HIP AUGMENTATION SURGERY CHICAGO ILLINOIS

Hip Augmentation is usually done under general anesthesia.  With a fat transfer, fat is liposuctioned from other areas like the stomach and waist and then re-injected into the hip area to enlarge and widen the hips.  If a silicone implant is used, an incision will have to be made to insert the implant.

Yes. A hip augmentation procedure can be done without a Brazilian Butt Lift. This is done by only transferring fat to the lateral hip area and does not include transferring fat to the buttocks. This method still allows you to achieve a slimmer waistline and even can give the appearance of a fuller buttock. This is a good option if you can not avoid sitting on your buttocks and will still allow you to lay on your back during the recovery phase.

A hip augmentation uses your own fat instead of an implant. Hip augmentation is more commonly performed with autologous fat, which is your own fat.  In general, fat is preferred because it is safer, less prone to infection, and gives a more natural result in look and feel.  However fat can be unpredictable and in some patients can reabsorb which can shrink over time.  Implants do not shrink but tend to feel harder and can look less natural, especially if they migrate over time.  Implants can also require a bigger scar to insert and can  also get infected easier which may require drainage and removal with more scarring.

Hip augmentation, like other body sculpting cosmetic procedures, is generally safe when done correctly and by a properly trained surgeon.  Make sure your surgeon is not only board-certified in Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery, but also well trained in properly performing the procedure.  If done correctly in the right facility and by properly trained personnel, procedures like hip augmentation and fat transfers are safe with rare complications. Implants in hip augmentation can carry higher risks so you should discuss with your surgeon what the best option is for you.

You can expect to take about a week off of work. Most patients can return to work in about a week and resume normal exercise and activity within 4 to 6 weeks.

Following your hip augmentation, you can expect to be sore and swollen for one to two weeks.  Even when done in conjunction with other procedures like a Brazilian Butt Lift, most patients are up and walking by the following day.  You may be asked to avoid sleeping on your back or sides to avoid putting pressure directly on the area.  Drains are rarely used.

Hip augmentation is a permanent surgical procedure.  If a fat transfer is done, then the results can tend to change over time with some fat be re-absorbed, but usually most or at least some will remain.  Implants are permanent until they are removed.

The cost of hip augmentation can vary depending on whether it is performed as a stand-alone procedure or in conjunction with other procedures like Lipo360 & Brazilian Butt Lift.  Cost may also be higher if implants are used.  In general hip augmentation costs

You will receive an all-Inclusive quote following your consultation. The quote will include the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, OR facility fee, medications, post-operative garments, and lab tests if needed. If all-inclusive pricing is quoted, then most of these costs will be covered including follow-up visits.

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