Extract from Stavanger Aftenblad, p.44-46.
Dr. Kalaaji, senior consultant at Oslo Plastic Surgery, was interviewed by Stavanger Aftenblad about the explosive increase in buttock augmentation with own fat.
"Buttock augmentation with your own fat is a natural treatment. I think it's a healthy development that more people are thinking about recycling their own fat - recycling it instead of just throwing it away. I think that's a good thing - it's environmentally friendly and a win-win situation for patients."
Kalaaji has almost daily consultations with women who are considering a bigger butt, but says he is careful about who he actually operates on.
"We don't operate on someone just to operate - there must be a good reason why they want to do this. Those who have unfortunate fat distribution on their body are very good candidates. For example, if you have excess fat around your stomach and thighs, it can be disproportionate to your buttocks. Then you can take fat from these areas and put it into the buttocks to achieve a finer harmony and better symmetry."
He says no to those who request a so-called "balloon butt", where stars such as Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj are often the source of inspiration.
"The media helps to put these kinds of ideas in the heads of young girls and women - and men, for that matter. I think this is an unfortunate development, as it creates unrealistic expectations. About 10-20 percent of our patients ask for a balloon butt. Then I say no. 80-90 percent of those who come here are reasonable and have realistic expectations."
According to Kalaaji, the most common reasons people give for wanting buttock augmentation are that they either have a flat butt, asymmetrical buttocks or that their buttocks are much smaller than their thighs.
"A bigger butt can improve the quality of life for some. But it's clear that aesthetics also play a role in the choice, not just practical reasons. If you're trying to redesign yourself to look like someone else, I think that's an unhealthy development - regardless of the procedure in question. It's important to look after your own needs and start from there. The knife should be a last resort. Most of our patients have a genuine reason to do something with their body."
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