About Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure
Brazilian Butt Lift is a combination of two surgeries – liposuction to remove and harvest fat and fat transfer to the buttocks. We most commonly perform liposuction 360 with BBL and harvest fat from the back, waist, and abdomen and then transfer the fat to the butt to create an even and flowing curve.
Removing fat around the waist and then transferring it into the butt and hips, dramatically changes the waist-to-hip ratio. Liposuction and BBL are not for weight loss or a replacement for diet and exercise – it is more for re-shaping the body. We advise patients to visualize the procedure as if they were made of clay – liposuction scoops out and thins certain areas and then the fat transfer adds it to the butt and shapes it.
It is important to note that it is critical for this surgery to be performed with extreme care and meticulous technical skill. It is important that the fat be harvested and injected safely to avoid serious complications. Also – as we specialize in Revision Liposuction (fixing liposuction errors), too often we see liposuction performed over-aggressively resulting in bumps, irregularities, and injuries to the skin and tissues that are often irreversible.
Also, waist we believe it is important that all areas blend smoothly into each other so your results have longevity. The waist should be the thinnest area and then all liposuction areas should blend seamlessly into the surrounding areas like shoulders and hips. This avoids weird “shelves” of fat or the feeling that fat moved to different areas.
Like everything else, liposuction requires meticulous attention to detail and artistry to create the best possible results.
- Before Procedure
- During Procedure
- Results & Recovery
Good to Know Before Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure at AJ Plastic Surgery Centre.
At your consultation, we will evaluate your personal anatomy to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. You will need to have enough fat to donate from other areas of your body to create a nice shape for your buttocks. We will discuss where the areas of fat that are to be liposuctioned as well as the volume of fat transferred and the desired butt shape.
As every woman has their own perspective of what shape they would like, we recommend you bring some pictures of buttocks you like so we can get a better idea of what look you are hoping to achieve and give you an honest and realistic opinion of what a Brazilian Butt Lift can accomplish.
We will also give you a lot of information as to what to expect after your surgery during the recovery phase. With this procedure as with all fat transfer procedures, the technique for harvesting and transferring fat is extremely important. The fat that is transferred is living tissue so it is critical to maximize fat survival for the best possible results. We have developed a gentle multi-phase liposuction and fat transfer technique that has very high-fat survival and minimizes complications.
Do I Need to Lose Weight Before the Procedure?
Patients on a weight-loss plan should be close to their goal weight before having surgery. For best long-term results it is advisable that weight is stable after surgery (without a lot of yo-yo-ing up and down). As we’ve mentioned before, plastic surgery is not an exact science. Every person has a unique anatomy and their own idea of what their body goals should be. This is why consultations with AJ Plastic Surgery Centre are vital so we can work together to create the best possible plan, customized for your personal needs and goals.
We will do a detailed consultation, take a complete medical history and conduct a careful examination and develop a customized plan based on your anatomy as well as your aesthetic goals. We consider age, overall health, emotional well-being, as well as expectations for surgery when evaluating a candidate for this procedure. Patients who are obese (BMI 30 or greater) or who smoke have a significantly higher risk of wound healing problems.
How Should I Prepare for Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure?
We require patients to have stopped smoking for anywhere from 2 months to a year depending on their smoking history before having surgery. To minimize the possibility of excess bleeding, you will need to avoid taking drugs containing aspirin, anti-inflammatories, alcohol, or herbal medications two weeks before surgery. You will receive a complete list of medications to avoid and detailed instructions before surgery. We consider the preparation before surgery and your understanding of how to take care of yourself critical to having the best possible results so we will walk you through each part of the process every step of the way.
What Happens During Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure?
For your comfort and safety, BBL is done under general anesthesia. We believe that every part of the surgical team is essential to having a perfect and smooth surgery so every part of AJ Plastic Surgery Centre extended team is focused during surgery and pays attention to every detail. We will all ensure that as you enter the operating room and are gently placed under anesthesia you will feel relaxed, calm, and excited.
During the operation, we will all be focused on keeping you warm, comfortable, and cared for. During the surgery, we are gentle and respectful and ensure a positive and calm environment around you. We will also place a numbing solution in all the operative areas so you will not feel pain even though you are under anesthesia.
After placing the numbing solution, we make small (less than 4 mm), discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. We will show you where all these incisions will be placed prior to surgery. We have developed a special multi-staged technique that removes fat in an even and gentle fashion. The details of this and why it is important will be explained to you in your consultation. A thin liposuction cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine.
How Long Does Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Last?
The procedure may take an hour or several hours, depending on how many areas are involved. We take pride in creating even symmetric, and natural-looking results. As we specialize in Revision Liposuction (fixing liposuction errors), we take extra time and care with every single stroke and motion and with the shaping of the body. Too often we see liposuction performed over-aggressively resulting in bumps, irregularities, injuries to the skin and tissues that are often irreversible. Like everything else, liposuction requires meticulous attention to detail and artistry to create the best possible results.
The fat that is harvested is gently washed and then carefully injected into the tissues of the buttocks to create your desired shape. The shape is something we will have carefully discussed prior to surgery since every patient has their own aesthetic. We consider this surgery and all body sculpting surgeries to be an art. We will take the time to turn you in different directions, evaluate your body from different angles, and re-shape you in a way that is proportionate and feminine. The fat that survives transplantation will give long-term results and with a proper healthy diet and exercise, the liposuctioned areas will preserve their shape.
A Brazilian Butt Lift procedure takes anywhere from four to seven hours depending on the number of areas that fat is harvested and is performed under general anesthesia.
Brazilian Butt Lift Results & Recovery: What to Expect
We have developed a gentle technique that has minimal pain and a quick recovery. You will spend the first night at our in-house plastic surgery after-care facility. After surgery, you may experience some soreness or discomfort, bruising and swelling but overall with our gentle technique there is little to no pain.
Will I Need to Take Any Medications?
You should avoid sitting directly on the buttocks or lying on your backs for six weeks to maximize results. We will provide a special pillow that helps place pressure on the thighs instead of the buttocks when sitting. Compression garments will also need to be worn for 6 weeks to reduce swelling of the buttocks and also to reshape the liposuctioned areas. Most patients return to work one week after their Brazilian Butt Lift and are able to resume most normal activities within four weeks. Swelling typically dissipates by the sixth week.
Does Brazilian Butt Lift Leave Scars?
We use dissolvable sutures so they don’t need to be removed. Following Brazilian Butt Lift, the scars, which are extremely small, may be a little red. Over the next 6-12 months they slowly fade. You will start scar treatments at around 2 weeks after surgery. We will discuss scar care in detail with you and also provide you with scar medications and products.
Overall, our patients are extremely happy with their new shape. A Brazilian Butt Lift enhances feminine curves and when done meticulously and artistically has stable long-term results. We always enjoy getting pictures from my patient’s months after their procedure in a new bathing suit or dress as they show off their new shape!
FAQ
Who is a good candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift?
Anyone in generally good physical shape and good health looking for a more feminine figure and rounder butt is a good candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.
It is important to keep in mind that you will need to have enough fat to donate from other areas of your body to create a nice shape to your buttocks.
Do you perform butt implant removal?
AJ Plastic Surgery Centre does not perform butt implant removal.
We specialize in Brazilian Butt Lift with natural fat transfer to the buttocks.
After a Brazilian Butt Lift does the pants size of the patient usually change?
AJ Plastic Surgery Centre surgeons tailor the size and shape of the Brazilian Butt Lift to each patient’s volume and aesthetic desires.
For those patients who desire a lot of volume, and a lot of fat is transferred, the pant size increases, but for those who do it mostly for shaping with less fat transferred, there isn’t a change.
My friend had a Brazilian Butt Lift and was in excruciating pain. How do your patients not have pain for this surgery?
Surgical technique is really the most important thing when it comes to results and post-op pain. At AJ Plastic Surgery Centre, we believe that surgery can be done in a way that’s careful, gentle and meticulous so patients have a quick recovery and no pain.