San Jose, Bay Area Cosmetic Sugery, Surgeon

Buttock Augmentation

Buttock Augmentation with use of Implants
(Contouring or enlargement of buttocks)

Buttock augmentation is designed to firm and enlarge the buttock area through silicone implants. Buttock augmentation performed by a top cosmetic surgeon in the greater San Jose & San Francisco regions can make a major difference in the way you look and feel. Call our Bay Area cosmetic surgery center today for a free private consultation with Dr. Zandi about your procedure.

Who is a Good Candidate?

Anyone who has one or a 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, 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 clothing may be difficult to get on. Do not wear jewelry or bring valuables when coming to surgery.

Please plan to have someone take you to and 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 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 gel 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:

Buttock augmentation surgery fees are customarily paid two weeks prior to surgery to ensure the patient is sincere in her motivation. The fees include the cosmetic surgeon's fee, the facility charge for a private and fully accredited Bay Area cosmetic surgery center, and the anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist's fee, if general anesthesia is used. Also included are any laboratory tests performed in the office or use of special equipment. Insurance plans rarely cover cosmetic surgery, but please feel free to ask the office staff if you have any questions in that regard.

We understand that the decision to undergo buttock augmentation is a major one, and we are here to address your concerns and questions. Please call our cosmetic surgery center near San Jose to talk to knowledgeable staff or to set up a free private consultation. Dr. Zandi is a top-rated, board certified Bay Area cosmetic surgeon whose patients come from all over the greater San Jose and San Francisco regions.