What we can improve.
Before discussing size, we assess your pelvic structure, muscles, skin quality and differences between the two sides. We also consider whether you have fat available elsewhere and what change you want from the side and front.
Adding volume does not always correct significant drooping. If substantial excess skin remains after weight loss, a lift may be needed. The consultation distinguishes between limited projection, fat distribution and excess skin, because each situation calls for a different treatment.
Options and scars.
Options include transferring your own fat or using implants in selected cases. Fat transfer also allows the donor area to be treated with liposuction, but the amount available and the capacity of your tissues limit how much can be added. Some is reabsorbed during recovery.
Implants add volume without requiring a donor area, although they need a pocket and have their own care requirements and risks. Before choosing, we will assess whether either option suits you and whether the desired change can be achieved safely. There is no single volume that is appropriate for everyone.
What recovery involves.
The first few days
You will need to plan how to rest, sit and move around during the first few days. With fat transfer, direct pressure on the treated area is limited for the recommended period; with implants, the wound and pocket also need protection. Specific instructions depend on the technique and will be provided before surgery.
Returning to your routine
Gentle walking usually forms part of early recovery. A job involving long periods of sitting may need more adjustments than another type of work, even if you feel well. Buttock exercises and impact activities are resumed once follow-up checks confirm satisfactory progress.
How the result develops
With fat transfer, the initial volume includes swelling and is not the final volume. With implants, the tissues also need time to adapt. We will assess shape, sensation and symmetry over the following months; a stable weight helps maintain the result.
Safety and possible risks.
Fat transfer to the buttocks requires specific safety measures. If fat enters blood vessels, it can cause a fat embolism, a serious complication that can be fatal. Plastic surgery societies recommend keeping injections above the muscle and using ultrasound during injection to check the tissue plane. These points need to be clarified when planning the procedure.
Irregularities, areas of fat that do not survive, infection or the need for further treatment can also occur. Implants carry different risks, such as displacement or wound problems. I will explain the alternatives and their care requirements so you can decide on a clear basis, keeping safety central when considering additional volume.
What we will discuss.
- Which aspect of the shape you would like to change.
- Which technique suits you and which specific safety measures it requires.
- How you will adapt work and rest.
- Whether there is excess skin as well as a lack of volume.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I have this if I am very slim?
There may not be enough fat for the transfer you want. We will assess the amount available and other options; it is not appropriate to force a volume your tissues cannot accommodate.
Does all the transferred fat remain?
No. Some is reabsorbed, and the amount that remains varies. This is why volume is assessed after several months, not from the first photographs.
Is this the same as a buttock lift?
No. Augmentation adds volume, while a lift treats excess skin and drooping. A combination can be considered in certain cases.
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Revisión inicial del contenido: Dr. Luis Martín Suárez · 2026-09-13
Timeframes are a guide. The technique, suitability and aftercare are agreed during consultation according to your case and progress.