Trends in cosmetic surgery change from year to year. Often, people decide to undergo plastic surgery to improve their self-esteem by keeping up with the latest and most popular trends. As of 2020, Brazilian butt lift surgery is one of the most popular procedures in the United States. If diet and exercise haven’t helped you achieve your body goals, this procedure might be right for you, too. Before you decide to undergo any cosmetic surgery procedure, you should educate yourself and speak to a medical professional. By learning more about this procedure now, you will enter into a well-informed discussion with your doctor about your decision. Together, you will make the best medical decision possible.
What is Brazilian butt lift surgery?
A Brazilian butt lift is a specialized fat transfer procedure that changes the size and shape of the buttocks. The surgeon removes excess fat from the hips, abdomen, lower back, or thighs with liposuction. Then, your surgeon strategically injects some of the removed fat into the buttocks.
Brazilian butt lift vs. butt implants: what’s the difference?
There are significant differences between a butt lift procedure and butt implants. The most significant advantage of Brazilian butt lift surgery is that it increases buttock size without implants. This means that there are no synthetic or foreign substances that are permanently placed in the body. With an experienced and licensed cosmetic surgeon, this procedure is low risk for complications. Many patients say the results look very natural and they look and feel more confident post-procedure.
On the other hand, having butt implants is the right choice for some patients. For example, if you are very lean, you may not have enough fat to remove for the procedure. In this case, buttock implants are the only way to achieve the desired outcome. However, patients should aim to understand the added risks of having implants. This can include a higher risk for infection. Additionally, surgeons believe that buttock implants can look and feel less natural.
In either case, your plastic surgeon should be able to tell you which procedure is right for you. Based on your body type, your unique circumstances, and your ultimate goals for the procedure, one might be better than the other. Speak to a medical professional to learn more.
Procedure overview
During Brazilian butt lift surgery, your doctor will perform three basic steps.
- Your surgeon removes fat from the hips, lower back, thighs, abdomen, and/or other areas with liposuction.
- The extracted fat is purified and prepared for transfer to the buttocks.
- The cosmetic surgeon injects the fat into specific points on the buttocks to achieve the desired size.
Typically, a surgeon performs this type of surgery as an outpatient procedure. Your plastic surgeon will administer either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia. Which type is used depends on your doctor’s preferences as well as what will work best for your unique condition. After the procedure, your medical team will monitor your vitals to ensure everything looks normal. You will then be able to leave to recover in the comfort of your own home.
FAQS about body lift procedures
The following questions are the most frequently asked by patients interested in body lift procedures.
- What is recovery like? Pain is typically minimal and easily controlled through pain medication. However, you will not be allowed to sit or lie directly on your buttocks for about 2 weeks after the procedure. You can get back to normal sitting after about 8 weeks. You can resume work after about 2 weeks.
- Am I a good candidate? If you want a buttock augmentation without implants, you have fat stores in other areas to collect and move, and you are willing and able to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for several weeks, you might be a good candidate. Speak to your doctor to learn more.
- What are the typical outcomes for these procedures? Brazilian butt lifts offer permanent results. The final result from the procedure is seen after about six months, when the swelling has gone down and the healing is complete.
- How can I know if my surgeon is right to perform my procedure? Brazilian butt lift surgery is complex and requires specialized training. Not all plastic surgeons are qualified to perform the procedure. Ask your doctor if he or she has the right training and what his or her experience is with this procedure.
The answers above are general guidelines to commonly asked questions. For more specific answers to your unique condition and body goals, you should speak to a medical professional. Only your doctor can give you specific insight into your procedure and what you can expect from the outcome.
Dr. Anthony Berlet & Body Lift Surgery: Learn more with us
Dr. Berlet has helped patients in the northern New Jersey and New York City areas for over 20 years. Helping his patients achieve their body goals and improve their self-esteem is a top priority. Along with this caring and attentive staff, Dr. Berlet aims to help patients achieve the best outcomes from their cosmetic procedures. Patients who are choosing to undergo body lift procedures should have a doctor who has the experience and can communicate well. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to the team at Dr. Berlet’s office today! In the consultation, we will have a detailed conversation about your goals and your desired outcome. We can help you attain the look you’ve always wanted.