Brazilian Butt Lift vs. Butt Implants

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Brazilian Butt Lift vs. Butt Implants: What is the Difference?

In recent years, cosmetic surgery has garnered a lot of attention and continues to grow in popularity. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the cosmetic procedures that have become the most popular are one that seek to enhance the appearance of the buttocks. 2014 was the year that began the newfound trend and infatuation with gaining a plump, lifted backside. The recent surge comes from heavy celebrity influence that have body styles that women want to emulate. Brazilian butt lifts and butt implants reign amongst the most prevalent procedures…but what is the difference between the two?

The Process

Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian butt lift is a medical procedure that uses a method of liposuction to successfully transfer fat storage to the buttock region. Fat deposits can be transferred from a variety of areas on the body that have excess fat that can be removed without problem. Several places fat can be successfully transferred from including the abdomen region, flanks, thighs and back. Once the fat is inserted into the buttock region, the buttocks are then compressed until molded to ensure symmetry and a natural appearance. According to realself.com, 91% percent of Brazilian butt lift surgery patients are fully satisfied with the results.

Butt Implants

Butt implants are another option for buttock augmentation, not to be confused with similarity to breast augmentation. Breast augmentation consists of gel-silicone implants that are supple and soft, whereas butt implants are dense and made of solid or semi-solid silicone.

The process includes making a precise incision through the center of the gluteus maximus, the buttock muscle, and creating a pocket to where the fitted implant is carefully inserted. The process is repeated on the second buttock muscle and carefully placed to ensure equal placement and symmetry.

Candidacy for Butt Augmentation

The buttock region is denoted as one of the most difficult areas to naturally increase but this does not stop the popularity of the procedure. In fact, the Brazilian butt lift is the fastest-growing type of plastic surgery in the United States.

Brazilian Butt Lift

In order to receive this form of cosmetic surgery, it is imperative that you meet the doctor’s checklist:

  • Have realistic expectation regarding the cosmetic procedure and its results
  • Have a good amount of fat deposits in the abdomen, flanks, thighs and back region for adequate fat transfer
  • General weight stability – no extreme weight variations
  • Aspire to increase the area of buttock region
  • Desire to eliminate sagging skin and tighten the buttock region
  • Sound attempt of enlarging the buttock region through healthy exercise and diet

Butt Implants

In order to receive this form of cosmetic surgery, it is imperative that you meet the doctor’s checklist:

  • Desire to increase the area of buttock region
  • Overall good health to endure procedure and recovery process
  • Possessing realistic post-operation expectations
  • Prefer longer-lasting results versus Brazilian butt lift

Risks and Possible Complications

As with every cosmetic procedure, there are certain associated risks and possible complications after surgery. The buttock region on the body withstands various amounts of pressure and stress, everything from the normal daily events, such as sitting down, to rigorous exercise. Notably, Brazilian butt lifts do not carry the same amount of risk as butt implants.. However, Brazilian butt lifts do not have as long-lasting effects as do butt implants. Consequently, it is important to understand that with these cosmetic surgeries, some side effects may occur.

Brazilian Butt Lift

There are several typical side effects and risks associated with Brazilian butt lifts. The most normal complication of this cosmetic surgery is an asymmetrical appearance. This would require for an additional adjustment to ensure a proportionate backside. Here are some additional potential complications of the surgery:

  • Dimpling in the surrounding skin area
  • Possible fluid collection around the site of fat transfer
  • Infection
  • Fat necrosis, or the destruction of fatty cells within the body
  • Bruising and bleeding
  • Numbness of surrounding skin
  • Delayed healing of the surgical site
  • Blood clots, which could become fatal

Butt Implants

There are several typical side effects and risks associated with Brazilian butt lifts. The most normal complication of this cosmetic surgery is an asymmetrical appearance. This would require for an additional adjustment to ensure a proportionate backside. Here are some additional potential complications of the surgery:

According to newimage.com, butt implants run the highest risk of infection out of every cosmetic procedure available. Similarly, the amount of pressure and stress the buttock region endures on the daily opens the possibility to further infection. Here are some other common side effects of butt implant cosmetic surgery:

  • scarring at the incision site
  • delayed healing due to daily pressure and stresses on the buttock region
  • dislodgment, or ‘slipping’ of the implants
  • asymmetrical-appearance of implants, requiring revision
  • nerve damage after surgery
  • fluid collection and leaking
  • Hardness of the skin over the implants
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