Who is a good candidate for a gluteal augmentation? People that feel that their buttocks are very small for the proportion of their body, do not have projection, are fallen or have lost firmness by loss of weight. 

What does the consultation consist of? During the first consultation, Doctor Andres Mejia evaluates the general state of health and determines if the patient is suitable or not to complete the procedure. All doubts are clarified, the expectations are defined; the procedure and type of anesthesia is explained same as the institution where the intervention will be carried out. For an excellent body molding, all adjacent zones, as a whole, are analyzed.  Lumbar region, (degree of curvature and greasy component); hips and upper part of the thighs (excess grease at the internal face of the thigh, or in the lateral face –“rabbits”-, gluteal depressions in the lateral part) are evaluated in order to obtaining harmonious esthetic results with the complexion of each person. 

How the patient should be prepared for the surgery? Be accompanied to the procedure is a must and days before not to consume cigarette, aspirins or any type of anti-inflammatory. 

How the procedure is carried out? Grease in excess in zones such as the waist, the lower part of the back and the hips and thighs posterior and lateral regions is extracted through liposculpture.  Subsequently this grease is acquiesced to a special preparation, and by means asepsis techniques, same grease is injected inside the muscle in the previously determined areas.  This way the management of two problems is permitted simultaneously, greasy excesses correction and the gluteal volume augmentation, continuing esthetics canons in each person.  In order to complete this late step, cannulas or suction pipes are introduced through very small injuries that leave practically imperceptible, superficial and small scars. 

Which are the gluteal augmentation surgery risks?  Some of the complications are anesthesia reactions, infection and accumulation of blood.  The Doctor Mejía counts on a multidisciplinary team of expert specialists and the appropriate installations to make these risks minimum. 

How is post surgery?  Once the surgery is finalized the changes are seen and are more notorious with the pass of the days.  Pain can be presented but can be controlled with analgesic medication.  It is normal that during the first days inconveniences are felt by lying in bed, seated or when walk, how ever this will be disappearing progressively.  It is indispensable to use an elastic girdle during 3 weeks.  The stitches of suture are withdrawn at the 7th day. 

Which will be the results?  Gluteal augmentation with lipoinjection will permit that the patient have 100% natural and save results, enlarging the buttocks volume, improving its projection and its firmness.