Fuller bottoms are now the trend. The evidence? Most hip-hop tunes hitting the US airwaves today praise round hips like never before

“Baby Got Back” in 1992 by Sir Mix-A-Lot cherishes women who “pack much back” as opposed to those who have “flat butts”. Later, women on glossy magazines just seemed to get thinner and thinner, imposing the new stick-thin trend. Fifteen years on and the trend is back, as curvy women are more natural looking, not to mention sexier.

But of course, not everyone is born with round, firm buttocks like Beyonce Knowles’ and Jennifer Lopez who could look sexy in plain T-shirt and jeans. Do not feel discouraged if your assets do not make you look as sensual in simple clothes. Today, anyone can have “Sexy Back” when wearing “Dem Jeans”.

Buttock augmentation is easier than you think. Your surgeon will place buttock augmentation implants in your tailbone, with dissolvable stitches that will disappear while you’re lying comfortably post-operation at home. Sometimes, the doctor performs liposuction in order to further enhance the shape of the buttocks. Generally, everything is done within a few hours, and patients can return home shortly following the procedure.

In the US, the national average of surgeon fees for butt implants was $3,681 (Source: The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), but it gets much less expensive in Thailand, sometimes up to 40% less, while the quality is pretty much of the same standard.

As with every operation, there are risks and complications, and you should have a thorough discussion with your doctor first. Do not jump on it unless you are sure the doctor can give you what you need and you are ready for it. It’s better to sit back and think it through and please make sure you put your buttocks in the trustworthy hand!

Everyone has a different story to tell, but what should you believe, and what not?

Many people think really hard before going under the knife and they search for as much information as they could about the procedure. However, we all know there are too many junks on the Internet, and myths are everywhere. Therefore, it is important to decide which information should be trusted, and which should be laughed at.

Liposuction is one procedure that has a long list of myths. Some people think the fat can, and will, come back after liposuction. However, according to plastic surgeon Dr Charles Spenler, fat does not come back after liposuction. “When you are born you don’t produce any more fat cells. The fat cells you have just get bigger or smaller depending on your weight. Once the fat cells are removed they’re gone forever. If you gain weight it is going to be distributed more equally through all the fat cells. What we do in liposuction is reduce the number of fat cells in those areas that are genetically predetermined to have a lot of fat.”

However, the weight gain after liposuction is possible if the patient does not maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes healthy dietary habits and regular exercise. This weight gain has nothing to do with liposuction – it would occur with or without liposuction if you eat more than you use. This is only because your fat cells grow in size, but not in number.

Plastic surgeon Dr Magarita Benett states, “If you are not careful with eating a healthy, balance diet, and instead are eating a lot of fats and carbohydrates – what you would call junk food – weight gain can occur. However, an adult does not produce more fat cells.”

Dr Bennett also says that liposuction is not a cure-all for poor dietary habits or inactivity but it definitely can contour the body. “It can motivate people to lose weight and can remove areas that are resistant to weight loss. But it cannot replace the health benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet.”

Another popular myth is that women with breast implants cannot breastfeed. The truth is they can. In fact, some women find it even easier to breastfeed with implants. The implants have little interference with the milk ducts which reside directly under the skin and in the tissue above the muscle of the breast. However, as with everything in science, complications might occur. Still, there are many women who have had placement of implant and incision in sub-optimal locations, and are still very successful with breastfeeding.

It is good to seek information online, but it is more important to voice your concerns with your doctor because most doctors know about the procedures and complications. What’s more, every person is different, so what is safe for one person might be unsafe for another, so it is better to discuss with the doctor to find out what’s best for you.

Breast implants today come in a great variety. Which option is the best for you?

Breast augmentation has been around for years, and just like anything else in this world, it has evolved greatly over the time. Today, patients are met with so many types of implants, and they have to choose very carefully which one they want because the implants are meant to stay inside the body for life.

Most implants are silicone elastomer-shelled. Other substances are filled into these shells. A cohesive silicone filled implant’s life is averaged at 16 years while saline implants are said to last approximately 10-12 years.

Saline-filled silicone-shelled implants are the most common type. These implants come in many surfaces and shapes to fit the patient’s need. Cohesive silicone-filled silicone-shelled implants might cause problems to some patients with extra sensitivity but many patients are happy with the results. Cohesive silicone gel implants have a distinct shape and are not as subject to gravity as other types. Hydrogel breast implants are said to feel very much like natural breast tissue. They are not available in the United States yet but are widely used in Europe at present.

Each material is distinctive and it is advised that the patients should do their homework beforehand. Find out information about risks, pros and cons, including chances of rupture and leakage, costs, possible complications, how long they will last, and so on. The surgeon should be able to explain the differences between each type and help you decide which one is the best option.

Material is not the only issue to consider. Since every patient is different, breast implants should be as customized as possible so that the new breasts suit the person and preference. Other things that should be considered include the size, texture, and shape of the implants.

Breast implants should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which means you should be satisfied with the results after just one operation. Therefore, you should be extra careful and make sure you will get what you need, because fixing it is going to cost money, waste your time and put you through unnecessary pain. Choosing the right surgeon and the right implants will leave you happy with your new breasts for life, or at least for many years.

Although only a quarter of transsexuals who complete gender reassignment surgery are female to male, the procedure is as advanced and as successful as male-to-female one

Female to male sex change surgery is less heard of. Of all the sex change surgeries, only 25 percent is female to male. Nonetheless, many women who have undergone the procedure could not be happier with the results. It is true that the surgery is more complicated than male-to-female, but with today’s medical advancement, it is possible for women to become almost as masculine as natural men.

So what exactly does the procedure involved? First of all, breasts have to be removed to create a flatter chest. Then, a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes also the cervix) is performed.

Now, the all important part is creating the penis (genital reconstructive procedures or GRT). In some cases a miniature penis is created by freeing the clitoris from its connective tissue. In others, skin grafts and silicone forms are used to create a penis which may bring a sexual partner to orgasm. Often, a second surgery 6 to 9 months later is performed, to add implants for the appearance of testicles, and to allow erection on demand. These relatively simple techniques create sexual organs which look good, have sensation, and the penis is capable of having an erection.

To complete the look, the hormone testosterone is taken, which results in the growth of facial and body hair, the lowering of the voice, increase in sex drive, and the cessation of menstruation. Patients on testosterone are also subject to male pattern baldness and sometimes increased cholesterol levels.

Female to male sex change surgery takes many steps until the patient achieves the most natural looking results. The interval between each stage is about 3-6 months. Each stage takes about 2.5-3 hours. A suitable candidate for this surgery must be at least age 18 years of age.

Many surgeons might lack communication skills and do not automatically give the patient all the information about the procedures they are performing. The patient needs to be informed about what to watch out for and expect by gathering information from many sources. It is important to have trust and confidence in the surgeon and to feel that he or she is honest about what to expect.