A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using the patient’s own body fat. Instead of implants, excess fat is taken from areas like the abdomen, hips, or thighs through liposuction.
The fat is then purified and strategically injected into the buttocks, creating a more rounded and lifted appearance. This process not only augments the gluteal area but also contours the areas from which the fat was harvested, resulting in a more sculpted and balanced physique.
What are some Reasons to Get a BBL?
Patients opt for a BBL to achieve various reasons, including:
- Enhanced Appearance: The primary goal is to increase the size of the buttocks to improve the person’s profile and overall appearance.
- Natural Results: A key advantage is the natural look and feel achieved by using the patient’s own fat.
- Improved Contours: In addition to enhancing the butt, the areas from which fat was harvested may also appear slimmer and more contoured.
- Boosted Confidence: Many patients experience an increase in self-esteem and confidence due to their improved body shape.
- Customizable Results: It is not easy to get get the shape you are looking for, while a BBL can give you exactly that
1. Achieving Desired Contours and Proportions
While enhancing the buttocks, a BBL can also help sculpt other areas of the body. By removing stubborn fat deposits from the abdomen, love handles, or other problem zones during the liposuction phase, our surgeons can create a slimmer, more defined waistline. This strategic fat removal and transfer often results in a striking hourglass silhouette, with improved body proportions and accentuated curves.
In addition to achieving desired contours and proportions, a Brazilian Butt Lift offers several other compelling benefits that contribute to its growing popularity
2. Natural-Looking Results
A key advantage of a BBL is the natural appearance and feel achieved by using the patient’s own fat tissue. During the procedure, excess fat is carefully extracted from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks through liposuction. This harvested fat is then purified and skillfully injected into the buttocks by our experienced surgeons, ensuring an even distribution and seamless integration with existing tissues.
Not only does a BBL produce natural-feeling curves initially, but those results tend to maintain their volume over many years. Surgeons utilize specialized techniques to gently process and purify the harvested fat prior to re-injection into the buttocks. This meticulous approach helps improve fat cell survival rates, so more of the transplanted volume persists long-term.
Many patients prefer this approach over artificial implants, as it eliminates the risk of an allergic reaction and promotes a more organic outcome. With proper post-operative care, patients can expect their BBL outcome to last over a decade in most cases.
3. Longevity of Brazilian Butt Lift
The results of a Brazilian Butt Lift are typically long-lasting. Unlike synthetic implants, the relocated fat cells in a BBL respond naturally to changes in body weight and the aging process. With a stable weight, the results can last for years or even decades.
Should you experience minor fluctuations over time, the transferred fat will adjust accordingly, ensuring your enhanced contours maintain a natural appearance as you age. The transferred fat cells integrate with existing tissues, aiming to maintain their volume and position over time.
4. Psychological Impact of Enhanced Appearance
The psychological benefits of a BBL are significant, as the surgery can lead to improved self-esteem and confidence. Many patients report a positive impact on their self-image following the procedure, feeling more confident in their clothing and experiencing an overall boost in their quality of life.
The natural-looking results of a BBL are intended to enhance a patient’s appearance while still reflecting their intrinsic body shape.
5. Customizable Results
A BBL is highly customizable, allowing the surgeon to tailor the procedure to the patient’s specific goals. This customization ensures that the results align closely with the patient’s aesthetic preferences, providing a personalized enhancement.
Many women are not satisfied with the shape of their derriere. A BBL offers women the option of getting a unique shape, one that might be difficult in getting through diet, exercise or implants.
Who is Eligible for a BBL?
While a Brazilian Butt Lift can deliver stunning results, to ensure you’re an ideal candidate for the procedure you need to:
- Be in good overall health
- Have sufficient excess fat in donor areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs to facilitate the transfer process
- Maintain a stable weight, as significant fluctuations can impact the longevity of results
- Be prepared to follow post-operative care instructions, including avoiding direct pressure on the treated area for several weeks
During your initial consultation, our surgeons will carefully evaluate your medical history, body type, and aesthetic goals to determine if a BBL is the appropriate solution for you. If you’re on the slimmer side, they may recommend gaining a moderate amount of weight beforehand to ensure enough fat is available for the transfer process.
While a Brazilian butt lift can create stunning curves, it does not address excess or sagging skin in the buttock area. If you are concerned about loose skin, you may be better suited for a surgical butt lift, which removes and tightens redundant skin. Your surgeon can guide you on the most appropriate procedure for your goals.
Brazilian Butt Lift vs. Buttock Implants
A key advantage of the Brazilian butt lift is using your own natural fatty tissue to augment, rather than implants. This results in a softer, more natural look and feel compared to buttock implants. It also eliminates risks like capsular contracture.
For very slender patients who lack sufficient fat for transfer, buttock implants may be the only option for increasing size. However, implants carry additional risks like shifting, infection and a higher revision rate long-term. Your surgeon can discuss the pros and cons of each option. We always recommend using natural options as it ensures that your body will not reject the procedure.