Buttock Augmentation Questions
What is butt augmentation?
Houston cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Leo Lapuerta uses the fat transfer butt augmentation technique to enhance his patients’ rear ends. Fat transfer for buttock augmentation in Houston, also known as Brazilian butt lift surgery, uses fat tissue from areas of your body and transfers them to your buttocks.
Butt augmentation improves the size and shape of the buttocks. Some people feel that their buttocks does not fit the shape of their body and wish to enhance it for a more harmonious appearance.
How does butt augmentation work?
Dr. Lapuerta uses liposuction to remove fat tissue from the areas of your body such as:
- Back
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
Dr. Lapuerta only uses the best fat tissue for the procedure. The fat tissue is purified before it is injected into the buttocks in a variety of places and depths for a very natural appearance. Butt augmentation is a safe and effective cosmetic surgery procedure that provides patients with beautiful, long-lasting results.
How long is the recovery time for butt augmentation?
The recovery time for butt augmentation can take up to six weeks. You may not be able to sit directly on your buttocks for up to two weeks. The swelling experienced after butt augmentation may last for up to six weeks. Your final results will not be apparent until the swelling has completely gone down. You will be able to resume your normal activities and daily schedule after four weeks.
Please speak with Dr. Lapuerta about your schedule and if you have any concerns about the recovery time. He will help you prepare for your recovery time and explain what activities you will want to avoid until you are recovered.
Who is a good candidate for butt augmentation?
Good candidates for butt augmentation are woman who have enough fat tissue in other areas of the body for fat transfer. An adequate amount of fat tissue is necessary for successful butt augmentation because the fat tissue is what shapes and enhances the buttocks.
Some candidates for butt augmentation are those who have recently lost a large amount of weight and want to restore the shape of their buttocks. Women who have recently undergone breast augmentation want to enhance the lower portion of their bodies with butt augmentation for an hourglass figure.
How do I schedule a butt augmentation appointment?
If you are interested in enhancing your appearance with butt augmentation, please contact Dr. Lapuerta at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas today to schedule a butt augmentation consultation.

