Lipofilling of the buttocks

Lipofilling of the buttocks is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the surgeon takes subcutaneous fat from problem areas, moving it to the buttock area to give it a specific shape, increase size, and improve elasticity. The specifics of the surgery is that no artificial, alien to the body fillers are used for figure correction, but the patient's own tissues. This helps prevent rejection of the implants and speeds up the recovery period.

DESCRIPTION

Lipofilling of the buttocks is recommended if the patient has certain problems. These are:

• pronounced asymmetry of the right and left buttocks;
• change in shape due to ageing, rapid weight loss or gain, previous surgical interventions, trauma;
• sagging of soft tissues with an area of depression in the center;
• scars, deformities, and scars that form an unaesthetic shape of the buttocks;
• formation of body proportionality along with other interventions (liposuction of the abdomen, thighs);
• elimination of defects after previously performed plastic surgeries.

The doctor can perform the intervention in this area in conjunction with other procedures, which affects the cost of buttock lipofilling.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are a number of contraindications to the procedure, which should be considered before the appointment of lipofilling. For example, the intervention is not recommended for persons under 18 years of age. Other contraindications include:

• pregnancy and the whole period of breastfeeding;
• acute infections and febrile syndrome;
• metabolic disorders;
• exacerbation and decompensation stages of chronic pathologies;
• clotting system abnormalities;
• severe lesions of the heart and blood vessels;
• any oncological diseases and the period after their treatment;
• any type of decompensated diabetes mellitus.

After the examination, the doctor may also identify additional health problems that could be a barrier to intervention.

PREPARATION

Before the surgery date is set, the patient consults with a plastic surgeon, undergoes a comprehensive examination and specifies the cost of lipofilling of the buttocks. It includes blood and urine tests, coagulogram, exclusion of hepatitis, syphilis and HIV, fluorography, ECG. In addition, a consultation with a therapist and an anesthesiologist may be required if general anesthesia is used.

4 weeks before lipofilling it is important to give up unhealthy habits, cancel drugs that affect clotting. Before surgery it is necessary to fast for 8-10 hours, when performing general anesthesia in the morning on the day of surgery it is forbidden to drink even water.

STAGES OF OPERATION

On the day of surgery, the doctor conducts a consultation during which he marks out the areas of the body to be operated on. The patient is then anesthetized. Before lipofilling begins, the skin is treated with antiseptics and liposuction of fat tissue is performed using small cannulas. Fat is taken from the abdomen, back or halifa area. The resulting fat tissue is placed in a centrifuge to remove impurities - lymph and blood cells. Then the fat is collected in syringes with blunt cannulas. The area of the buttocks is pre-treated with antiseptic agents. Punctures are made with a thin scalpel, cannulas are inserted through them and the fat is injected into the desired areas of the buttocks. After the procedure, the places where fat is taken and injected are repeatedly treated with antiseptic solutions, sterile dressings are applied to the puncture sites.

AFTER OPERATION

After the intervention, the patient is kept under observation in the hospital for 3-4 days, which helps to prevent complications. For the first 4 days, you need to lie on your stomach to eliminate the load on the buttocks. Swelling and bruising may occur in the puncture area, painfulness. During two weeks you may feel discomfort in the operated area, which is associated with the restoration of tissue damage. The results will be noticeable by the end of the first month.

During rehabilitation, you must take antibiotics during the first 7 days, regular consultations with the doctor, proper nutrition, sleeping only on the stomach and the use of compresses to reduce swelling.

It is important to wear compression underwear throughout the rehabilitation period. In the first two weeks it is worn around the clock, then only during the daytime hours. Throughout the recovery period, you should not lift weights, practice vigorous sports, drive a car, walk in high heels, or drink alcohol.