Buttock implants · Gluteal augmentation
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Buttock implants are silicone implants placed deep in the buttock to add volume and shape. They are an alternative to a BBL when there is not enough fat to transfer.
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Malmö · Sweden
Reformkliniken
Buttock augmentation with implants, alongside fat-transfer options such as BBL, planned at consultation.
Malmö · Sweden
Reformkliniken
Buttock augmentation with implants, alongside fat-transfer options such as BBL, planned at consultation.
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How to choose a buttock implant surgeon
Board certification is the starting point. The details below are worth weighing carefully when you're choosing the surgeon who's right for your goals.
Here's what to look for before you decide:
Implants or your own fat should be a real comparison.
A BBL uses your own fat; implants add volume when there is not enough fat to transfer. A surgeon who explains why one suits your build, rather than offering only the one they prefer, is planning around you.
Ask where the implant will sit and why.
Buttock implants are placed in or above the gluteal muscle, and the pocket and incision depend on your anatomy and the size you want. A surgeon who explains the placement plainly is helping you understand the trade-offs.
Size is about tissue cover, not a number.
Buttock implants are firmer than breast implants and need enough tissue over them. A surgeon who sizes to your frame and is honest about what your tissue can hold is protecting the result.
The sitting plan matters.
Recovery means weeks of sitting on a cushion and limited exercise. A practice that sets out exactly what you can and cannot do, week by week, is preparing you for what recovery actually involves.
Ask how they handle healing problems.
The incisions sit near the crease between the buttocks, an area under constant movement, and implants can occasionally shift. Ask how often wound problems or revisions happen and what the practice does when they do.
Before your consultation, prepare this question
“Would you recommend implants or my own fat for my build, and where would the implant and scar sit?”
A surgeon who compares both options for your body and explains the placement plainly is planning around you, not around a technique.
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About buttock implants
Buttock augmentation, or gluteal augmentation, improves the contour, size or shape of the buttocks. It can be done with buttock implants, with fat transfer, or with a combination of the two.
Buttock implants are silicone implants made specifically for the buttocks. They are thicker and firmer than breast implants, so that they tolerate sitting and normal movement. They are placed deep in the tissue through an incision, usually hidden in a crease.
If you have enough fat elsewhere on your body, your surgeon may discuss a Brazilian butt lift, which uses your own fat instead. Implants are usually considered when there is not enough fat to transfer, for example in slimmer people or after major weight loss.
What the surgeon decides with you
- Implant placement, within the gluteal muscle or above it, depending on the implant, the enlargement you want and your body type.
- Incision, most often in the crease between the buttocks, and sometimes in the lower buttock crease or at the top of the buttocks.
- Size, chosen from your frame and the tissue available to cover the implant.
- Combination, with liposuction of the waist or fat transfer to the hips, where it suits your skin and build.
What are buttock implants?
Buttock implants are silicone implants made specifically for the buttocks, placed deep in the tissue to add volume and improve shape.
They are usually considered when there is not enough fat for a fat transfer, such as a BBL.
Placement and technique
Your surgeon chooses the approach from your anatomy and goals:
Implant placement, within the gluteal muscle or above it.
Incision, most often in the crease between the buttocks.
Size, based on your frame and tissue cover.
Combination, with liposuction or fat transfer where it suits you.
Are you a candidate?
Your surgeon will usually want you to be:
In good general health
Bothered by buttocks that feel too small, flat, or asymmetrical
Without enough donor fat for a fat transfer to reach your goal
A non-smoker, or able to stop well before surgery
Able to follow weeks of sitting and exercise restrictions
The treatment, step by step
01. Consultation and assessment. Shape, tissue and fat reserves assessed; implants compared with your own fat.
02. Preparation. Instructions on medication and smoking, and a plan for sitting and sleeping at home.
03. Anesthesia. Usually general anesthesia.
04. Incision. Most often in the crease between the buttocks.
05. Implant placement. A silicone implant placed within or above the gluteal muscle on each side.
06. Closing and support. Layered closure, drains if needed, and a support garment.
Recovery and aftercare
The first weeks are about protecting the incisions from pressure and strain.
Wear the support garment around the clock, as advised
Avoid prolonged sitting early on, then sit on a pillow
Return to work typically after two to three weeks
Exercise usually from around eight to ten weeks
The shape settles over three to six months, and scars keep fading for up to two years.
Risks and side effects
Complications are possible, and some relate to the implant itself:
Wound healing problems, small openings along the incision.
Implant shifting, which can cause asymmetry.
Seroma or bleeding, fluid or blood collecting around the implant.
Infection, uncommon, with antibiotics given around surgery.
Nerve irritation, tension, discomfort or changed sensation.
Blood clots, uncommon, and reduced with early walking.
When to seek medical attention
- Shortness of breath, chest pain, or an unusual heartbeat, which need emergency care
- Swelling or pain in one leg
- Fever, or spreading redness, warmth, or discharge from an incision
- An incision that opens, or sudden swelling or change in shape on one side
- Severe pain not controlled by prescribed medication
Contact your surgeon's practice directly, or seek emergency care, if you experience any of the above.
Common questions
Buttock implants questions, answered.
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Talk to us →What is the difference between buttock implants and a BBL?
A BBL uses your own fat, removed by liposuction, to add volume. Implants add volume with a silicone implant, and are usually considered when there is not enough fat to transfer. Some people have both. Our Brazilian butt lift page explains fat transfer in more detail.
Where are the scars?
Most often in the crease between the buttocks, where they are largely hidden. Some techniques use the lower buttock crease or the top of the buttocks. Scars can take up to two years to mature.
Will the implant feel hard?
Buttock implants are firmer than breast implants so that they tolerate sitting and movement. Placing them deep in the tissue, within or above the muscle, helps give a natural contour. Ask your surgeon how it is likely to feel for your build.
How do I choose the size?
Your surgeon recommends a size from your frame, the shape you want and how much tissue there is to cover the implant. Larger is not always better: the implant needs enough cover to look and feel natural.
When can I sit normally again?
Prolonged sitting is avoided at first. Most people can sit and drive using a pillow from around the third week, and return to work after two to three weeks, still sitting on a pillow. Your surgeon will give you a plan.
When can I exercise again?
Walking is encouraged early. Gentle stretching can begin at around three weeks, and exercise usually resumes at around eight to ten weeks. If there are wound problems, it can take three to four months.
Can an implant move?
Yes. An implant can occasionally shift or turn, which can cause asymmetry. Some practices report that a turned implant can usually be turned back without another operation. Ask how your surgeon manages this.
Are buttock implants suitable for men?
Yes. Men with flat buttocks, for example after significant weight loss, can also have implants, usually for a more discreet increase in volume.
How long do buttock implants last?
Results are long lasting, but aging and gravity still change the shape of the buttocks over time. Occasionally a further operation is needed. Ask your surgeon about the specific implant and its follow-up.
Can implants be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Liposuction of the waist or fat transfer to the hips is sometimes combined with implants to refine the overall shape, depending on your skin and build.
