Brazilian Butt Lift (Fat grafting to buttocks)

The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks using the patient’s own fat. Also known as fat grafting to the buttocks, the procedure involves two main steps: liposuction to harvest excess fat from other areas of the body, and then the purified fat is injected into the buttocks to achieve a fuller and more sculpted appearance.

Liposuction: The surgeon begins by performing liposuction on areas of the body with excess fat, such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or back. The fat is carefully extracted using a thin, hollow tube called a cannula. The liposuction process not only provides fat for the buttock augmentation but also allows for body contouring in the donor areas.

Purification and Processing: After the fat is harvested, it is processed to separate impurities, damaged fat cells, and excess fluids. The purified fat is then prepared for injection into the buttocks.

Fat Grafting to Buttocks: The surgeon carefully injects the purified fat into different layers of the buttocks to create a natural and symmetrical result. The fat is strategically placed to achieve the desired shape, projection, and contour.

Benefits:

• Natural Enhancement: The Brazilian Butt Lift results in a more natural-looking enhancement since it uses the patient’s own fat rather than implants or synthetic materials.
• Dual Benefits: The procedure provides body contouring in the donor areas (e.g., abdomen, thighs) and enhances the shape of the buttocks.
• Minimal Scarring: The incisions made for liposuction and fat injection are typically small and result in minimal scarring compared to traditional buttock augmentation surgeries.

Considerations:

• A Brazilian Butt Lift is a surgical procedure that requires general anesthesia.
• Patients must have enough excess fat in other areas of the body for liposuction to be a suitable donor for the fat transfer.
• Some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body over time, so surgeons may slightly overcorrect during the procedure to account for this.
• Proper post-operative care, including avoiding sitting or lying directly on the buttocks for several weeks, is crucial for optimal results and fat survival.
• Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.