Written By: Erin Storm, PA-C
Published: March 19, 2021
Last updated: June 03, 2021
For everyday skincare essentials, pre- and post-treatment support, procedure enhancers, or even treatment alternatives, we’ve got you covered.
The Skinny
Healthcare providers certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons performed over 30,000 butt augmentation procedures in 2018. Butt implants, gluteal injections, and buttock lifts allow candidates to achieve the buttock shape and size they desire through well practiced and effective procedures (check our complete guide to Buttocks Shape & Size Concerns).
The Specifics
Who may consider a butt enhancement procedure?
Any individual who is dissatisfied with the shape and size of their buttocks may benefit from butt implants or a butt lift. Depending on body type, different procedures may be more efficacious. A muscular, lean candidate would be better served by synthetic implants whereas a heavier individual may benefit from fat harvesting to address multiple problem areas. Additionally, anyone who has recently experienced significant weight loss or weight gain may benefit from a procedure to restore tone and volume.
What can you expect from a butt enhancement procedure?
As with any surgical procedure, patients can expect significant recovery time ranging from weeks to months. Initial swelling, bruising, and pain will resolve within a few days to weeks. Precautions with activity, avoidance of prolonged sitting, and the need for supportive garments is generally needed for a few months. Permanent results will be seen within one year with most procedures.
When should you consider a butt enhancement procedure?
Given the level of invasiveness and necessary recovery, candidates should consider a procedure when they are able to dedicate appropriate time to the healing process and recovery period. Most procedures also require the use of a compression garment for a period of time post surgery. Candidates should of course be in general good health. Additionally, significant fluctuations in weight (especially weight loss) naturally impacts buttock size and shape, and so candidates should be at or near a desired, healthy weight around the time of the procedure.
Why should you consider a butt enhancement procedure?
A butt enhancement procedure can not only enhance the size, shape, volume, and tone of the buttocks, it can also improve confidence and help to restore previous appearance following weight changes.
Professional Buttocks Enhancement Procedures
Professional procedures can provide full, permanent, and lasting results. Both synthetic and natural implants can be used as can surgical excisional procedures to alter buttock shape through tissue removal.
- Butt Augmentation
- Overview: General term for buttock enhancements via implants, fat transfers, or lifting surgeries.
- Cost: $2,000 - $15,000
- Recovery & Results: Dependent on procedure. Results are generally permanent and recovery is weeks to months.
- Butt Augmentation with Implants
- Overview: Ideal for patients who are more lean. A plastic surgeon will place either water based or silicone implants.
- Cost: $4,500 - $9,000
- Recovery & Results: Permanent results typically with five to eight months for full recovery.
- Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Grafting
- Overview: Involves reimplanting fat usually harvested from the thighs, hips, or abdomen into the buttocks via injections.
- Cost: $2,000 - $10,000 (learn more in our guide to BBL cost)
- Recovery & Results: Permanent results. Typically bruising/swelling and precautions taken when sitting for two to eight weeks.
- Butt Lift
- Overview: Removal and/or realigning of excess, sagging skin from the buttocks area.
- Cost: $2,000 - $15,000 (learn more in our guide to butt lift cost)
- Recovery & Results: Bruising, pain, and swelling for two to three weeks. Up to one year for final, permanent results.
- BodyTite™
- Overview: RFAL energy to emulsify fat and improve skin laxity.
- Cost: $5,500 - $14,500
- Recovery & Results: Swelling, bruising, and tenderness resolve within a few weeks. The results will last a few years.
- truSculpt®
- Overview: RFAL energy to reduce fat deposits and promote muscle enhancement.
- Cost: $1,000 - $2,500
- Recovery & Results: Swelling and tenderness resolve within a one day. The results will evolve over 12 weeks.
- Emsculpt®
- Overview: High-intensity electromagnetic waves stimulate muscle contractions for muscle building.
- Cost: $1,000 - $4,000
- Recovery & Results: Swelling and redness resolve within a few hours. The results will evolve over at least four treatment sessions.
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At-Home Buttocks Enhancement
The buttocks are composed of large, powerful muscles so dedicated exercise programs will create natural contouring and shape. Exercises targeting the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, hip adductors and abductors, and lower back muscles can serve to tone, tighten, and enlarge the buttocks. Walking uphill, taking the stairs, and cycling are excellent forms of cardio that will target these areas. It is, of course, important to consider a full body exercise program to maintain symmetry and prevent muscular imbalances.
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