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Sesame oil for buttock enlargement?

Sesame oil, with its numerous hydrating, antioxidant, and nourishing properties, is increasingly favored in the formulation of cosmetic products. Some also attribute to it the power to enlarge the buttocks. What is the reality of this claim? Discover below if sesame oil can truly increase buttock size.

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Published May 6, 2024, updated on June 21, 2024, by Marie, Scientific Editor — 4 min read

Could sesame oil be a good alternative for buttock augmentation?

The trend of desiring fuller buttocks and breasts has emerged in recent years. However, many people wish to alter their appearance and enhance certain body parts without resorting to cosmetic surgery. As a result, so-called "volumizing" or "plumping" treatments are currently in vogue in the market. These types of products can be found in the form of creams, balms, or other galenic forms. They are intended to be applied to the buttocks, the chest, the cheekbones, or even the lips. Anatomically, the roundness of the buttocks is primarily due to the muscles found there: the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus.

To enhance growth and thus alter the shape of the buttocks, volumizing treatments utilize specific compounds known as phytoestrogens, naturally found in several plants. They possess a structure similar to that of a human hormone, estradiol. Phytoestrogens are believed to be capable of mimicking the action of this steroidal hormone by binding to its specific receptors, potentially inducing hormonal effects similar to those of estrogens.

An action of the receptors α-estrogenic is suggested in muscle mass gain, although the precise mechanism of action is still poorly understood. Indeed, a study has shown that regular administration of estrogen could cause a slight increase in overall muscle mass. However, phytoestrogens are not identical to human estrogens, so it is not certain that they can have the same mode of action, let alone in topical application. That's why there is currently no scientific evidence of the effectiveness of volumizing treatments.

What about the effect of sesame oil on the buttocks?

The belief thatsesame oil could potentially increase buttock size is based on the same principle, as this vegetable oil also contains phytoestrogens. Indeed, it contains sesamin, sesamolin, and sesamol in its composition, which are lignans. Similar to the phytoestrogens found in volumizing products, their effects on muscle mass when applied topically have not been proven at this time.

However, it's worth noting that sesame oil, due to its richness in fatty acids, has a nourishing effect. Therefore, repeated application of sesame oil, combined with a vigorous buttock massage, could potentially have long-term "firming" effects. More hydrated and nourished, the skin could appear firmer and sagging of the buttocks could be reduced. These are, however, speculations, as no study has currently investigated this topic.

But then, how can we increase the volume of the buttocks?

If you're looking to increase muscle volume in the buttocks, there are other alternatives. Among them, exercise could be an interesting solution through various strength training exercises, using weights or body weight. It is also possible to resort to a cosmetic surgery procedure. There are several promising fuller buttocks, such as buttock implant surgery, hyaluronic acid injections (Hyacorp), or even autologous fat grafting in the buttocks (lipofilling). However, these operations carry risks, including venous thrombosis. Therefore, it is necessary to have several medical consultations before these operations and to be certain of your decision.

Sources

  • YAGOUB A. & al. Chemical composition and oil characteristics of sesame seed cultivars grown in Sudan. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences (2008).

  • HARRATH A. H. & al. Phytoestrogens and their effects. European Journal of Pharmacology (2014).

  • XIE M. & al. The relationship of antioxidant components and antioxidant activity of sesame seed oil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (2015).

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