Gluteoplasty or buttock lift is a type of cosmetic surgery designed to remove excess skin and fat in the gluteal region, which uses techniques such as liposuction and implants, to achieve its objectives, it can also be combined with another type of procedures such as liposculpture, breast augmentation or breast augmentation, to give greater perfection to the body silhouette.
Gluteoplasty can take 2 hours and can be performed under general or epidural anesthesia. The procedure, which will be explained by your doctor during the presurgical process, consists of making an incision in the skin above the sacrum of about 5 centimeters, opening a pocket between the gluteus major and minor, and placing a silicone prosthesis in accordance At the size agreed with the patient, brands are strategically located so that they are practically invisible.
Steps for recovery
It is advisable to be active during the recovery process in order to stimulate circulation and the healing process, however, very strong activities should be avoided for a period of four to six weeks.
The discomfort, bruising and inflammation will yield remarkably ten days after the procedure, for this it is necessary to use a girdle that will accelerate the process. Finally, the disability can be prolonged for a total of one or two weeks, depending on the recovery process of each patient.
When to return to the gym?
Generally people can return to the gym one month after gluteoplasty, however this period can be longer or shorter depending on the healing process of each patient. You should start with very gentle activities and gradually increase depending on the limitations imposed by the body.
When can I sit?
The patient can sit down from the first day for any of the bodily needs, however it is advisable to wait around a week to sit for prolonged periods of time, since the tension produced in the sutures could intervene in the healing and healing process. It is also advisable to sleep and lie face down in the period of eight days, and for two or three weeks, use a specialized garment that will help in recovery.
Will the implant rupture?
The implant that is placed in the buttocks is made of solid silicone, which prevents it from breaking, like the implant that is placed in the breasts, which is made with silicone gel, which makes it a little less resistant. It is also important to note that although the implant for the buttocks is made of a resistant material, one of its benefits is that it feels soft to the touch; thus, when someone touches it, it will have a natural sensation, feel firm buttocks, such as those worked in the gym.