What kind, volume and size implants for a bigger butt? (Photo)

Regarding buttock augmentation, let me start off by saying that I currently see at least 2 - 3 patients per week that failed "brazilian buttock lift" (i.e. the fat melted away after 10 - 12 months) and are now seeking a more reliable and permanent option (i.e. buttock implants). One of the most important factors in creating the perfect derriere with implants is indeed selecting the right size AND shape. I have found the best way to assure this is to simply measure the actual dimensions of the patient’s buttock cheeks. With these anatomical measurements, I can select an implant that not only significantly augments the buttock but also supplies the correct 3-dimensional enhancement to look as real as possible. Traditionally, teardrop oval implants have a 20+% risk of rotation and thus unnaturally change the buttock shape/appearance when doing so. However i have recently created and patented a new "Stanton symmetrical ovoid" shaped implant that avoids this issue. The benefit of this is the fact that ~80% of women patients have more of an oval shaped buttock cheek than round, thus creating a much more natural and harmonious buttock contour. Thus, the only way for you to know what implant works best is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in this procedure and have him/her take your measurements before selecting an implant and proceeding with surgery. The largest stock buttock implant currently available in the USA is a 690cc round implant. Indeed custom implants can be ordered larger, not only at a premium price but at a premium risk for most patients'. Unlike breast implants which are placed under the very expandable tissue of the breast and half of the pectoral major muscle, buttock implants are (most preferably) placed under (or at least within) the largest strongest muscle of the body, the gluteus maximus muscle, which is not nearly as expandable or forgiving. Thus most patients simply do not have a large enough native buttock muscle to fit an implant much over 500 ccs', without leading to significant complication such as wound breakdown/opening &/or implant exposure...necessitating removal. Some of those sought after video-vixen and celeb-types (without mentioning names) with cartoonish bottoms could have either gotten extremely lucky with a huge oversized implant (very unlikely if properly placed under the muscle), had a very large volume of filler injected such as silicone, PMMA, or hydrogel - all NOT recommended because of high risk of severe infections, migration and/or hardening over time, and even deadly consequences in rare but significant instances (if mistakenly injected into the blood stream); and/or have been genetically "blessed" - although quite unlikely.I generally do not recommend fat grafting at the same time as placing buttock implants because of a significantly increased risk of infection. For fat to survive it must be grafted into muscle, however that is also where the implant sits. Thus, if fat it injected into the implant or implant pocket then it will die and almost assuredly get infected - necessitating removal of the implant as well. Fat transfer later on must be done very carefully and cautiously, preferably by the original surgeon, for the very same reasons as above. Nonetheless, buttock implants are a proven safe and effective method of buttock augmentation as long as the recommendations of a board certified plastic surgeon specialist are adhered to.Glad to help.

Around 400 cc round implants should produce a nice result for you.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA..

Deciding on the proper implant size and shape can be
difficult for patients just as it is when women are deciding on the proper breast
implant size.

First of all there is no one perfect implant for every
person. The ideal implant depends on the
aesthetic goals that each person is trying to achieve from their
augmentation. Typically I will take
measurements of the buttock and determine what implants will fit your
buttock. There are a range of butt
implants and profiles (just like breast implants, though not as many).

The implants are a solid silicone implant that comes in
round and shaped styles. The round
implants are the most common in the U.S. and in my practice. The implants will help shape your butt and
hips to give it the projection and round figure that patient hope to achieve. Butt
Implants are typically larger then breast implants, as peoples butts are
typically larger than their breasts. In
my practice the average butt implant range from 400 to 600cc. Please keep in mind that you cannot compare
fat transfer and butt implants in terms of volume. Butt implants will give you much more
projection and volume per cc than fat will do for your augmentation.

A couple things patients can do is one; have an open
discussion with your surgeon about your aesthetic goals. Second is bringing in pictures that have the
look that you are trying to achieve, as this will help your surgeon.

Once I know what you are looking for in terms of appearance
and what you body can accommodate then we I will give you some implants to
choose from and help guide you as to what is best for your aesthetic
goals.

Discuss your butt augmentation procedure with a board
certified plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of butt
augmentations.