Busting the Myths of Buttock Enhancement

Having attractive body contours and a toned figure is a coveted wish of women worldwide. Nevertheless, not everyone is blessed with the perfect round butt shape naturally, which leads them to undergo buttock enhancement procedures. An experienced surgeon can perform this surgery by using two techniques. 

Buttock lift

While using this technique, the surgeon places FDA-approved silicone implants to increase the size and give a perfect shape to your butt. These are placed well away from the bony parts that you sit on. Moreover, the surgeon takes care that these implants do not hinder any major nerve. The expert will advise you to wear a compression garment after the surgery to minimize the swelling. 

To reduce any undue pressure, he will suggest not to sleep on your back for some time. You will be able to resume your daily routine after a month. Finally, the outer and upper area of your butt will become more firm and round. You can choose from among a wide range of sizes and shapes available in implants. The material of implants is smooth, firm and quite natural to help you make way for long lasting results.

Brazilian butt lift

In this technique, instead of using artificial implants, surgeons use the patient’s body fat itself to alter the shape and volume of the butt. It requires extracting fat from different parts of the body like thighs, love handles, waist or abdomen. After purifying the extracted fat, the surgeon injects it in different depths of the buttock area. Recovery process is similar to butt lift. However, if you do not have enough body fat, you are not a right candidate for Brazilian butt lift or BBL. 

These procedures not only help a woman to improve body contours but also work appreciably in enhancing her self-image and boosting her self-confidence. Most likely, if you are planning to undergo this procedure, you are likely to fall for various misconceptions while searching for them online. However, you must have authentic information before zeroing-in on the best surgeon. 

Moving on, let us bust all the myths related to butt lift so that you can make your decisions based upon facts. 

Myth #1: - You will lose a lot of weight during Brazilian butt lift 

Fact: - Although the surgeon will use liposuction technique during the procedure to extract the excess fat from the body, it does not mean that you will lose a lot of weight. The amount of extracted fat will be minimal which means there are rare chances that you lose weight. You may lose some but it cannot be as drastic as with liposuction, performed to have a slimmer figure. 

Myth #2: - Unnatural and Temporary Results

Fact: - Butt augmentation results will certainly last for many years. Even, you may not require a touch-up if you follow the aftercare instructions provided to you by your surgeon. Your results can be hampered only if something wrong happens to your body, like damage to fat cells at any point before, after or during the procedure. 

A skilled and experienced surgeon will take utmost care that you achieve the most natural-looking results. Moreover, your result will not only look natural but they will also appear real. In addition, a best surgeon will ensure that you don’t get any side-effects like bumps or asymmetry. 

Myth #3: - It is not for everyone especially not for thin women

Fact: - It is partly a myth and partly true. While performing Brazilian butt lift, the surgeon uses body fat to inject in the butt area. However, in case a woman is thin and does not have enough fat in the body, the surgeon may use silicone implants and some donor fat to smooth over the implant and add shape. Sometimes, when patients require BBL surgery, doctors advise them to put on some weight. So, there are other alternatives for thin people as well. 

Myth #4: - You ought to have implants in buttocks

Fact: - There is no compulsion of having implants placed in the buttocks to improve the shape. In fact, Brazilian butt lift or BBL is more commonly used where fat from different areas of the body is extracted and harvested so that a fuller shape can be achieved. Therefore, it is quite possible to have buttock enhancement without implants.

Myth #5: - This procedure is just to make the buttocks larger

Fact: - Butt augmentation is not just to gain bigger bums; it aims to improve the proportion of your hips with your waist and thighs as well. This way your overall body appearance improves significantly. Furthermore, it can also help to resolve your asymmetry issues and achieve your desired shape. For example, a patient may desire to have a high profile from the side or a curvier peachier shaped bum.

Myth #6: - Butt enhancement surgery is highly risky

Fact: - Almost every invasive or non-invasive procedure accompanies a certain level of risk and the same holds true with butt augmentation as well. However, several other procedures like tummy tuck and mommy makeover involve even more risks. 

Whether you have planned to undergo Brazilian butt lift or butt lift, your surgery can be successful depending upon your surgeon’s experience and your overall health. If you are not healthy, or you cannot refrain from smoking and alcohol then it will be risky for you. 

In case you have chosen a surgeon who is not qualified or skilled for the specific technique, you might have to face the adverse consequences. Hence, the choice of your surgeon is of utmost importance in ensuring risk free surgery results.

Myth #7: - Results & Difficult recovery period makes the surgery worthless

Fact: - Since BBL involves fewer incisions, your recovery period will be bearable. You may get some swelling and bruising but that will be temporary and medically treated with tablets. You will be prescribed pain-killers to ease the pain. 

Above all, your surgeon will provide you with some special pillow to sit upon so that undue pressure can be avoided. You will be able to resume your daily routine in two weeks. 

On the other hand, if you have opted for invasive butt lift with implants, your recovery period will be a bit longer than BBL, not difficult though. You will certainly achieve the most natural looking results after the surgery. It would be good to discuss it with your surgeon beforehand.

Myth #8: - Weight gain/loss after the surgery will ruin the results

Fact: - A person may gain or lose weight at any time depending upon your diet, exercise and daily routine. In case you gain or lose a little bit of weight after the surgery, it does not mean that your results are spoiled. Contrarily, it can enhance your results as the transferred fat settles down and your body is proportioned. However, if you gain or lose a substantial amount of weight, your results will be affected. 

Myth #9: - Liposuction during BBL will make your skin saggy

Fact: - Many people have the misconception that performing liposuction on any area of the body ends up with saggy and loose skin. However, during BBL, the surgeon will extract fat from different areas of the body so that the amount of fat loss remains evenly divided. The expert will also make sure that the amount of fat loss still allows the skin elasticity to snap back the skin during the recovery period. In fact, the areas where you might have lost skin elasticity like in the tummy, a skilled surgeon will not evaluate it and will not take fat out from such body areas. Therefore, this technique will not at all leave you with more saggy skin.

Myth #10: - This procedure is highly expensive

Fact: - Generally, people think that this procedure is just for celebrities instead of commoners, which is why its cost will drain the pocket. But in fact, its cost is just like other cosmetic procedures. It will depend upon your health, condition of the treating area, and certainly upon the skill and experience of your surgeon. 

Myth #11: - Donor fat can be used in BBL

Fact: - This is just not possible. A skilled surgeon will harvest your own body fat in your buttocks so that the procedure can be safe and long-lasting. The fat of someone else can leave with harmful effects and infections to your body, if used. 

Myth #12: - Exercise can help achieving perfect butt shape

Fact: - Diet and exercise can surely help you a bit. You can do focused exercise for a time period and observe slight changes, as it will strengthen and tone the muscles. But you cannot achieve the desired appearance and contour. 

Conclusion

You can easily encounter several rumors and disbeliefs during rounds online regarding the myths about Buttock enhancement surgery. Before opting for any such surgery, it is hence important to debunk all the myths to help you make your decision rationally. You must talk to a board-certified experienced surgeon to have a realistic approach and best possible natural results. Feel free to quickly get in touch with our surgeons to know about the surgery in detail. With several years of experience in performing the requisite surgery, they are the best to help you eliminate every doubt from your mind regarding the BBL procedure.