What is lipofilling of the buttocks?
Lipofilling of the buttocks is a mega-popular procedure today for increasing the “fifth point” by injections of the patient’s own fat, taken from the places of its greatest accumulation (most often the stomach, back, inner and outer thighs).
This operation is considered less dangerous than other methods of enlargement, since the patient’s own tissue is used, which is not rejected by the body. The intervention is performed under local anesthesia, which guarantees a short recovery period.
To enlarge the buttocks, an average of 400 - 900 g of fat is required, so this method is unlikely to be suitable for thin girls. In addition, the first results can be assessed only after three months, when the swelling has finally passed and part of the transplanted material has resolved. Several corrective procedures may be required.
Famous fans of lipofilling are Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and other Hollywood stars. But this does not mean that after the operation the butt will necessarily become as curvy as Kylie or Kim’s; at a preliminary consultation with the doctor, you can discuss the desired shape and volume.
Patient reviews of buttock lipofilling
Valeria, 44 years old, Moscow:
I have a tendency to be overweight, so I often go on different diets. Constant dieting and repeated weight gain made my buttocks flabby and stretch marks formed. I learned about lipofilling from the Internet, read about the pros and cons, and read the reviews. I went to one of the Moscow clinics. I came across a very good doctor who explained in detail how the procedure was carried out and what effect could be achieved. The operation went well. I woke up with a new figure. The rehabilitation seemed easy to me - there was discomfort, but the desire for beauty took precedence over emotions. Two years have passed and the results are still there.
Irina, 39 years old, Alchevsk:
I have three children. The first pregnancy led to stretch marks on the abdomen, the second and third - to excess weight and many diets. As a result, I returned to my 60 kg, but gained loose skin, exhausted by weight fluctuations. I'm glad I decided to have lipofilling. Removed excess belly fat and formed perfect buttocks. My husband is happy and I am happy.
Oksana, 31 years old, Omsk:
I work out at the gym regularly, but I haven’t been able to find the butt of my dreams. I decided to undergo lipofilling and did not regret it. Fat cell transplantation was performed from the abdomen. The result was impressive - thin waist, rounded hips - everything I wanted. True, rehabilitation was difficult for me. I had to sleep on my stomach, my neck was constantly stiff and my back hurt a little. But all the troubles are behind me, but the gorgeous figure remains. Girls, I recommend it to everyone!
Elena, 27 years old, Moscow:
The effect is good, but short-lived. A year ago I had lipofilling of the buttocks, the main goal was to increase the volume. The result was excellent, but after 7 months the shape began to noticeably decrease. I knew that sooner or later this would happen, but I didn’t think it would be so quickly. Now I’m wondering whether to repeat the procedure or, given my metabolism, it’s better not to waste money and time.
Lyudmila, 35 years old, Vladivostok:
For a long time I did not dare to undergo lipofilling of the buttocks and, apparently, I did the right thing. I wanted to adjust the shape and increase the volume. The procedure is quick, but the recovery is unbearable. You can’t sit, you only need to lie on your stomach, there are a lot of bruises, swelling, some kind of lump has formed. Now, of course, my figure is good and overall I’m happy, but the first month after the operation is scary to remember.
Tests and examinations that must be completed first
In order to exclude possible contraindications, before the operation you need to undergo the following comprehensive examination of the body:
- take blood tests (general, biochemical, HIV, RW and hepatitis);
- general urine analysis;
- take an x-ray or fluorography;
- ECG;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
- consult with an anesthesiologist and therapist.
In addition, at the preliminary consultation with the surgeon, the structure of the patient’s skeleton is analyzed, in particular, the proportional ratio of the soft tissues of the buttocks and the length of the legs.
How is the operation performed?
Conventionally, the operation can be divided into three main parts.
Part 1:
The areas to be operated on are marked on the patient's body. Local anesthesia is then administered. After the painkillers have taken effect, the surgeon uses a thin cannula (a needle with a rounded end with a diameter of 3 mm) to puncture the donor area, inject a special solution there and pump out the required amount of fat (the liposuction method is used).
Part 2:
The removed fat is purified in a centrifuge from destroyed cells, impurities of a special solution and blood. Since some of the material is removed during the cleaning process, more is always removed than replanted.
Part 3:
The surgeon, using another syringe and a cannula (2 mm in diameter), makes punctures in different planes of the buttocks and injects purified fat through them.
On average, the operation lasts 1-1.5 hours, and the very next day after it, the patient can go home.
general characteristics
Lipofilling involves the transfer of the patient's own fat cells from one area to another. The fat is injected under the skin. The working material is collected through liposuction. In this case, the fat should not come into contact with air and be subjected to strong pressure.
Due to its naturalness, lipofilling of the buttocks solves one of the most important problems of plastic surgery - the occurrence of allergic reactions. Allergies were a fairly serious problem after silicone implants and gel injections. As a rule, with lipofilling, about 80% of the implanted material survives.
This procedure helps to increase the volume of the back of the body, create the desired shape, correct contours and tighten the skin. Any side effects and negative consequences are minimized, since the operation is performed under local anesthesia and no incisions are required to insert fat. In addition, you get a double effect - you remove what is unnecessary in one place and add what you need in another.
The result after lipofilling is noticeable immediately, but you can fully evaluate what happened after 1–1.5 months. Complete engraftment and adaptation of fat cells is observed after 2 months. The resulting volumes and shapes last quite a long time, but do not remain forever. Gradually, the adipose tissue begins to disperse throughout the body and is completely absorbed after 1–2 years. The exact timing depends on the individual patient characteristics.
What you need to know about the recovery period
During the first week after surgery, swelling and redness of the skin disappear, and in general, the duration of the rehabilitation period depends on the individual characteristics of the body and is up to 60 days. At this time it is necessary:
- take prescribed antibiotics for a week;
- refrain from lifting weights (7 days), driving a car (10 days), wearing high-heeled shoes (1 month);
- undergo regular scheduled examinations with a surgeon;
- stop drinking alcohol and energy drinks;
- adhere to proper nutrition;
- temporarily stop visiting the sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool, as well as playing sports;
- wear compression garments;
- refuse swimming in the river, sea, lake;
- make special compresses, sleep on your stomach and follow other doctor’s recommendations.
Before and after
Butt lift techniques
Surgical operation
It can be performed as an independent procedure or in combination with liposuction or gluteoplasty (installation of implants in the buttock area). The duration of the operation is 2.5-3 hours, the patient is under general anesthesia.
Types of surgical buttock skin tightening differ in the area of excision of excess skin tissue and the location of the incisions: they can be made horizontally - in the upper part of the buttocks, along oblique lines - from the sides to the groin or along the gluteal groove. Most often, the last option is used - an incision along the gluteal groove, so the scar is completely hidden by a fold of skin. After making the incisions, excess skin tissue is excised, asymmetry of the buttocks is eliminated, the skin is tightened and straightened, then sutures are applied.
The period of complete recovery after surgical butt lift lasts 2-3 months. Postoperative tissue swelling and hematomas will be observed for 14-20 days. At this time, a gentle regime is recommended. Then you are allowed to gradually return to your usual lifestyle, eliminating physical activity and sports.
The result achieved by the operation can be fully assessed at the end of the rehabilitation period, when the body has fully recovered and the buttocks have acquired their final shape. And, unless there is a sharp jump in weight, the aesthetic effect of the operation will last for life.
Filamentlifting
Buttock lift using biothreads is used for minor sagging and slight deformation of the buttocks.
Filament lifting usually takes place under local anesthesia and lasts no more than one hour. The method is based on tightening the skin of the buttocks using threads used to form the oval of the face. The threads are inserted with a special guide needle; they are securely “clung” from the inside using notches located along the entire length of the thread. After this, the thread along with the skin is tightened and fixed in the desired position.
The recovery period after a buttock lift with biothreads takes 2-3 weeks. At this time, it is recommended to wear compression garments to reduce swelling and pain, and not to visit the bathhouse, sauna, or solarium. The result of skin tightening with biothreads can be assessed after the complete elimination of swelling of the buttocks; it will last 1.5 - 2 years (by this time the threads will dissolve and be removed from the body), after which the filament lifting procedure can be repeated.
Lipofilling
A procedure for lightly tightening the skin of the buttocks through the injection of adipose tissue taken from the patient’s body. As an independent procedure for eliminating sagging skin, lipofilling is ineffective, since the procedure is designed to increase volume, and is usually performed in combination with surgery or filamentofilling.
Cost of lipofilling of the buttocks
Since the doctor who performs the operation must be highly qualified and have considerable experience, and the clinic must use advanced equipment, lipofilling of the buttocks cannot be cheap.
If you are offered a “super discount” in honor of the anniversary of a medical institution, etc., remember that this may be a marketing ploy to attract clients to a clinic with poorly qualified staff or conditions that do not meet the standards!
On average, the cost of the procedure is as follows:
- Ukraine – 1000 euros;
- Russia – 104,000 rubles;
- Czech Republic – 65,000 Czech crowns;
- Egypt (Cairo) – 1600 US dollars;
- Tunisia – 2300 USD
- USA – 4000 dollars.
Reviews
Reviews about the procedure are neutral. The positive aspects, according to the patients, include the fact that the buttocks acquire rounded, even contours, look natural, the skin on them is tightened, the manifestations of cellulite disappear to some extent, and the fat donor areas become much thinner.
However, women also note the negative aspects of the operation: a rather painful and uncomfortable rehabilitation period, resorption of a significant amount of injected fat and the need for corrective procedures, and in some cases, consequences in the form of asymmetry of the butt, lumpy skin, and infection of adipose tissue.
Patients who have had a difficult recovery period regret that they did not try to improve the appearance of their body in the gym.
Experts, given the high cost of the buttock lipofilling and possible serious complications, advise you to think again before announcing your final decision. But when did anything stop us, women, from the goal of becoming even more beautiful and the desire to acquire appetizing forms?!
