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Butt Augmentation With Implants

At Morales Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX, butt augmentation with implants is a popular procedure for adding significant volume and projection, creating a fuller, more pronounced backside and a jaw-dropping, curvaceous figure. This enhancement can lead to a more balanced body silhouette, giving clients the booty they’ve always dreamed about and Dr. Morales is well-known for his expertise in butt augmentation with implant.

In fact, he has pioneered a “dual plane” technique for buttock augmentation, achieving a <1% complication rate. He presented this technique at The Aesthetic Meeting in 2019, and has published an article for the prestigious publication in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. For a comprehensive approach to achieving your ideal shape, Dr. Morales is here to help; he will guide you through the entire process for stunning, long-lasting results.

What Are The Benefits?

Butt augmentation with implants aims to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks, providing individuals with a more sculpted and proportionate appearance. This elective surgery comes with several benefits, including:

Dr. Morales' Dual-Plane Buttock Augmentation Technique

Dr. Morales has pioneered a “dual plane” technique for buttock augmentation, where the implant pocket is strategically created in two layers. The lower third of the pocket is placed within the gluteus maximus muscle (intramuscular), while the upper part lies just beneath the strong muscle fascia (subfascial).

By positioning the implant within the muscle in the lower part of the buttock, this technique reduces implant visibility and provides long-term support. This dual-layer approach offers several key benefits for your augmentation surgery, including:

Dr. Morales prefers to use concealed incisions (1 – 2) within the gluteal crease at the tailbone. He will also perform fat grafting as an adjunctive technique to enhance the final shape and natural appearance of the augmentation. Depending on your aesthetic goals, he may liposuction your waistline to harvest fat. Then safely and expertly transfer it to “soften the edges” of the implant, just under the skin for a more natural looking result.

Types of Buttock Implants

Butt implants have evolved significantly over the years, with advancements in materials and design enhancing both safety and aesthetics. Traditionally, butt implants were made from solid silicone, a material known for its durability and ability to withstand the daily stresses of sitting and movement. This made solid silicone implants a reliable choice for patients seeking long-lasting results. However, as the demand for more natural-looking and feeling enhancements grew, so did the innovation in implant technology.

Dr. Morales chooses semi-solid silicone implants for butt augmentation because they offer the perfect balance between durability and a natural feel. These implants are softer than their solid predecessors, providing a more lifelike texture that moves naturally with the body while maintaining the strength needed to endure everyday activities.

Available in various volumes, shapes, and profiles, these implants allow for a high degree of customization, ensuring that the results align with each patient’s aesthetic goals. Dr. Morales carefully evaluates each patient’s anatomy and desired outcome to select the most appropriate implant, prioritizing both safety and long-term satisfaction.

What Size Should I Get?

The way your buttocks are shaped will play a key role in the size of the implant. Dr. Morales will examine your body shape to see if you are a square, round, pear, or inverted triangle. Then, he can make a recommendation as to what will look the best based on your current shape, anatomical variances of your pelvis and spine curvature, and aesthetic goals.

Unlike breast implants that are half under the muscle, the buttock implant is placed partially into the muscle. This allows for larger implants than surgeons who place implants completely under the muscle. In addition, Dr. Morales routinely augments with additional fat grafting to improve the shape and appearance. If it is advisable, custom implants can be ordered larger, but at a premium price.

What Happens During The Surgery

Butt augmentation with implant is performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient accredited surgical center. Dr. Morales will perform liposuction first, then create pockets for the implants, position implants and finish the procedure with fat grafting. 

You are positioned face down (prone position) for butt augmentation to provide Dr. Morales with optimal access to the buttocks. This position allows for precise creation of the implant pockets and proper placement of the implants. It also ensures that the implants are positioned correctly within the gluteal muscles or beneath them, depending on the chosen technique, which is crucial for achieving a natural-looking and symmetrical result.

Dr. Morales will make two small incisions, usually hidden within the natural crease of the buttocks. This placement helps to minimize visible scarring. Then he carefully creates a pocket that is on top of the muscle on the upper buttocks and within the muscle on the lower buttocks, ensuring a more natural result and allowing for larger implants. Dr. Morales’ implant technique allows for larger implants than surgeons who place implants completely under the muscle.

Implants are rinsed with triple antibiotics and placed using a Keller Funnel. This helps insert the implants with minimal handling, reducing the risk of contamination and damage.

If the procedure includes fat grafting, the surgeon may perform this step last, injecting fat around the implants to further enhance the shape and contour of the buttocks.

Once the implants are in place, the incisions are closed in layers, ensuring a secure and aesthetically pleasing result. Skin glue may be used to seal the outermost layer of the incision.

How Dr. Morales Enhances Your Results

Dr. Morales can enhance your butt augmentation results with multiple treatments that he may use during the surgery to give you the stunning appearance you desire. These treatments allow him to maximize the treatment outcome and provide superior results to patients. 

Aveli Cellulite Reduction

Aveli is an innovative treatment specifically designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite occurs when fat deposits push through connective tissue beneath the skin, creating a dimpled or lumpy appearance, typically on the thighs and buttocks.

Patients can expect noticeable improvements in the appearance of cellulite with smoother, firmer skin in the treated areas. Results are typically long-lasting, as the treatment addresses the underlying structural issues causing cellulite. Recovery time is minimal, and patients can usually return to their normal activities within a few days.

Renuvion Skin Tightening

Renuvion is a cutting-edge treatment that combines helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to tighten and rejuvenate the skin. This treatment is particularly effective for areas with loose or sagging skin, often a concern for women undergoing mommy makeovers.

Patients typically see immediate skin tightening effects, with continued improvement over several months as new collagen forms. Renuvion can significantly enhance the overall results of a mommy makeover by addressing areas prone to skin laxity, like the abdomen, thighs, and arms. The treatment is minimally invasive, with a short recovery period and long-lasting results.

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FAQS

Dr. Morales prefers to place buttock implants with the two-incision technique made within the gluteal crease at the level of the tailbone.

Unlike breast implants, buttock implants are semi-solid silicone and will not leak silicone if the implant ruptures. Butt implants are very durable and can withstand normal activity for many years. Removing or replacing your butt implants is a discussion you can have when needed.

Historically, your highest risks and complications with butt implant placement are infection and malposition of the implant. Dr. Morales will take every precaution to reduce these risks.

Unfortunately, butt augmentation with implants or with a Brazilian butt lift alone might not give you the hourglass figure you desire. A surgical hourglass figure is a result of liposculpting the waist, augmenting the buttocks with implants, and adding the harvested fat over the implant. Every patient has a different skeletal frame that may limit the extent to which an hourglass figure can be realistically attained.

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Why Choose Dr. Morales For Butt Augmentation with Implant

Choosing Dr. Rolando Morales for your butt augmentation with lift means entrusting your care to a renowned expert in the field of cosmetic surgery. With a reputation for precision and a meticulous approach to every procedure, Dr. Morales combines his extensive experience with advanced surgical techniques to achieve results that are both aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting. His commitment to patient safety and satisfaction is evident in every step of the process, from the initial consultation to the final outcome, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique goals and anatomy.

What truly sets Dr. Morales apart is his dedication to creating results that look and feel as natural as possible. His unique “dual plane” technique for implant placement, along with his expertise in body contouring, allows him to enhance the buttocks’ shape and projection while maintaining a natural, seamless appearance. Patients consistently praise Dr. Morales for his ability to deliver subtle, yet transformative results that boost their confidence and body image. If you’re seeking a surgeon who combines artistry with surgical excellence, schedule your consultation with Dr. Morales today!