What Is Buttock Aesthetics?
Buttock aesthetics is the name given to aesthetic operations performed on the buttocks; it is chosen by people who want attractive, beautiful-looking buttocks and rounder contours. It is an important procedure that affects the overall posture of the body. With buttock augmentation, one of the most striking elements of the female figure, full and lifted buttocks have a direct effect on how any outfit looks.
Saggy, small-looking buttocks have a negative effect on the overall appearance of the body. To overcome such appearances related to ageing and sagging, buttock lift and buttock augmentation are preferred.
Buttock aesthetic operations are generally grouped under three main headings: buttock augmentation, buttock lift and buttock reduction. The type of operation is determined according to the patient's needs. Depending on the type of operation, different techniques such as fat injection, buttock lift and implants are used. The operation can be performed on its own or combined with other body contouring operations as needed.
How Are Buttock Lift and Augmentation Performed?
After deciding which technique will be used, the operation plan is prepared. The procedure takes between about 45 minutes and 2.5 hours. Whatever the method, general anaesthesia is used during the operation.
In a buttock lift operation, the fat tissue in the upper part of the buttocks is made rounder and fuller. Fat injection is applied to hollows and dents (notching) in the middle part of the buttocks. To remove the low appearance caused by excess fat in the lower buttocks, the excess fat is removed with liposuction, and any excess skin is removed surgically.
In a buttock augmentation operation, fat taken from the person's own body is concentrated and applied to the buttocks. The aim of concentrating it is to make the buttocks more lifted and firm.
Where fat injection is not sufficient, buttock augmentation with silicone implants is performed. During this procedure the silicone implant is placed through the cleft between the buttocks.
Who Can Have Buttock Aesthetics?
Buttock aesthetics is used to correct shape problems such as sagging and asymmetry that can occur with age. People who are bothered by the appearance of their buttocks, lack self-confidence because of it and cannot wear the clothes they want can raise their quality of life with this operation.
- People who think their buttocks are too small
- People unhappy with the roundness and general shape of their buttocks
- People with flat-looking buttocks for genetic reasons
- People with asymmetric buttocks
- People with flat or saggy buttocks due to large weight fluctuations
- People who want to look more attractive and sexy
- People with very marked tissue laxity in the gluteal region
What Are the Buttock Aesthetic Procedures?
Buttock augmentation, buttock lift and buttock reduction are performed for different purposes. Buttock augmentation is performed with buttock implants, fat injection or a combination of both techniques.
- Fat injection
With the method called liposuction, a smooth appearance is achieved after fat is taken from the waist, hips and lower buttocks.
- Buttock lift
It is used for people who were very overweight and then lost weight; the sagging caused by the loss of excess weight is removed.
- Buttock implants
Where removing fat with liposuction would not be enough, buttock implants come into play and a more lifted appearance is achieved.
Is There an Age Limit for Buttock Aesthetics?
If there is a congenital shape or appearance problem of the buttocks, buttock aesthetics can be performed from the age of 18–20. At later ages, patients can consult a plastic surgeon about sagging of the buttocks due to age or excess weight.
Buttock Lift Surgery
With age, the skin gradually loosens and changes. In addition, sun exposure, weight fluctuations and genetic factors cause the buttocks to sag.
This is where the buttock lift comes in. It is performed to improve the appearance of the buttocks. A buttock lift is part of groin, thigh and abdominal contouring operations. On its own, it does not add volume to the buttocks.
During a buttock lift, the size of the buttocks is adjusted with fat grafts. An incision is made along the lower back. The excess skin below the incision is pulled up and the buttocks are lifted. After this, excess fat and skin are removed and the buttocks are reshaped for a more toned appearance.
What Are the Methods of Buttock Augmentation?
The most effective methods of buttock augmentation can be listed as three:
- Fat injection
- Buttock lift operation
- Implants
Buttock Augmentation with Silicone Implants
When fat injection is insufficient, buttock augmentation with silicone implants is generally performed. The implants make the buttocks look larger and more lifted.
To place the implants, an incision is made in the cleft between the buttocks and the implants are placed through it. The scar is hidden in the cleft.
Buttock Lift Operation
It is preferred to achieve a firmer and more lifted appearance in people who have lost a lot of weight. When fat injection is insufficient for the hollows and depressions under the skin after major weight loss, a buttock lift is performed. It is carried out under general anaesthesia and takes between 1 and 3 hours.
What to Consider Before Buttock Aesthetics
- When you decide on surgery, there are some points to observe:
- Do not use blood-thinning medicines before buttock surgery
- Stop drinking alcohol 48 hours before the operation
- Stop smoking 1–2 weeks before the operation
- Patients with high blood pressure should take their medication on the morning of surgery under the doctor's supervision
- Herbal teas should not be drunk, given their blood-thinning properties
Do Men Also Have Buttock Aesthetics?
Yes, men can also have buttock aesthetics. The operation is performed for those with flat or indistinct buttocks who want more defined buttocks, or for those who want smaller buttocks.
Although it may seem to be mainly a procedure for women, buttock aesthetics is also frequently chosen by male patients.
When Does Buttock Aesthetics Show Its Effect?
Fullness of the buttocks becomes apparent immediately after the procedure. However, as it takes a few weeks for the side effects of the procedure to subside, the clearest result is reached after 1 month.
How Is Buttock Aesthetics with Fat Grafting Performed?
Fat tissue taken from the person's own body is injected, directly or after processing, into the area planned for buttock aesthetics. Because part of the injected fat will be absorbed, the same procedure may need to be repeated after about 1 year.
What Is Recovery Like After Buttock Aesthetics?
Recovery may differ depending on the method chosen and the content of the procedure.
- For faster recovery, the doctor's advice should be followed.
- You stay in hospital for 1 night after the operation.
- A special compression garment is used to reduce oedema and swelling.
- There may be some pain for a few days after buttock augmentation.
- Some bruising and oedema may occur after the operation, even if only slight
- Gentle walking can be done for 1 month after the procedure
- As dissolvable stitches are used, there is no need to remove stitches.
- You can bathe 3 days after the operation
What to Pay Attention to After Buttock Aesthetics
- It is recommended not to shower for the first 3 days.
- The special compression garment given by the doctor should be worn for at least 3 weeks after the operation
- Pain in the first days is normal and can be managed with painkillers.
- Heavy exercise and long walks should be avoided for a few weeks after surgery
- To allow the shape to form, you should not sit on your buttocks for 15 days
- It is recommended not to smoke for 2 weeks after the procedure
Who Is Buttock Aesthetics Suitable For?
It is performed for people who are unhappy with the appearance of their buttocks or have problems in this area.
How Does BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), the Most Popular Buttock Procedure, Differ?
The Brazilian butt lift is an effective body contouring operation. Unlike buttock implants, it is performed in two stages.
In the first stage, liposuction is performed on the abdomen, waist, thighs and other areas and the person's own fat is removed, slimming these areas.
In the second stage, the fat taken from the person's own body is purified and injected into the buttocks to enlarge them. Together, the two procedures shape the buttocks and the body.
Brazilian Butt Lift
It is the method chosen by those who want the famous buttocks of Brazilian women.
The procedure of taking fat from the waist, belly and legs, placing it in the buttocks and shaping it so that the buttocks look more lifted and rounder is called the Brazilian butt lift.
Procedures such as buttock augmentation, lifting, reduction and removal of excess hip fat are performed together.
How Is Buttock Sagging Corrected?
After sagging of the buttocks in people who have lost a lot of weight, lifting and tightening procedures are performed. In addition, the buttocks are nourished with fat injection to achieve a firmer and fuller appearance.
Better results are achieved when buttock tightening and fat injection are performed together for sagging buttocks.
Buttock Reduction Surgery
Very large buttocks can be bothersome, especially in men. For people who want to lose weight, the buttocks are also the most difficult area. In such cases buttock reduction surgery comes into play.
Buttock reduction is performed with liposuction. Proportionate fat removal is important. If too much is removed, a cellulite-like appearance and dents may occur.
How Is the Cost Determined?
The cost of buttock aesthetics varies according to the method used. To get the most accurate answer, you can talk to your doctor and get cost information based on the technique chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are buttock aesthetic operations risky?
As with all other operations, being surgery, there can be risks related to anaesthesia. The first 15 days after buttock implant surgery are important. Wound opening or wound healing problems are seen most often in this period.
Do silicone buttock implants need to be replaced?
Because the buttock area carries a lot of load, the implant may need to be replaced about every 10 years, depending on its quality and use.
Does buttock aesthetics leave a scar?
The most common technique for this procedure is fat injection, which leaves no scar at all. With implants, because the procedure is performed between the two buttock folds, any scar will not be visible from the outside.
In a buttock lift, a slight scar will remain as a thin line at the upper fold of the buttocks.
Do the stitches need to be removed after the operation?
Dissolvable sutures are used in buttock surgery, so there is no need to remove stitches.
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Medically reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Balık. Last updated: 28 October 2026
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