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Is there a limit to how big your butt can get? Expert explains how far it's possible to go

oglobo4 September 2026 at 07:30

Celebrities often reignite the discussion about the limits of aesthetic procedures when they undergo new body transformations, especially regarding gluteal harmonization. The pursuit of greater projection and volume may lead some women to consider additional interventions after a first result.

According to specialists consulted on the topic, indefinitely increasing the buttocks is not possible. The answer to the limits of the procedure is less about a specific measurement and more about the relationship between the butt and the rest of each person's body.

Dr. Danuza Alves, a reference in gluteal harmonization at Leger Clinic, explains that the procedure is not limited to just increasing the area. In fact, gluteal harmonization brings together different techniques that can be used to work on contour, projection, support, and asymmetries, always according to the individual characteristics of each patient.

The current trend among celebrities is the so-called "naturalized butt," meaning many are leaving exaggeration aside and opting for more discreet results proportional to the rest of the body.

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