Buttock
Augmentation with use of Implants
(Contouring or enlargement of buttocks)
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| Buttock
augmentation is designed to
firm and enlarge the buttock
areas by insertion of silicone
implants. |
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| Who
is a Good Candidate? |
| Anyone
who has one or combination of the following:
sagging tissue of the buttocks, flat buttocks,
desire to increase the tone and size of
the buttocks. |
| Preparing
for surgery: |
It
is advisable to stop smoking two weeks
prior to and two weeks following surgery.
Do not drink any alcoholic beverage two
days prior to and one week following surgery.
Have your lab work done at least two weeks
prior to surgery.
Avoid taking aspirin
and aspirin
containing products such as Advil and
avoid garlic and garlic products two weeks
prior to surgery. These products can prolong
bleeding and increase bruising. Tylenol
may be taken during this period.
For a period of two days before surgery
you wash your body from neck to feet with
Betadine soap for 15 minutes twice per
day. An additional wash should be done
right before the surgery. No skin product
should be used two days prior to the surgery.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight
before surgery. You may, however, take
prescriptive medication with a small amount
of water and brush your teeth the morning
of surgery. Wear a loose fitting blouse
or dress that does not pull over your
head to the surgical suite. Loose sweats
are recommended as you will be in a compression
garment after surgery and they may be
difficult to get on. Do not wear jewelry
or bring valuables when coming for surgery.
Please plan to have someone bring you
to and take you home from surgery and
stay with you at least the first 24 hours.
Notify the office staff of this person's
name and telephone number prior to surgery.
Have all prescriptions filled a few days
before surgery, so they will be available
for you when you arrive home from surgery. |
| The
Procedure: |
The
operation may be performed under local
or general anesthesia. A vertical incision
is made approximately 6 or 7 cms in length
at the lower spinal area near the buttocks.
The approach for both sides is made through
the same incision. The pocket is made
above or in the muscular layers of the
buttocks. The implants may be get filled
or solid and vary in size and thickness. |
| Postoperative
Care: |
Dressing
is applied for a few days. The sutures
may be removed between 7 and 10 days.
Direct pressure on the buttocks should
be avoided for about 2 weeks. Exercise
may begin approximately one month after
surgery |
| Fees: |
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It
is customary that the fees for surgery
to be paid two weeks prior to surgery.
This assures that the patient is sincere
in his or her motivation. The fees include
the surgeon's fee, the facility charge,
which is private and fully accredited
with high tech equipment, and anesthesiologist
or certified nurse anesthetist, if general
anesthesia is used. Also included in these
fees are any laboratory tests performed
in the office or use of special equipment.
It is very rare that insurance plans cover
cosmetic surgery. Please feel free to
ask the office staff if you have any questions
in that regard.
We understand this is a very important
decision in your life and you would like
to do this for yourself. In your private
consultation with Dr. Zandi, who is a
Board Certified plastic surgeon, you may
discuss your needs and also obtain additional
information. |
