What Is Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) or fat transfer to the buttocks is a surgical procedure that involves altering the shape and size of the buttocks to give a rounder, fuller, and curvier appearance. It typically involves a combination of liposuction and fat grafting, where excess fat is removed from the body and meticulously injected into the buttocks to achieve the desired shape and contour.
Following a Brazilian Butt Lift, you can expect the following:
- A fuller, lifted, more shapely backside
- Natural-feeling buttocks (augmentation without implants)
- Reduced fat pockets elsewhere on your body
- An hourglass figure that WOWs!
What Are the Steps of a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery involves a three-step process.
The first step of the Brazilian Butt Lift involves high-quality liposuction. Dr. Patel will make small incisions in carefully selected areas of your body with excess fat, such as the abdomen, flanks, hips, or thighs. A thin cannula is inserted through these incisions to suction out fat cells into sterile cannisters.
Once the fat is removed through liposuction, it undergoes a purification process where the fat cells are separated from other fluids and impurities. This ensures that only the healthy fat cells are used for buttock augmentation, enhancing the success and longevity of the results.
After purification, the fat is strategically and safely injected into specific non-muscle areas of the buttocks to enhance their shape, volume, and contour. Dr. Patel utilizes his surgical expertise and artistic eye to precisely distribute the fat cells, sculpting a natural-looking and harmonious result. The injections are made at varying depths and angles to create the desired projection and proportionality.
Am I a Candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift?
Candidates for a Brazilian Butt Lift wish to enhance the shape and size of their buttocks without butt implants.
The ideal Brazilian Butt Lift patient should:
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit. Smoking increases risks during and after the surgical process.
- Be in generally good physical health.
- Have enough excess fat around the midsection (abdomen, waist, lower back, thighs) to remove through liposuction.
- Have realistic expectations for their results. Every patient experiences a different transformation based on their body contour before surgery.
During your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Patel, he will assess your unique situation, evaluate your goals, and determine if you are a suitable candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift. Trust in Dr. Patel’s expertise to guide you toward achieving your desired results.
How Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Performed?
During your consultation Dr. Patel will discuss your specific goals, providing a clearer understanding of the results you can expect from your Brazilian Butt Lift.
While your BBL is customized to you, you can anticipate the following:
- You will meet with Dr. Patel preoperatively to review the details of your procedure.
- General anesthesia will be administered for your safety and comfort.
- Liposuction 360 is performed.
- The removed fat cells are purified to remove impurities.
- Fat is carefully injected through a cannula into various areas of the buttocks to sculpt and shape.
- Dressings are placed around the liposuction sites to protect the incisions and aid healing.
What Is Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery Like?
You can expect bruising, swelling, and discomfort in the treated areas, including the buttocks and donor sites. Dr. Patel will provide guidelines, including wearing compression garments around the liposuction areas, avoiding pressure (sitting and lying) on your buttocks, taking prescribed medications and antibiotics as directed, limiting physical activity and strenuous exercise, and following a healthy diet.
Please follow the post-operative instructions carefully to help ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery.
What Results Can I Expect From Brazilian Butt Lift?
As with all fat transfer procedures, you are expected to lose some of the transferred fat during the first weeks of recovery. Once your results have stabilized, you can expect an enhanced buttock shape, increased buttock volume, improved body proportions, natural-looking results, and boosted self-confidence.
BBL results last indefinitely as the fat cells that survive the transfer are expected to remain. However, your newly enhanced buttock contour will be susceptible to weight gain and loss, so it is best to maintain a stable weight.
Why Should I Choose WOW Cosmetic Surgery for My Brazilian Butt Lift?
The Brazilian Butt Lift procedure has gained immense popularity due to its ability to enhance and transform the appearance of the buttocks. However, it’s crucial to choose a qualified surgeon for optimal results and safety.
At WOW Cosmetic Surgery, you can trust Dr. Prem Patel, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience performing Brazilian Butt Lifts. With his expertise, you can expect meticulous attention to detail, personalized care, and a commitment to delivering natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing results.
Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs
Your BBL cost varies depending on the extent of the procedure, including the amount of liposuction needed. The total cost of your Brazilian Butt Lift will also include other fees, including anesthesia and facility fees. Financing options are available.
Dr. Patel will discuss the anesthesia options with you and determine the most appropriate choice for your needs. While most patients undergo this procedure with general anesthesia, local anesthesia with IV sedation may be an option. The team at WOW Cosmetic Surgery prioritizes patient comfort and will take all necessary measures to help ensure a pain-free procedure and smooth recovery.
In most cases, patients undergo liposuction of the abdomen, waist, and hips (commonly referred to as lipo 360 since it addresses the circumference of your body). Because of this, you can expect a slimmer waist to go along with your flatter, more toned-looking abdomen. The Brazilian Butt Lift is about creating an hourglass body shape with beautiful womanly curves.
Following a fat graft, your body will metabolize roughly 30% of the transferred fat. Therefore, Dr. Patel initially transfers a greater amount of fat to account for this loss.
Recovery after a Brazilian Butt Lift requires some adjustments to your routine. You cannot sit or lie directly on your buttocks for six to eight weeks. This protects the newly grafted fat cells and promotes fat cell survival.
Because you cannot sit directly on your buttocks, we suggest investing in BBL aids, such as a donut or BBL pillow.
Cosmetic body contouring and breast enhancement procedures can often be performed simultaneously; however, you must remember that you cannot sit or lie directly on your buttocks for several weeks after a BBL. Since many breast and body contouring procedures, like breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery, require you to rest on your back, this combination does not allow you to recover comfortably. Dr. Patel often recommends his patients to perform these procedures in a staged approach, and if so, you will not be charged for multiple facility fees.
Interested in Brazilian Butt Lift in Dallas, TX?
If you’re interested in a Brazilian Butt Lift in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, contact Dr. Prem Patel to schedule an appointment or consultation. With his expertise and artistic approach, Dr. Patel at WOW Cosmetic Surgery can help you achieve the curvaceous and attractive buttocks you desire.
Contact us today to learn more and take the first step towards a more confident and comfortable you. Call us at (833) DR WOW MD or fill out our online contact form.