Buttock aesthetic procedures: 5 reasons to take care before repeating them

The quest for more defined, fuller buttocks has gathered momentum on social media and among celebrities such as Virginia Fonseca, Bianca Andrade and Gkay. As procedures designed to enhance the contour of the buttocks become more popular, concerns are also growing about the safety of repeating interventions at short intervals.

While every technique has its own indications and recovery times, there is no single formula that applies to everyone. Anatomy, previous procedures, tissue condition and the body’s response must all be assessed before any further intervention.

Here are reasons to exercise caution before undergoing aesthetic procedures on the buttocks.

1. The body has a limit for further interventions

Before considering increased volume or altered buttock contours, it is essential to understand that the body must be able to respond adequately to the procedure. A history of surgery and previous treatments also affects the assessment and may make later interventions more complex.

“There's no absolute number of procedures that determines how far a person can go. The limit is individual and depends on anatomy, the quality of the skin and tissues, surgical history, the presence of scars, blood supply to the area and, above all, the body's capacity to recover. Every new intervention changes the anatomy and may increase the complexity of a subsequent procedure,” explains plastic surgeon Dr Luis Fernando de Mattos.

2. Having another procedure during recovery raises the risks

The result seen in the first few weeks does not always reflect the final outcome. For this reason, attempting to speed up the result with a new intervention may be a risky choice.

“The main issue is failing to allow the time needed for tissues to reorganise. An area that still has swelling, inflammation or internal healing is not necessarily ready for another surgical trauma. This may increase the likelihood of bleeding, infection, seroma, changes to healing, fibrosis, irregularities and tissue distress,” warns plastic surgeon Dr Alessandra Martinelli, a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).

3. Repeated buttock procedures can affect tissue quality

Repeated interventions should not be judged solely by their visual outcome. An individual assessment is therefore essential before deciding on another session.

“There is no fixed number that determines how many procedures can be performed on the buttocks. Each procedure triggers a response in the body and, when they are carried out repeatedly or without observing the necessary intervals, changes in skin quality, fibrosis, persistent swelling and irregularities may occur,” says Bárbara Peres, a nurse qualified at UNIP with a postgraduate qualification in advanced aesthetics from NEPUGA.

4. Swelling does not necessarily mean the procedure has gone wrong

According to Bárbara Peres, one of the main mistakes is assessing the result too soon. An area that is swollen, firm or has altered sensation may still be undergoing the natural recovery process. Intervening again at this stage may hinder progress and even conceal the result that is still developing.

5. A celebrity’s result should not be used as a benchmark

The visibility of procedures undergone by celebrities may create a desire to replicate certain results, but one person’s body cannot be used as a reference for another’s. Even when two patients have the same technique, their recovery can unfold in entirely different ways.

Speak to a specialist before going ahead

The main advice for anyone considering aesthetic procedures on the buttocks is not to make decisions based only on social-media trends. The interval between procedures should be determined according to the technique used and each patient’s recovery.

In addition, the absence of pain does not necessarily mean the tissues have fully recovered. An in-person assessment, appropriate recommendation and respect for the body’s biological healing time are fundamental to reducing risks.

“There is no universal timeframe that determines when every patient can undergo surgery again. The right time depends on the previous procedure, the extent of the intervention and the individual healing response. It is necessary to assess the progression of swelling, skin quality, the presence of fibrosis, scars, changes in sensation and the stability of the result,” Dr Alessandra Martinelli points out.

Rather than pursuing a rapid result, safety must be considered. When it comes to an aesthetic procedure, doing more or acting sooner does not necessarily mean achieving a better outcome.

By Sarah Carvalho