Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a surgical procedure that augments the size and shape of a patient’s buttocks using fat taken from elsewhere in the body. A BBL provides natural-looking results because it uses natural means to achieve a curvier and more aesthetically-pleasing shape. Fat is commonly harvested from the sides and abdomen to create a slimmer waistline that complements the more youthful, curvier buttocks.

If you are unhappy with the shape or size of your rear and are also interested in the fat loss benefits of liposuction, then visit our office to receive a body contouring BBL procedure. Dr. Marc Everett will help you achieve your ideal curves without using synthetic fillers or implants.

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Procedure

A BBL is completed under general anesthesia and consists of two steps: liposuction and fat grafting. To be eligible candidates for the procedure, patients must have pockets of fat located elsewhere in the body that can provide the donor fat necessary to augment the buttocks. Common donor sites include the abdomen, sides, thighs, and back. At the beginning of the procedure, the surgeon will make some small incisions in the targeted area to allow for the insertion of the cannula, a thin metal tube with a blunt end. The cannula is moved in a back-and-forth motion to loosen fat cells before drawing them out using suction.

After removal, the harvested fat is purified to ensure that only the most optimal fat cells are selected to be used during the grafting portion of the procedure. More fat than is needed will be removed to provide enough high-quality cells, and additional sections of the body can be contoured at the patient’s request. The BBL procedure is customizable based on the unique concerns and desired results of each patient, so the specific procedural steps of each BBL will vary.

Once an adequate amount of fat has been removed and purified, the surgeon will then gradually inject it into the buttocks to add volume. The fat will be injected at multiple sites and angles to create an even shape and accurate symmetry. After the surgeon has created the ideal proportions and finished shaping the buttocks, incisions will be sutured shut, and the affected areas of the patient’s body will be wrapped in compression garments.

Recovery & Results

Following a BBL procedure, patients should expect to spend two to three weeks recovering before resuming most of their normal activities. Patients will need to schedule one week off from work to allow an appropriate amount of time for the body to heal. Direct pressure on the buttocks can kill the transplanted fat cells and harm results, so patients will need to avoid sitting down and sleeping on their backs for two to three weeks.

Common side effects from a BBL procedure include bruising, numbness, swelling, soreness, and general discomfort. Discomfort and bruising will gradually improve over the first couple of weeks of recovery. Numbness in the targeted areas can linger for a few weeks to several months. Compression garments will need to be worn for at least two to three weeks to help minimize swelling and facilitate a quicker recovery. Any non-dissolvable sutures or surgical drains will be removed in seven to 10 days.

Results will be immediately visible for both the body contouring effects of the liposuction and the added volume of the buttocks augmentation. Swelling will distort the patient’s new proportions, however, for up to six months. Results will continue to develop as the body accepts the fat grafts and absorbs any excess fat and fluids. Final results are typically visible in three to four months.

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