Butt Implant Surgery
In Gainesville, FL
Butt implant placement, also called buttock augmentation, is a procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks using durable silicone implants. This form of gluteal augmentation adds projection and fullness to the upper buttocks while improving overall body proportions.
While some patients achieve enhancement through fat transfer or a Brazilian butt lift, others may not have enough fat for fat grafting procedures. In these cases, butt implant surgery provides a reliable solution for creating firmer, more defined buttocks and achieving the desired look.
At North Florida Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Mateo, performs butt implant procedures with meticulous attention to individual anatomy, ensuring results that complement each patient’s aesthetic goals.
Procedure Time: Approximately 2–3 hours
Enhancement Method: Placement of soft silicone implants within the gluteal muscle
Recovery Time: Most patients return to light activity within a few weeks. However, you will be restricted from lying or sitting on your buttocks for several weeks after the procedure.
Purpose: Increase buttock volume, projection, and shape
Results: Long-lasting buttock enhancement with improved body contouring
Butt implant surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances the buttocks by placing specially designed buttock implants within the gluteal muscle. The implants increase projection and fullness, helping create firm buttocks and improved body proportions.
Unlike a Brazilian butt lift, which relies on fat transfer using excess fat removed through liposuction, butt implants provide enhanced volume, even for patients with low body fat. This makes implant-based buttock augmentation an excellent option for individuals who do not have enough fat for fat grafting.
The goal of the procedure is to enhance the natural curves of the body while achieving natural-looking results that align with the patient’s aesthetic goals.
The plastic surgeon begins by creating small skin incisions discreetly between the buttocks. Through these incisions, the surgeon carefully creates a pocket within the gluteal muscle where the implants inside the muscle will sit securely. The silicone implants are then placed and adjusted to achieve the ideal size and shape based on the patient’s individual anatomy.
After the implants are positioned, the incisions are closed with sutures and reinforced with surgical glue. Patients are usually fitted with compression garments to support healing and help stabilize the implants during early recovery.
Buttock implants specifically enhance the buttocks by adding projection and volume. This enhancement improves the transition between the waist, hips, and thighs, creating more harmonious body proportions.
Unlike fat grafting, implants provide consistent volume, even for patients without excess fat.
Durable silicone implants are designed to maintain the newly shaped contours of the buttocks for many years.
By increasing projection in the buttocks, implants can create a better balance between the waist, hips, and legs.
Patients who lack enough fat for fat transfer or a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) may achieve better results with implants.
Different implant sizes allow surgeons to tailor the buttock augmentation procedure to each patient’s desired look.
A good candidate for buttock implant surgery typically:
During a consultation, our board-certified plastic surgeon will evaluate skin quality, body structure, and patient goals to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
Recovery after buttock augmentation surgery involves careful healing to ensure proper implant positioning and optimal results.
Patients should expect swelling and soreness in the treated area during the first several weeks. It is important to wear compression garments and limit direct pressure on the buttocks while healing. You will be restricted from sitting or lying on your buttocks for several weeks.
Most patients return to light activities within a few weeks, though full recovery time may take up to six weeks. Following post-operative instructions helps minimize risks such as implant malposition, fluid formation, infection, uneven appearance, or other complications.
Patients often notice an immediate increase in buttock volume after surgery, though swelling may temporarily mask the final outcome. As healing progresses, the newly shaped contours of the buttocks become more defined and natural.
Within several months, the final results reveal a fuller, rounder buttock and improved overall body balance. Because buttock implants provide stable volume, results can be long-lasting when patients maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Successful gluteal augmentation requires precision, experience, and an artistic understanding of body aesthetics. At North Florida Plastic Surgery, procedures are performed by our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Mateo, who specializes in advanced body contouring and cosmetic surgery techniques.
Our team focuses on patient safety, customized treatment plans, and meticulous attention to detail throughout the surgical journey. By carefully considering individual anatomy and desired outcomes, we help patients achieve results that enhance confidence while maintaining natural body harmony.
Dr. John W. Tyrone, founder of North Florida Plastic Surgery, is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his years of surgical experience and a longstanding reputation in the Gainesville community.
His commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence helped establish the foundation that the practice continues to build upon today.
Dr. David Mateo de Acosta is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his signature "Body by Mateo" breast and body contouring procedures.
Originally from Havana, Cuba, Dr. David Mateo’s diverse academic background and global surgical training have helped him become an intentional, efficient, and adaptive surgeon. Additionally, Dr. David Mateo is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to assist a diverse range of patients in achieving their beauty goals. Now serving patients across North Florida, Dr. David Mateo is an experienced plastic surgeon, dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, buttock implants are considered a safe and effective procedure. As with any surgery, there are potential complications, which your doctor will review during consultation.
A Brazilian butt lift uses fat transfer from other areas of the body, while buttock implant surgery uses silicone implants to add volume directly to the buttocks.
Most patients require several weeks of recovery, with full healing typically occurring around six weeks after surgery.
Yes. Many patients combine liposuction with implants to further enhance body contouring and refine surrounding areas, such as the thighs.
Possible risks include capsular contracture, implant malposition, excessive bleeding, or nerve damage, though these are uncommon when surgery is performed by experienced surgeons.
When properly placed within the gluteal muscle, implants can create a firm buttocks that looks natural and complements the patient’s overall body proportions.
