How Does the Procedure Work?
In preparation for your surgery, your doctor may advise you to avoid certain activities such as smoking for at least three weeks before the procedure. You will also need to stop taking any medication that could interact negatively with anesthesia, as well as aspirin products and blood-thinning medications, two weeks prior. On the day of surgery, if you are undergoing anesthesia, you should not eat for at least eight hours and avoid drinking any beverages for at least six hours before your appointment. You may also be advised to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and arrange for a ride home with a 24-hour chaperone. The entire process can be completed under general anesthesia, IV sedation, or a combination of local and oral sedation, for a technique known as awake liposuction. The choice of anesthesia depends on what you are most comfortable with and ultimately, what the surgeon determines is the safest and most realistic option. Once you have been sufficiently anesthetized, your surgeon will perform liposuction by making a small incision and using a cannula tube to remove fat from the targeted areas of your body. After the fat is processed and prepared, it is reinjected into your buttocks. Since fat does not have an inherent blood supply, the placement location is very important for the best chance of stable transfer and bonding. This delicate procedure usually involves three to five incisions around the buttocks and carefully administering the right amount of fat to specific areas at the proper depth for even, natural-looking results. The surgeon will finish by closing the stitches and applying a compression bandage to stop bleeding and keep the area clean.