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Brazilian Butt Lift

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A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a body contouring procedure that augments and reshapes the buttocks by adding volume with a fat transfer for a more sculpted figure. Over the past few years, a new culture for buttock enhancement has swept the nation. Like patients who undergo breast enhancement surgery, women who seek buttock enhancement want to feel more comfortable with themselves and meet certain aesthetic goals. A BBL is the best and most popular buttock lifting and/or augmentation procedure.

Dr. Marcelo Ghersi and Dr. Salomon Puyana specialize in body contouring procedures and can help you achieve your desired look. Contact our office in Miami or call (305) 446-7700 to learn more about how we can help you enhance your curves with a BBL.

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About Brazilian Butt Lift

A BBL can provide natural-looking contour and augmentation to the buttocks using fat grafting techniques. Round, full buttocks and a curvy lower back are staples of beauty and sensuality, and the popularity of the BBL reflects this. In 2019, the BBL was the 6th most popular cosmetic procedure. ⁽¹⁾

Women whose buttocks have changed size or shape due to aging or weight fluctuations often choose to undergo a minimally-invasive BBL procedure to restore a fuller, more attractive contour to the area. The specialists at the Plastic Surgery Institute (PSI) in Miami perform customizable BBL procedures to help women achieve their buttock size and shape goals. Women who choose to have their procedure performed by a PSI specialist can look forward to beautiful, long-lasting, natural-looking results.

Traditional Butt Lift vs Brazilian Butt Lift

During a traditional butt lift, we remove excess skin to tighten your buttocks for a more youthful form. A traditional lift, however, does not include the fat transfer augmentation that a BBL does. During a traditional lift, we make a thin incision across the top of the buttocks, typically just below the waistline or along the natural crease of the buttocks to achieve a smoother, more youthful figure.

Brazilian Butt Lift Benefits

Patients enjoy the long-lasting benefits of a BBL, making it a popular procedure. With a BBL, we can:

Enhance the volume of your buttocks
Shape the buttocks
Correct asymmetry
Accentuate your curves
Adjust your waist-to-hip ratio
Increase your self-confidence
Customize the procedure for your goals

Brazilian Butt Lift Candidates

Suitable candidates for a BBL would like to increase the volume of their buttocks. You will need to have enough fat for a transfer, however. If you do not, we can use implants to increase their size. Recovery times for procedures performed with implants are nearly identical to those for procedures performed using liposuction and fat grafting. We use liposuction and fat grafting techniques to perform the majority of BBL procedures. However, it is important to remember that a BBL with liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and you will need to maintain a stable weight to maintain your results.

Skinny Brazilian Butt Lift

A Skinny BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) is a cosmetic procedure tailored for individuals with a leaner body type, involving the transfer of fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs to the buttocks to create a fuller, more contoured appearance. Unlike a traditional BBL, the Skinny BBL offers a more subtle enhancement due to the limited amount of fat available for transfer, resulting in a natural-appearing outcome.

Hybrid Brazilian Butt Lift

A Hybrid BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the buttocks by combining fat transfer and silicone implants. Fat is harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, purified, and injected into the buttocks to add volume and improve contour. Additionally, silicone implants are inserted to achieve more dramatic results, especially for those with insufficient fat for a traditional BBL. This combination offers a more customizable and pronounced enhancement, balancing natural-looking results with the desired shape and size.

Consultation

An initial consultation is designed to help provide patients with a treatment plan that helps them reach their aesthetic goals. The consultation consists of the following:

A complete medical history review
An evaluation of areas that need to be addressed with liposuction
A discussion regarding the patient’s goals

We may take pictures for comparison purposes. We will invite you to ask questions and/or discuss your concerns so we can appropriately answer and address them. Patients who want to have the procedure and are candidates can then schedule their procedure for a convenient date and time.

How to Prepare for Brazilian Butt Lift

To prepare for a BBL, you will need to:

Stop smoking for approximately 6 weeks
Cease blood thinners for 1-2 weeks
Prepare your meals ahead of time
Arrange for an adult to drive you home

You will also need to arrange for 2-4 weeks off work and be prepared to take good care of your skin. Caring for your incisions properly will help you experience the best results. Also, wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure will help your skin heal properly.

Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

During the procedure, we will extract fat from your body with liposuction, purify it, and transfer it into your desired area. We use the fat to increase the fullness and definition of the buttocks without artificial fillers or implants. The majority of the fat will mold itself in the new site, resulting in long-lasting volume. We perform BBL procedures under general anesthesia.

We will use a tiny cannula to remove fat from the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks. Our strategic liposuction technique contours and shapes your body.
We will also perform a fat graft (lipofilling). We use liposuction to harness the fat for augmenting the buttocks. First, we will remove your excess fat and process it in a centrifuge to remove impurities and preserve its natural structure. ⁽²⁾ Next, we will inject the excess fat into your buttocks with a syringe and cannula for a fuller and rounder appearance.

Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery

After the procedure, we will bring the patient to the post-operative recovery room. Recovery room nurses and staff members monitor pain and help patients gradually wake up to keep them comfortable. We provide a specific protocol to help with pain during recovery and instructions regarding how to sit and sleep to reduce discomfort.

You will need to arrange for a family member or friend to drive you home after your procedure. We will provide instructions to help you recover while at home. Patients who follow instructions experience little pain or discomfort. Recovery from a BBL takes approximately 1-2 weeks depending on the extent of the operation. You will need to avoid vigorous exercise for approximately a month and wear a compression garment for approximately 6 weeks to prevent injury and promote optimal healing.

Brazilian Butt Lift Results

Patients can enjoy their results almost immediately after their procedure. As tissues heal and fat settles into the buttocks, results become better and better. You can enjoy the final results approximately one year after the procedure. Final results include the following:

Improved buttock size, shape, and firmness
Improved appearance of the trunk area
A more defined natural curve of the lower back

Since a BBL with a fat transfer includes your own fat instead of implants or foreign materials, results are natural-looking and long-lasting. Patients who maintain their weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle will see optimal results.

Corresponding Procedures

Our body contouring procedures can help you achieve a slimmer abdomen and a more youthful, athletic look. Many patients decide to combine a BBL with liposuction or a tummy tuck for a complete makeover.

Breast Augmentation

During a breast augmentation, we can increase the volume of your breasts with saline or silicone implants. If you recently experienced a change in volume from aging or pregnancy, restoring the volume of your breasts can help you rebalance your proportions. During the procedure, we can make a discrete incision around the areola or beneath the breast to place the implant for your desired look.

Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure that removes excess fat from your body with gentle suction that preserves your surrounding tissue. During a BBL, we perform liposuction to harvest fat for the fat transfer. However, we can also use liposuction on other areas of your body if there is additional fat you would like to remove. The type of liposuction we perform will depend on your body goals and the look you would like to achieve. If you have excess fat on the flanks, colloquially known as “love handles” we can remove them for a slimmer look.

Tummy Tuck

If you have excess skin that was stretched from weight changes, we can remove it with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The procedure can help you achieve a smoother abdomen. During the procedure, we will make a thin incision along the bikini line to remove excess skin and reposition your tissue for a smoother contour. If you were recently pregnant, we can tighten your abdominal muscles for a more toned abdomen.

The Cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift in Miami

The cost of your BBL will depend on your aesthetic goals and the amount of excess skin you have. If you need corresponding procedures, we can provide a comprehensive quote for your specific procedure. Contact our office by calling (305) 446-7700 to learn more about how a BBL can makeover your figure for a more slender, curvy form.

FAQ

When can I resume normal activities and exercise after my BBL?

You can resume normal activities roughly two weeks after your procedure. When you return for your follow up after two weeks, we will provide a timeframe for returning to exercise. Most patients can resume exercise 4-6 weeks after their procedure.

Are there risks associated with a BBL?

There are risks associated with all surgical procedures, including a BBL. However, PSI specialists take measures to reduce risks as much as possible including the use of ultrasound at the time of fat transfer. The use of ultrasound technology plays a significant role in improving the safety and effectiveness of a BBL. The liposuction and fat transfer technique used by PSI Miami specialists have fewer risks than procedures that use implants. After a consultation with a PSI Miami specialist, the overwhelming majority of patients find that the potential benefits of a BBL far outweigh the risks.

Will I have a scar after my incisions heal?

All surgical incisions form scars. The scars that form after a BBL are not noticeable because they are very tiny and strategically located along natural skin folds and creases. Patients do not need to be worried about their scars being seen, even when wearing bikinis and lingerie.

Are the results of a BBL permanent?

Results are long-lasting. However, aging and gravity may cause the size and shape of the buttocks to change slightly over time. Patients who maintain their weight and live healthy and active lifestyles can enjoy longer-lasting results.

References

Dai Y, Chen Y, Hu Y, Zhang L. Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives of Buttock Augmentation: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1999 to 2021. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2022;47(3). doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-022-03140-x
Simonacci F, Bertozzi N, Grieco MP, Grignaffini E, Raposio E. Procedure, applications, and outcomes of autologous fat grafting. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2017;20:49-60. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2017.06.059

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