Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Education
Which Implant Shape is Right for Me?
Once you’ve decided to have buttock augmentation surgery and consulted with your surgeon, the next step is to choose your implant shape. Surgeons use butt implants when a patient does not have enough body fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer). Picking the right style of implant is important not only for aesthetic purposes but also to prevent future complications. Many patients seek our guidance and ask whether they should choose round or oval-shaped implants. There is no one “best” implant for everyone because the right choice depends on each patient’s body shape and desired result. Here are some of the pros and cons of both:
Round implant shape:
are ideal because they reduce the risk of implant rotation.
are well suited for patients who are young and active because they will not rotate or cause future deformities.
provide lateral fullness giving the buttocks a very nice round, full shape and sought after “bubble butt” appearance.
Oval implant shape:
can offer a more subtle, natural shape
that doesn’t provide as much width and fullness as round implants.
pose a slight risk of rotating and causing future deformities.
During your initial consultation, an exact measurement of the buttock cheeks is needed in order to determine the diameter and implant shape that will fit and provide the best look and projection. Talk to your plastic surgeon, show pictures of what you are trying to achieve and they will be able to guide you in what implant is best. There are three brands of implants currently available on the market and in our office:
Implantech
Spectrum Designs
How To Avoid a Muffin Top After a Tummy Tuck
How To Avoid a Muffin Top After Tummy Tuck A “muffin top” refers to the protuberance of the upper abdomen which results in a protrusion (bulging outward) of the upper abdomen and concave (curving inward) lower abdomen. This contrasts to the more desirable “ideal” […]
Vaser Liposuction vs. SmartLipo
Vaser Liposuction vs. SmartLipo What is SmartLipo? SmartLipo is a form of laser liposuction that works by liquefying fat with laser technology. The laser destroys fat cell walls, thereby freeing the liquid fat while simultaneously smoothing and tightening the skin and reducing swelling, bleeding, […]
Achieving the ideal waist to buttocks ratio
Achieving the ideal waist to buttocks ratio Calculating Your Perfect Brazilian Butt Lift Result During your Buttock Augmentation consultation at the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute of Orange County, you will be measured and evaluated for fat transfer enhancement, and your ideal buttocks size and […]
What is the ideal buttocks projection and how do you get it?
What is the ideal buttocks projection and how do you get it? As a specialist in buttocks enhancement, I have been placing buttocks implants and performing Brazilian Buttocks Lifts, i.e. fat grafting, for over 10 years. I have observed that the desired buttocks projection […]
Brazilian Butt Lift: Should You Gain Weight?
In a typical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure, the average desired volume of fat transfer is between 500cc to 1000cc per buttock cheek. In order to attain these transfer volumes, we would have to harvest approximately 3 to 4 Liters of fat. However, most […]
The Importance of Viora Treatment After Lipo
The Importance of Viora Treatment After Lipo Does Liposuction Leave Loose Skin? A common fear that I hear from patients is that after liposuction there will be extra, loose skin. Fortunately, Dr. Laguna uses multiple methods to minimize bruising and tighten-up skin after liposuction such […]
VASER LipoSculpture of the Female Body
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VASER Male LipoSculpture
Historically, women have been the focus of the cosmetic world. Take your local gym, for instance. You may find spin and yoga classes mostly occupied with ladies, while the weight area is full of men. Why is that? Even though not all men are concerned about their overall physical health, almost all of them would say that they desire six-pack abs and muscular arms. Well, liposuction isn’t only for women; it can help men to achieve the body of their dreams as well through Male LipoSculpture!
In the past, getting defined six-pack abs or arms has not been possible through traditional liposuction methods. This is because, in order to create muscle definition, layers of fat (superficial and deep layers) need to be removed with a more advanced fat removal method. Luckily, with recent Vaser technology breakthroughs, your surgeon can finally “etch” and “liposculpture” your body to reveal the underlying muscle contours.
VASER High-Definition Liposuction is a minimally invasive body contouring procedure that uses ultrasound technology to remove fat. It can remove fat from many areas of the body, including the chest, back, abs, love handles and thighs. Vaser Lipo is an advanced body sculpting technique that can remove fat surrounding the muscles to create an athletic appearance, making muscles look much more defined or “ripped.” By using precision contouring, your surgeon can help you to finally achieve the toned, muscular look you’ve always wanted.
Understanding Fat Accumulation For High Def Lipo
Understanding Fat Accumulation For High Def Lipo Fat Accumulation for Liposuction When considering high definition liposuction, it is crucial that your surgeon possess an understanding of the areas of fat pad accumulation for liposuction design. Appreciating regions of the body that are conducive to […]
Brazilian Butt Lift Complications: Explained!
Brazilian Butt Lift Complications: Explained! In the past few years, the popularity of buttock augmentation procedures has increased dramatically, particularly the Brazilian Butt Lift. Unfortunately, concerns surrounding avoiding Brazilian butt lift complications have similarly increased. During a BBL procedure, experts transfer liposuctioned fat from […]
Achieve the Best VASER Liposuction Results
Have you hit a plateau at the gym and just can’t seem to achieve the “shredded” results you desire? You are not alone! Many of your fellow gym-goers and online fitness gurus have discovered a revolutionary procedure called Vaser HD Liposuction to sculpt the […]
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