Body contouring
Apple Hip Surgery (Buttock Augmentation & Lift)
Apple Hip surgery is a body contouring procedure designed to add volume and lift to the buttocks using either fat grafting or silicone implants. It aims to create a natural, rounded shape that enhances the lower body profile and creates a smoother transition from the waist to the legs.
Who it suits
- Individuals with flat, sagging, or asymmetrical buttocks.
- Patients looking to improve body proportions and achieve an 'S-line' profile.
- Those who want to remove stubborn fat from thighs or abdomen while increasing buttock volume.
Technique highlights
- Nano Fat Grafting: Uses ultra-fine cannulas (0.4-0.8mm) to inject purified fat in multiple layers for high survival rates.
- Endoscopic Implant Surgery: Full HD endoscopy allows for precise placement between muscles, reducing pain and tissue damage.
- Hidden Scars: Incisions for implants are made in the natural buttock crease to ensure they are inconspicuous.
Surgical steps
- Personalized design and method selection (fat grafting vs. implants) based on the patient's anatomy.
- For fat grafting: Liposuction is performed on the abdomen or thighs to collect donor fat.
- Purification: Collected fat is processed to separate pure, high-quality nano-fat cells.
- Injection or Insertion: Fat is meticulously layered into the buttocks, or implants are placed using an endoscope.
- Incision closure and application of medical dressings.
Recovery & aftercare
- Post-operative stitches are typically removed after 7 days.
- Most patients can return to daily activities within 1 week, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for a month.
- Compression garments must be worn as directed to help shape the area and reduce swelling.
Risks & things to consider
- Swelling, bruising, and numbness are common during the initial weeks.
- Risk of fat necrosis (lumps) in fat grafting or implant displacement/capsular contracture in implant cases.
- Strict adherence to sitting and sleeping positions is required to protect the grafts or implants.
Frequently asked questions
When can I sit normally after the procedure?
You should avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for 1–2 weeks, or use a specialized donut pillow as recommended by the surgeon.
Cases in this area
Before & After gallery
Case photos show individual results. Outcomes vary with anatomy and aftercare.
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Adapted from ID Hospital official material · View source page