A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a unique procedure, different from more traditional forms of buttocks augmentation. This innovative technique provides beautiful, natural-looking results without using silicone implants or any type of foreign substance. The patients’ own harvested body fat is transferred to the butt cheeks and hips to achieve desired shape and contour.
For the BBL, fat is harvested from other areas of the body like the abdomen, flanks, back, chin, upper arms, etc. and is purified so that only the highest quality fat cells are used for injection to the buttocks. The fat transfer is made through very small incisions into the buttocks. The harvested fat cells are placed in between muscle layers and close to a blood supply where they have a greater chance of survival instead of being absorbed by the body.
The fat restores the shape and volume of the buttocks and tightens the skin, all while providing a more youthful appearance and contour. Fat transfer can also improve the texture of the skin since fat contains stem cells that help create new tissue and collagen. The buttock lift may take anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours, depending on various factors such as the amount of fat that needs to be removed and the desired shape and size of the buttocks.
While the goal of a standard “butt lift” is generally to eliminate loose skin and decrease size, a BBL fills in sunken areas to create pleasing additional volume. The procedure can provide dramatic, transformative results for patients who long for a more youthful, perky, or voluptuous backside. It can also improve asymmetry and similar cosmetic flaws.
Using liposuction to harvest fat from the abdomen, thighs, and other areas provides additional body sculpting benefits as well. With a BBL, you can trim unwanted fat to accentuate your curvy bottom and re-contour your overall shape. The end result is a more youthful, fit appearance with pleasing, proportional curves.
