Who Is a Good Candidate for Butt Augmentation?

Butt augmentation can be an option for people who want more volume, projection, or definition in the buttocks, but being a good candidate involves more than simply wanting a fuller shape. Your overall health, anatomy, cosmetic goals, and the amount of available donor fat can all influence whether butt augmentation is appropriate, and which technique may be the best fit. 

At Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons in Scottsdale, AZ, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul K. Holden offers butt augmentation with fat transfer and buttock implants, allowing treatment to be tailored to different body types and goals. If you're thinking about enhancing the size or shape of your buttocks, knowing what makes someone a candidate for each approach can give you a better idea of what your options may look like. 

 

Should I get a butt augmentation? 

The decision to have butt augmentation in Scottsdale is highly personal, but good candidates generally have realistic expectations and want to enhance buttock shape or volume in a way that complements the rest of their figure. You may be considering surgery because your buttocks have always lacked the projection you'd like, because weight changes or aging have altered your contours, or simply because you want a curvier silhouette. Beyond your cosmetic goals, Dr. Holden will consider factors that can influence the safety of surgery and the quality of your results. These may include:  

• Being in good overall health 
• Having realistic expectations for your results 
• Being at or near a stable body weight 
• Not smoking or being willing to stop as directed around surgery 
• Having enough donor fat if fat transfer is being considered 
• Being able to follow postoperative restrictions during recovery 

A consultation is also an opportunity to talk openly about the look you're hoping to achieve. From there, Dr. Holden can help determine whether butt augmentation is appropriate and which technique makes the most sense for your body. 

 

What’s the difference between butt implants vs. fat transfer butt augmentation? 

Both procedures can add volume and improve the shape of the buttocks, but they accomplish this in very different ways. Buttock implants use specially designed solid silicone implants that are surgically placed to create additional projection and fullness. Fat transfer butt augmentation uses liposuction to remove fat from another area of your body, such as the abdomen, waist, or thighs, before carefully transferring purified fat to the buttocks. 

Because liposuction also reshapes the donor areas, fat transfer can enhance the overall proportions between the waist, hips, and buttocks in addition to adding volume. Implants, on the other hand, don't depend on having enough excess body fat available and can provide a more predictable source of added volume. 

 

What makes someone a better candidate for butt augmentation with implants vs. butt fat transfer? 

Your existing body composition can play a major role in deciding between these approaches. Someone who is relatively lean and doesn't have enough excess fat to harvest through liposuction may be better suited for buttock implants. Implants may also be considered when a patient wants more substantial or predictable projection than fat transfer alone is likely to provide. 

Fat transfer can be an appealing option for patients who have sufficient donor fat and prefer to use their own tissue while simultaneously contouring other areas. Desired shape, skin quality, anatomy, recovery considerations, and how much additional volume you want also factor into the decision. Rather than choosing based on the procedure, Dr. Holden can help you compare which technique is most likely to create the proportions you're envisioning. 

 

Do I need to finish losing weight before butt augmentation surgery? 

If you're actively working toward a significant weight-loss goal, it is generally beneficial to get close to that goal and maintain a stable weight before undergoing butt augmentation. Losing a substantial amount of weight afterward could reduce transferred fat, change the amount of natural tissue surrounding an implant, or alter the contours that were created during surgery. Weight stability is especially important with fat transfer because both the remaining fat cells in the donor areas and the transferred fat can respond to future weight fluctuations. 

Small, normal changes aren't necessarily a problem, but planning surgery at a weight you can realistically maintain can help support more predictable, longer-lasting contours. Dr. Holden can discuss your current weight and future goals with you and help determine the right timing for butt augmentation surgery. 

 

Find the right approach to modern butt augmentation in Scottsdale, AZ 

Creating fuller, more balanced curves isn't about choosing the same procedure or proportions as someone else. The right approach depends on your anatomy, available donor fat, desired amount of enhancement, and the shape you want to create. Contact our friendly team at Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons to schedule a consultation with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul K. Holden and learn whether buttock implants, fat transfer, or another approach to butt augmentation in Scottsdale, AZ may be right for you.