A Brazilian butt lift enhances the shape, size, and firmness of the buttocks by using your body’s own fat. This procedure is ideal for addressing flat, sagging, or asymmetrical buttocks that can’t be improved through diet or exercise, restoring a youthful and sensual appearance.
Recovery varies, but most patients take 3–5 days off work. A compression garment is worn to minimize swelling, and direct pressure on the treated area should be avoided for 10–14 days. Sitting on a pillow between the thighs can help redistribute weight comfortably.
Patients often achieve firmer, rounder, and more voluminous buttocks, along with a boost in confidence and self-esteem. A Brazilian butt lift provides natural-looking enhancements that complement your overall body shape.
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Although the results from a Brazilian butt lift can take a few months to fully develop, once they do, they will last for years. In fact, many patients enjoy BBL results that last several years. An exact timeline is difficult to predict, as the specific duration of your results will depend on your lifestyle habits, genetics and other factors.
The BBL surgery typically takes between two and four hours to perform. The procedure requires this amount of time because it involves multiple surgical techniques; both liposuction for removing fat from the desired area of the body and the injection process during which that fat is transferred to the buttocks.
It is important to avoid sitting directly on the buttocks following the BBL procedure, as the treatment area will be sensitive, and any excess stress can impact your results. You can use a special cushion to minimize the pressure on the treatment area when sitting. Otherwise, sitting should be kept to a minimum, and patients are encouraged to instead lay on their stomach or their sides.
Considering that your body fat is used to perform the BBL procedure, it is actually recommended that you are a few pounds over your ideal body weight prior to your BBL procedure. This ensures that you have enough fat to transfer to the buttocks. Following your procedure, we can help you develop dietary and exercise habits to maintain your results and your ideal body weight.
During the Brazilian butt lift procedure, fat is removed from one area of the body before being injected into the buttocks. Not all of the fat removed for the procedure will survive the injection process, which means you may experience a net loss in body fat. While this can result in weight loss, any weight loss experienced will be very minor. The BBL procedure is not intended to be a weight loss treatment.
There is no minimum weight requirement for a BBL. Instead, your candidacy will be determined based on your amount of body fat and your treatment goals. Generally, BMI can be a good indicator of whether you are an appropriate weight for treatment, although it is not a foolproof method. Patients with a BMI ranging from 23 to 30 are typically good candidates for the procedure, although each patient will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
The BBL procedure is performed with your natural body fat, which will last for many years once transferred to the buttocks. For this reason, patients can enjoy results that last for several years or even longer. However, the longevity of these results will also depend on a patient’s lifestyle following treatment. Changes in weight and the natural aging process can affect your BBL results over time.
BBL surgery is performed with general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. With this anesthetic technique, patients will remain safe and comfortable throughout the BBL surgery. You can expect some discomfort during the recovery period, particularly in the first week or two following the surgery. Fortunately, this pain can be effectively managed by resting, using the prescribed medications and over-the-counter pain relievers, and following your recovery guidelines.
A BBL, when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon like Dr. Troy Austin of Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery, is a perfectly safe surgery. Before treatment, we’ll evaluate your health status to ensure you are an optimal candidate for a safe treatment. Furthermore, by following your recovery guidelines and protocol, patients can enjoy a safe and rewarding recovery from their BBL surgery.
