What is a Buttock Augmentation?
It is a surgery that helps to give volume and shape to the gluteal region. This procedure is designed to increase the size of the buttocks; it can be done using silicone implants or with fat from the body itself.
Duration
2 hours
Anesthesia
An epidural block similar to the anesthesia used in childbirth is used, combined with intravenous anesthetics, or it can also be with general anesthesia.
Hospitalization
Depending on the case, it can be from 8 to 12 hours of stay up to one night of hospitalization.
Side Effects
Possible effects associated with the procedure include:
- Transient bruising
- Swelling
- Numbness
Risks
Infection, asymmetry, sciatic nerve injury (rare).
Recovery
The patient will be lying face down and will not be able to sit up, only to go to the bathroom for the first seven days. Wound dressings will be performed on a regular basis, and she will be able to resume her activities in 14 days.
Results
It is usually permanent. The results may vary according to each person.
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