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Your body shape and contours define
your appearance. The body you were
born with may or may not have the
curves or musculature you desire. In
some cases, damage from an accident
or certain health conditions may make it
difficult to improve upon certain areas
with exercise alone. Body contouring
implants are designed to change the
appearance of the chest, biceps, calves,
or buttocks. These areas can be
augmented by implants alone or in
conjunction with body fat transfers,
depending on the changes you desire
and your available body fat. AART body
contouring implants can effectively help
you achieve the smooth, shapely
contours that you desire, enhancing
your self-confidence and appearance.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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AART Body Contouring Implants Introduction
Your body shape and contours define your appearance. The body
you were born with may or may not have the curves or
musculature you desire. In some cases, damage from an accident
or certain health conditions may make it difficult to improve upon
certain areas with exercise alone. Body contouring implants are
designed to change the appearance of the chest, biceps, calves,
or buttocks. These areas can be augmented by implants alone or
in conjunction with body fat transfers, depending on the changes
you desire and your available body fat. AART body contouring
implants can effectively help you achieve the smooth, shapely
contours that you desire, enhancing your self-confidence and
appearance.
Types of AART Body Contouring Implants
Body implants are made of FDA approved soft, solid silicone. The
implants are frequently chosen to enhance body areas for any of
the following reasons:
• areas are asymmetrical
• an area is not well developed
• an area has reduced bone structure or muscle due to a health
condition
• an area has lost volume as part of the normal aging process
Body contouring implants improve or accentuate the appearance
of body contours, muscular strength, or volume. Use your pointer
to roll over the models’ chest, buttocks, or calves to see a variety
of styles and sizes of pectoral, gluteal, and calf implants available
from AART Body Contouring Implants that can help you achieve
the look you desire.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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Choosing the Implant that is Right for You
The assortment of AART body implants that are available today
allow for customization. The combination of the shape, size, and
position of the implant is used to fine-tune the degree of fullness or
distance of projection in a particular area. Your physician can use
these combinations to smooth or emphasize curvature or definition
in your calves, pectoral region, or buttocks and can even create
the appearance of longer legs. Your physician will help you choose
the style of implant and surgical technique that will best achieve
the look you are after. It is important to keep in mind that implant
size is limited by your anatomy. Depending on the tightness of
muscle or tissue that will surround the implant, the thickness of the
style you desire may need to be adjusted during the surgical
procedure. Your physician will use the best option to achieve
optimal results and facilitate proper healing.
Gluteal Implant Procedure
This animation demonstrates the gluteal implant procedure using
an AART style 2, size 3 implant. Several surgical techniques may
be used for gluteal implants depending on the desired position and
appearance. The two techniques that generally produce the best
results are the intramuscular and subfascial buttock augmentation
procedures. Intramuscular augmentation involves creating a
pocket within the large, gluteus maximus muscle. In contrast, the
subfascial augmentation procedure creates a pocket under the
fascia, which is a membrane of tissue that covers the top of the
muscle. Using these techniques, the implant is protected by tissue
under the skin or tissue and muscle fiber, producing a comfortable,
natural-looking and visually pleasing result.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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Gluteal Implant Incision and Pocket Formation
The procedure begins with an incision through the skin along a
pre-marked line near your tailbone at the top of the intragluteal
crease, which is the line that extends between the buttocks. Using
an electrocautery device or scalpel, the physician carefully cuts
horizontally beneath the skin layers to access the fascia above the
gluteus maximus muscle on each side of the buttocks. As you
learned earlier, there are different implant placement options
available. This animation depicts intramuscular implant placement.
Retractors hold back the skin while the physician carefully cuts
through the fascia and proceeds to separate fibers of the gluteus
maximus. A pocket is formed within the muscle that is
approximately ½ inch larger than the implant dimensions. Your
physician may use an endoscope or fiberoptic retractor to check
for complete dissection. A drain, which allows fluid to exit your
body as you heal, is put in place and the pocket is cleansed.
Gluteal Implant Placement & Incision Closure
Your physician will insert and carefully position a sterile implant,
ensuring a tension-free fit inside the muscle. Once both implants
are in place, your physician will verify that they look natural and
symmetric. The openings to the pockets for each implant are
sutured with dissolvable stitches. The openings used to access the
sides of the buttocks under the skin are then sutured to the
midline, and the incision in the intragluteal crease is closed. This
incision may be sutured and/or sealed with adhesive. Finally, a
bandage is taped after surgery to provide compression and
support.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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Gluteal Implant Recovery
Your physician may place you in a compression garment that you
will wear for a couple of days to several weeks. This garment helps
reduce swelling by preventing fluid build up, while improving blood
circulation and supporting the new contours of your buttocks as
you heal. You will need to sleep on your stomach and should avoid
sitting as much as possible for approximately two to four weeks.
You can expect some stiffness and swelling in the buttocks and
nearby regions, which results from the incision and tissues being
stretched during the operation. You may also experience some
minor pain which can be controlled with oral medications. Surgical
drains will likely be removed in a few days to a week, while any
non-dissolvable external sutures will stay in place for one to two
weeks. While you may feel well enough to return to work and
normal activities in two to four weeks following the procedure, you
will need to avoid strenuous leg exercise for about a month and a
half.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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Body Contouring Implant Results
You will notice results from body implant procedures immediately.
Swelling after the procedure may cause the skin to appear shiny at
first, but it will subside within a couple of weeks, and the skin will
regain its normal appearance. As the swelling subsides the area
that received the implant will soften and will look even more
natural. Your muscle movement should not be affected. The
implants are placed so that they are unlikely to shift, and the
muscle surrounding the implants will stretch to comfortably
accommodate them over the following months. For each type of
implant procedure, scars are hidden in creases or in areas where
they are difficult to detect, and they will fade considerably over
time, making them almost imperceptible. With AART Body
Contouring Implants, you can achieve the shape, definition, and
contours that you have always wanted.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR
1.
What guidelines should I follow prior to my procedure?
2.
How long will the procedure last and will I be under anesthesia?
3.
Will I be given medication after surgery? What tips do you have for me to ease any
discomfort?
4.
Will I have dressings, bandages, or stitches after surgery? When will they be removed?
5.
How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my
recovery? Are there special instructions for eating, sleeping, or bathing?
6.
When can I return to work, resume normal activity, drive, and exercise?
7.
Are there any health and beauty aids that you recommend I should use or avoid?
(sunscreen, anti-scar remedies)?
8.
Will I have scars?
9.
Are the results permanent?
10.
Is there anything else I should know?
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent actual surgical technique or results. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
treatment or care. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when you have a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking advice if you have read something in
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