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Buttock Implants
Buttock implant surgery at Centre for Surgery places silicone implants within the gluteal muscle to increase volume and improve shape. Performed under TIVA by Mr Metin Nizamoglu, GMC Specialist Register plastic surgeon, at our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. From £9,500.
Buttock implants in London
Buttock implant surgery at Centre for Surgery London — silicone gluteal implants placed by Mr Metin Nizamoglu, GMC Specialist Register plastic surgeon, at our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic.
Buttock implants are silicone prostheses placed surgically within the gluteal muscle to add volume and improve the shape of the buttocks. The procedure is the primary surgical option for patients who cannot achieve a meaningful result through fat transfer — either because they have insufficient donor fat for a , or because the degree of augmentation desired exceeds what fat transfer alone can reliably produce.
At Centre for Surgery, all buttock implant procedures are performed by , a consultant plastic surgeon on the , at our . Mr Nizamoglu performs all gluteal implant surgery under using an intramuscular placement technique — considered the safest approach for reducing sciatic nerve risk.
Buttock implants carry a higher complication and revision rate than BBL surgery. This is disclosed clearly at consultation and is one of the reasons the decision to proceed requires careful consideration and a mandatory cooling-off period.
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Mr Metin Nizamoglu FRCS (Plast) — Specialist in Gluteal Implant Surgery
is a consultant plastic surgeon on the and the surgeon who performs all buttock implant procedures at Centre for Surgery. His practice focuses on body contouring and gluteal surgery, and he brings particular expertise to the intramuscular implant placement technique preferred at Centre for Surgery for its safety profile.
Mr Nizamoglu conducts every consultation personally. He assesses suitability, discusses implant size and placement with you in detail, and gives an honest account of the realistic outcome and the risks specific to your anatomy. Patients who are not suitable for implants — or for whom a or combined procedure would be a better option — are told this directly.
He performs all procedures at our Baker Street clinic, leads all postoperative reviews, and is available directly to patients in the early recovery period. The person you consult with is the person who will operate on you.
Benefits of buttock implants
The defining advantage of buttock implants over BBL surgery is that they do not depend on having sufficient body fat to transfer. For slim or lean patients who have been assessed as unsuitable for fat transfer, implants are the only surgical route to meaningful buttock augmentation.
Implant surgery delivers a defined, predetermined volume. Unlike fat transfer — where 30 to 50% of transferred fat is reabsorbed by the body over the first six months — the volume an implant adds is fixed and does not reduce after the initial healing period. This makes the outcome more predictable in terms of size.
Once placed and healed, silicone buttock implants are not subject to the fat resorption that affects BBL results. The implant itself does not degrade or absorb, and the shape improvement is permanent absent complications or implant-related issues requiring revision.
For patients with some donor fat but insufficient volume for fat transfer alone, implants can be combined with a limited BBL. The implant provides the foundational volume; fat is injected around it to smooth the transitions and improve the natural appearance of the result.
The procedure does not require liposuction. This simplifies the operation for patients who do not have unwanted fat in donor areas and removes the liposuction-related recovery element.
Buttock implants vs BBL
When deciding between buttock implants and a , the most important factor is whether you have sufficient donor fat for fat transfer to produce a meaningful result.
A BBL uses your own fat — no foreign material, natural feel, permanent result, and the additional benefit of liposuction contouring in the donor areas. For patients with sufficient fat, a BBL consistently produces better aesthetic outcomes than implants and has a lower complication rate. It is the procedure of choice for the majority of patients seeking buttock augmentation.
Buttock implants are appropriate when a patient does not have sufficient donor fat for a meaningful fat transfer result, or when the degree of augmentation desired cannot be achieved with fat alone. Implants provide a predictable, fixed volume without relying on fat survival.
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Some patients benefit from both. Implants provide the primary volume; limited fat transfer is placed around the implant to soften edges and improve the natural appearance. This is particularly relevant for slim patients who want significant augmentation but have a small amount of harvestable fat.
Buttock implants have a significantly higher complication and revision rate than BBL surgery — revision is required in up to 25% of cases. The gluteal muscles are among the strongest in the body and subject implants to high contractile forces over time. BBL surgery, when performed correctly using ultrasound-guided technique and above-muscle injection, has a complication rate more comparable to other body contouring procedures. Your surgeon will discuss this directly at consultation.
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Am I suitable for buttock implant surgery?
Buttock implant surgery carries a higher risk profile than most cosmetic procedures. Suitability is assessed carefully at consultation with .
The procedure is most appropriate for patients who cannot have a due to insufficient fat — typically a BMI below 20 with little harvestable fat across the abdomen, flanks, and thighs. Patients with a BMI above 22 who have harvestable fat are usually better served by a BBL or a combination procedure.
Candidates should be in good physical health with no conditions that impair wound healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes or immune-suppressing conditions. Buttock implant recovery is more demanding than BBL recovery — patients need to be physically prepared for a recovery period that can extend to eight to twelve weeks before full return to activity.
All patients must stop smoking at least four weeks before surgery and for a minimum of four weeks after. Smoking significantly raises the risk of wound separation and infection at the intergluteal incision, which sits in a high-pressure, contamination-prone location.
Significant weight fluctuations after surgery increase the risk of implant displacement. Candidates should be at a stable, sustainable weight before proceeding.
Active smokers unable to stop, patients with significant skin laxity from major weight loss, patients prone to significant weight fluctuations, and those with unrealistic expectations about the revision risk are not suitable. Patients with saggy buttocks from weight loss usually require a before or instead of implants.
Preparing for your buttock implant surgery
Your patient coordinator and will provide written preoperative instructions specific to your case. The following applies to all buttock implant patients.
Stop all forms of nicotine at least four weeks before surgery and for a minimum of four weeks after. The intergluteal incision used in buttock implant surgery sits in a location that is particularly susceptible to wound healing problems. Smoking significantly raises the risk of wound dehiscence and surgical site infection at this site.
Stop aspirin at least one week before surgery. Stop ibuprofen and other NSAIDs. Stop supplements affecting bleeding — fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, eleganzaaesthetics.co.uk) garlic, St John’s wort.
A course of postoperative antibiotics will be prescribed before your procedure and dispensed to you. Take these as directed from the evening of your surgery — reducing the risk of implant-related infection is one of the most important factors in a smooth recovery.
No food for six hours before your procedure. Clear fluids only (water, black tea or coffee without milk) up to two hours before. Your admissions team will confirm exact timings.
Arrange a responsible adult to collect you and stay with you for the first 24 hours. Driving is not permitted on the day. Prepare your recovery space with extra pillows — you will need to sleep on your front or side for the first two weeks and will require a specialist support cushion when sitting for at least eight weeks. Arrange any childcare or domestic support for the first two to three weeks.
Purchase a stool softener before your surgery date. Straining during recovery can put pressure on the incision site. Your surgeon will advise on a suitable product at your preoperative appointment.
The buttock implant procedure
Buttock implant surgery is performed under at our . It is a day-case procedure — most patients go home the same day. The procedure takes one to two hours depending on the placement technique and whether fat transfer is being combined.
Buttock implant surgery incision location — a single midline incision in the intergluteal crease conceals the scar within the natural fold between the buttocks and gives symmetrical access to both sides.
makes a single midline incision in the intergluteal crease — the natural fold between the buttocks, at the upper portion. This location conceals the scar within the crease and provides symmetrical access to both sides through a single entry point.
Buttock implant placement techniques compared — intramuscular (preferred at Centre for Surgery) places the silicone implant within the gluteal muscle; submuscular places it beneath the muscle, closer to the sciatic nerve.
A surgical pocket is created to accommodate each implant. At Centre for Surgery, the preferred technique is intramuscular placement — the implant is positioned within the substance of the gluteal muscle rather than beneath it. This approach is associated with a lower risk of sciatic nerve injury compared with submuscular placement. The choice of technique is discussed at your consultation based on your anatomy.
Implants are inserted using a specialised implant funnel to minimise contamination risk. Once both implants are correctly positioned and symmetry is confirmed, Mr Nizamoglu closes the incision with dissolvable sutures and applies a sterile dressing. Surgical drains may be placed to manage fluid accumulation; if so, these are removed at approximately three to four days post-procedure.
Standard silicone buttock implant sizes range from 200cc to 600cc. The right size is selected at consultation with Mr Nizamoglu based on your frame, anatomy and goals — larger implants carry higher displacement risk.
Standard silicone buttock implants range from 200cc to 600cc. The appropriate size for your anatomy and goals is discussed and agreed at consultation. Mr Nizamoglu will recommend a size that is proportionate to your frame and within the range that can be safely accommodated within the muscle — larger implants carry higher risks of displacement and wound complications.
Recovery after buttock implant surgery
Buttock implant recovery timeline from Centre for Surgery — drains removed at days 0–3, no sitting on buttocks for weeks 1–2, support cushion until week 8, return to gym at 8 weeks, final results at 3–6 months.
Recovery after buttock implant surgery is longer and more involved than after BBL surgery. Patients should be fully prepared for this before proceeding.
Surgical drains, if placed, will be removed at three to four days. Showering should be avoided for at least 48 hours. Postoperative antibiotics prescribed by Mr Nizamoglu must be taken as directed from the evening of surgery.
Avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for a minimum of two weeks. Sleep on your front or side. Use a specialist support cushion that transfers weight to the thighs when you must sit.
Continue using the support cushion when sitting for at least eight weeks after surgery. Wear your compression garment continuously for the first four weeks, removing only to shower. Most patients with desk-based work return from two weeks, but the support cushion is still required. Avoid driving for at least four weeks.
Most patients can return to gym and exercise from eight weeks. Your surgeon will confirm the appropriate timing at your six-week review based on your healing. High-impact lower body exercise — heavy squats, deadlifts, jumping — should be reintroduced gradually.
The intergluteal incision heals within the crease and is not typically visible. Your nurse will provide specific instructions on scar care at your wound check appointment.
Significant swelling is present for the first four weeks. The initial result becomes visible at six weeks. Final results — once swelling has fully resolved and implants have settled — are seen between three and six months after surgery.
Buttock implants have a higher complication rate than most cosmetic procedures. Known complications include:
Your surgeon will review all relevant risks in detail at consultation before any decision to proceed.
How much do buttock implants cost?
Buttock implant surgery at Centre for Surgery London — from £9,500 fully inclusive of surgeon fees, TIVA anaesthesia, CQC-regulated theatre, silicone implants, aftercare and patient coordinator. 0% APR finance available via Chrysalis Finance.
Buttock implant surgery at Centre for Surgery starts from £9,500. The exact cost is confirmed at your consultation with and depends on implant selection and whether the procedure is combined with fat transfer.
The higher starting price compared with BBL surgery reflects the increased complexity, longer operative time, implant component cost, and the more intensive aftercare programme associated with a procedure that has a higher complication and revision profile.
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Compression garments, specialist support cushion, and prescribed medications are not included and will be an additional cost, confirmed in advance.
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Why choose Centre for Surgery for buttock implants?
All buttock implant procedures at Centre for Surgery are performed by , a consultant plastic surgeon on the . Cosmetic surgery in the UK can be performed by doctors without specialist plastic surgery training. On the GMC Specialist Register, you have a defined and verifiable standard of qualification. Mr Nizamoglu consults directly with every patient — there are no sales intermediaries between you and your surgeon.
Our Baker Street clinic is regulated and inspected by the . The CQC specifically rated our aftercare programme as "outstanding" — the highest rating available. For buttock implant surgery, where the recovery is more complex than most body contouring procedures, the quality of aftercare matters significantly.
Mr Nizamoglu uses intramuscular implant placement as his preferred technique. This approach places the implant within the substance of the gluteal muscle rather than beneath it, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve injury — the most serious nerve-related complication of buttock implant surgery.
All procedures at Centre for Surgery use — total intravenous anaesthesia — not traditional gas-based general anaesthetic. TIVA produces significantly less postoperative nausea and faster recovery.
Mr Nizamoglu will tell you at consultation if buttock implants are not the most appropriate option for your anatomy and goals. For patients with sufficient donor fat, a or combination procedure may produce a better outcome with a lower complication rate. You will receive an honest comparison of your options, not a sales pitch for a single procedure.
The price quoted at consultation is the complete package. 0% APR options are available subject to status.
No surgery is booked until at least two weeks after consent. Given the higher risk profile of this procedure, this period is particularly important. You will not be pressured at any stage.
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Combining buttock implants with other procedures
Buttock implants can be combined with other procedures where appropriate. Your surgeon will advise on the most suitable combination at consultation based on your anatomy and goals.
For patients who have some harvestable donor fat but insufficient volume for fat transfer alone, implants can provide the primary augmentation while fat is transferred around the implant to soften edges, improve transitions, and enhance the natural appearance of the result.
of the lower back, hips, or upper thighs can be performed at the same session to contour the areas surrounding the implants and improve the overall proportional result.
Patients with significant skin laxity following weight loss may require a before or alongside implants. Excess skin does not support implant placement in isolation. Your surgeon will assess this at consultation.
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What To Expect
At your consultation, Mr Nizamoglu will assess your buttock anatomy, skin quality, and the degree of augmentation you are seeking. He will examine your available donor fat to determine whether a BBL, a combined procedure, or implants alone is the most appropriate option for your goals. If implants are appropriate, you will discuss implant size, placement technique (intramuscular versus submuscular), and the likely result for your specific anatomy. The risks — including the 25% revision rate associated with gluteal implants — are discussed directly and in full. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions and will receive a written treatment plan and cost quotation. The consultation fee is £100, redeemable against the cost of your procedure if you proceed. A mandatory two-week cooling-off period applies from the date of consent before surgery can be booked.
Once you have decided to proceed and the cooling-off period has passed, our preoperative assessment team will confirm your medical fitness before surgery. Stop smoking at least four weeks before your procedure and for a minimum of four weeks after. The intergluteal incision in buttock implant surgery is particularly susceptible to wound healing problems in smokers. This is non-negotiable. Stop aspirin at least one week before surgery. Stop ibuprofen and other NSAIDs unless directed otherwise. Stop supplements affecting bleeding — fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, St John's wort. Purchase a stool softener before your surgery date and begin taking it the day before surgery. Straining during recovery can compromise the incision site. Do not eat for six hours before your procedure. Clear fluids only up to two hours before. Your admissions team will confirm exact timings. Arrange a responsible adult to collect you and stay with you for the first 24 hours. Prepare your recovery space with extra pillows for front or side sleeping. Source a specialist support cushion for use when sitting — you will need this for at least eight weeks.
Arrive at the confirmed admission time at our Baker Street clinic. A nurse will check your vital signs and prepare you for your procedure. Your consultant anaesthetist will confirm fitness for TIVA anaesthesia. Mr Nizamoglu will take final measurements and photographs and mark the incision site and implant zones with you before you go to theatre. The procedure takes one to two hours. A single midline incision is made in the intergluteal crease. Intramuscular pockets are created and implants are inserted using a sterile funnel technique. Both sides are compared for symmetry before closure. Dissolvable sutures are used; a sterile dressing is applied. Surgical drains may be placed if indicated by Mr Nizamoglu. Most patients are discharged three to four hours after the procedure ending. Written aftercare instructions, your antibiotic prescription, and a direct contact number for the first 48 hours are provided before you leave.
You will go home the same day. The first 24 to 48 hours involve the most discomfort — oral analgesics prescribed by Mr Nizamoglu manage this well for most patients. Avoid showering for 48 hours. If surgical drains were placed, you will return to the clinic at three to four days for removal. A nurse-led wound check is included at seven to ten days. Avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for two weeks. Sleep on your front or side. Use your specialist support cushion when sitting for at least eight weeks. Wear your compression garment continuously for four weeks, removing only to shower. Take your full course of postoperative antibiotics as prescribed. Our postoperative team calls you daily for the first two weeks. You have a direct number for Mr Nizamoglu for the first 48 hours. A surgeon review is included at six weeks. Significant swelling is present for the first four weeks. Initial results are visible at six weeks; final results at three to six months. Return to the gym and strenuous lower body exercise is cleared at eight weeks subject to your six-week surgeon review.
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