OVERVIEW

If you have an unshapely bottom that needs volume while other areas of your body could use less volume, the Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, also known as the BBL, maybe just the right procedure for you. Our skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi, can provide the best treatment for you. While genetics, weight loss, and advanced aging can decrease the attractiveness and/or plumpness of your buttocks, at Elite Plastic Surgery we can remove excess fat from elsewhere on the body (such as the abdomen) through liposuction. Then our talented plastic surgeons will inject your harvested and purified fat into the buttocks to develop a rounder and fuller bottom.  Named after the curvaceous derrieres often found on the beaches of Brazil, the Brazilian butt lift improves the contour of your bottom to make you look great in whatever you do (or don’t) wear. Every patient is different, so results and surgical techniques may vary from patient to patient. Call our office today to see what Elite Plastic Surgery can do to get your buttocks looking more plump and shaped.

DO I QUALIFY?

Prior to the procedure, you will have the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic goals for the buttock augmentation. The Brazilian Butt Lift surgeon will assess your body to determine if you have enough excess fat to meet your goals and the best areas to perform liposuction. Patients who do not have enough excess body fat may be better candidates for butt augmentation with buttock implants. The plastic surgeon will help you decide the best procedure for your needs and goals during your initial consultation. Brazilian butt lift is for men and women who have:

• Flat and sagging buttocks
• Lack an appealing lower body profile
• Gluteal asymmetry, and/or buttock defects
• For women, the desire to have better feminine and shapely buttocks and curves
• Traumatic buttock injuries or buttock contour deformities
• Willingness to undergo buttock reconstruction following bariatric surgery
• A buttock size and shape not in conformity with their personality

Brazilian butt lift is for men and women who have:

• Flat and sagging buttocks
• Lack an appealing lower body profile
• Gluteal asymmetry, and/or buttock defects
• For women, the desire to have better feminine and shapely buttocks and curves
• Traumatic buttock injuries or buttock contour deformities
• Willingness to undergo buttock reconstruction following bariatric surgery
• A buttock shape and size not in conformity with their personality

THE PROCEDURE

A Brazilian butt lift is usually performed as an outpatient surgery in about 2 hours under general anesthesia. The procedure may take longer, depending on the amount of donor sites that are used, as well as how many injections are needed to achieve the desired look. After the lifting procedure, you should expect swelling and bruising of the rear end and the liposuction area(s). You may have difficulty sitting and may not be able to comfortably do so until the swelling has subsided. Afterwards, your buttocks should look and feel natural. The extra fat from liposuction may be saved and used at the first follow-up appointment to help fill in any unevenness and add smoothness. It will take approximately 3 months to see the final results. Liposuction is a safe procedure, and most Brazilian Butt Lift patients do not experience any significant complications. However, fat grafting may cause possible swelling, bruising, tissue scarring, nerve compression, or infection, unless adequate care is taken during the procedure. An embolism can occur when fat is loosened and enters the blood vessels with signs of pulmonary embolisms, including shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. This is why it is necessary to undergo such surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon.

RECOVERY TIME AND HEALING

There will be soreness, swelling and pain soon after the surgery. You may have to stay in the hospital for a day. Here are a few post-operative precautions you may need after a Brazilian butt lift:

• Rest from job for at least a week
• Keep incisions clean and dry
• Avoid sitting for a week and do minimum sitting for the next 6 weeks
• Keep walking, running, and intense activities involving the buttocks to a minimum for 6 weeks
• Don’t sleep in a supine position for 6 weeks
• Don’t allow pressure or tension on buttocks for 6 weeks
• Use compression garment up to 6 weeks

Swelling and bruising will subside considerably in a week, allowing most patients to resume their work. However, faster recovery is subject to rest, healing, and precautions. Our plastic surgeon will remove the drainage pipes attached after 5 days. Compression garments must be worn for the first few weeks with your recovery time taking from 1 – 3 weeks depending on the extent of the treatment and the areas treated. The pressure garments will ensure that the skin is held firmly against the body during the healing process thus encouraging healing without sagging. No pressure is to be put on the buttock region for 6 weeks. This means no sitting directly on the buttock. Patients may sit with a pillow under their thighs. It takes at least 6 months to experience the full benefits of a Brazilian butt lift. Once the healing is complete, the area becomes firmer, making fuller contours very apparent.

GORGEOUS GLUTES ARE HERE

You can now achieve fuller hips and buttocks that you have always wanted with a Brazilian butt lift. This popular cosmetic surgery may be exactly what you need to boost your confidence and buttocks! Contact Elite Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation and find out if this procedure is right for you.

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