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Notice COVID-19

Your health and safety is our priority. Whether you choose to have a surgery done or not, that is completely up to you. We understand that traveling might be difficult but it is not impossible.

As for beauty treatments, due to safety restrictions in Belgium, we have no choice but to cancel certain treatments at our clinic until March 1st.  

What has been cancelled?

These cancellations are free of charge. Refunds will follow as soon as possible.

What goes on as planned?

For private clinics, different rules apply in comparison to public clinics. These appointments are allowed due to their medical nature.

Safety instructions when visiting

We ask you to read our safety instructions when visiting our clinic. You can download the safety instruction by clicking here.

In case of quarantine

Even if quarantine is recommended or obligatory, whether it is in Belgium or in your home country, you will probably need a couple of weeks to recover after surgery before you can go back to work or resume your activities. Resting is key.

Cancelling or postponing

If you still wish to cancel or postpone your surgery, please keep in mind that this has an impact on booking fees and the booking schedule up until May 2021. Please check our fee policy before making a decision.

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Butt augmentation

Table of contents:

What is a butt augmentation or but lift and how does it work?

A butt lift, also called gluteal augmentation or buttock augmentation, is performed by means of an implant or autologous fat.

Procedure

If you opt for an implant, we use silicone-filled implants. The implants are placed inside of the gluteal muscle. All implants have a 10 to 15 year warranty.

In addition, autologous fat transplantation or lipofilling can be performed. Fat tissue can be harvested on regions of the body where depots exist, such as the thighs, the belly and the hips, in a real liposculpture procedure. After processing the fat, it can be used for lipofilling. This is performed by placing tiny deposits of healthy fat throughout the tissues that needs to be augmented. In certain cases, a natural life-long augmentation without scars can be performed. In other cases, lipofilling can be used as an adjunct to placement of a smaller implant to obtain a more natural and long-lasting result.

Indications/ contra-indications

This technique is suitable for everybody. Lipofilling might be a good solution if you want a secure, lifelong result without scars. Of course, you must have some fat tissue to harvest. We prefer liposuction of the flanks, since this adds to the definition of the gluteal contour. If no fat tissue is useable, an implant will be considered.

Preparation

  • Quit smoking
  • If lipofilling is indicated, a special lipo-panty should be ordered (by us or by the patient)

Procedure

For gluteal augmentation, we recommend one overnight stay in the hospital, especially if you have to travel a long way. In case of lipofilling, the procedure can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation, or under general anaesthesia. In case of implants, we prefer general anaesthesia.

Recovery

  • You must wear a lipo-panty for three to four weeks
  • In case of lipofilling, avoid all pressure on the gluteal area for three weeks
  • No sports for 3 weeks
  • You might experience a heavy (pressure) feel in the operated region after the procedure, which is normal.

Complications

  • Short-term— The first 24 hours after the operation, a bleeding or hematoma can occur. After that, like with any operation, a wound infection can occur. An infection of the implant that requires removal is very rare.
  • Long-term—The silicone shell of the implant is constructed with a special surface to allow the surrounding tissues to attach firmly to the implant (capsulation). This is a normal reaction and keeps the implant in the right position. On the long term, however, this capsula can start to contract as a scar tissue (capsular contraction), causing the shape of the buttock to change, and sometimes resulting in pain or discomfort. The smaller the implant compared to the present tissues, the better the odds this will not happen.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the cost of body surgery?

    You can find estimated prices here, after your consultation you will be informed of the exact prices of your operation. Prices are average and may vary depending on: the exact treatment or surgery needed; the exact area you want to have treated; your body type; your expectations and wishes...

    We have a specific procedure to get a quote from the doctor. To receive a personalized quote, please visit the following link to see your different options.

  • Is there a payment plan or financing option for a surgery?

    No, payments have to be made following our payment policy. It is not possible to pay for a surgery via monthly/... payments.


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