Buttock Enhancement in Jacksonville

Buttock augmentation also known as buttock enlargement is a procedure in which the contour of the buttocks is reshaped either with an implant or with fat which is transferred from another part of the body "Brazilian Butt Lift". Candidates for buttock augmentation are those requiring an enhancement in the size and shape of the buttocks and do not have any medical conditions that would prohibit the anesthesia required for a successful operation. During the initial consultation, an assessment of the contour of your buttocks and adjacent body areas will be made in addition to a review of your overall medical health. If you are a candidate for buttock augmentation, the next decision will be made between you and Dr. Hardy regarding the use of an implant or the transfer of fat.

For Buttock Augmentation with an implant, a specially designed implant made for this operation is placed in a position over the gluteus maximus muscle that gives an optimal shape to the buttocks. The position of the implant is a modern approach that places the implant below the connective tissue covering of the gluteus maximus muscle and above the muscle itself. A specially designed pain catheter is placed in order to dramatically minimize any discomfort and make the recovery period easily managed with medicines by mouth.

For Buttock Augmentation with fat transfer a.k.a. "Brazilian Butt Lift", fat from other parts of the body is used to enhance the buttocks region. The fat is "harvested" from one part with the use of a special suction device and is then placed in areas that require more volume.

The main potential complication from buttock implant placement is infection. With proper compliance to postoperative instructions, the incidence of the potential problem is approximately 1%. The main potential problem with fat transfer is significant resorption of fat which can occur in approximately 30-40% of cases. There is no way to predict preoperatively which patients are likely to have this problem.

Dr. Hardy's meticulous surgical technique and attention to detail help to maximize your surgical results and he and his team help to make this comfortable and enjoyable experience for all patients.