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Are you dreaming of a more voluptuous, curvaceous backside that turns heads and boosts your confidence? You’re not alone! With celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian popularizing the hourglass figure, more people than ever are seeking ways to enhance their buttocks.
Enter the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a cosmetic procedure that uses your body’s own fat to create a fuller, rounder, and more natural-looking derriere. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of BBLs, including the procedure itself, risks and complications and what to expect during recovery. So, let’s dive into the world of Brazilian Butt Lifts and discover how this transformative procedure can help you achieve the curves you’ve always desired!
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian Butt Lift, often called BBL, is a popular surgery that enhances the shape and size of the buttocks using the patient’s own fat. The process involves liposuction to remove fat from areas of the body where an excess may exist, such as the abdomen, hips or thighs, and then injecting this back into the buttocks. This procedure has gained popularity recently due to its natural-looking results and the added benefit of body contouring.
What Is the Difference Between a Brazilian Butt Lift and Buttock Implants?
A Brazilian Butt Lift uses the patient’s own fat to enhance the buttocks, while buttock implants involve inserting silicone implants to create the desired shape and volume. BBLs often provide more natural-looking results and have a lower risk of complications than implants.
Dr. Vasisht at South Shore Plastic Surgery in New Jersey prefers the Brazilian Butt Lift technique over using implants, not only because the end result is a fuller, more contoured butt with a more natural look and feel, but because of the reduced chance of side effects and complications. Fat transfer also offers more lasting results and does not require further surgery.
Why Choose a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Many people choose BBLs for various reasons, such as enhancing their curves, improving their self-confidence, or addressing issues related to weight loss or aging.
They’re an excellent option for those looking for a more natural approach to buttock enhancement, as the procedure uses the patient’s own fat instead of implants. Additionally, BBLs can help balance body proportions and create a more attractive hourglass figure.
There are several advantages to choosing a Brazilian butt lift over other forms of augmentation that use artificial implants. While silicone implants can offer increased size and a rounder shape, they also have a greater risk of complications, such as scarring from incisions, infection, rupturing or dislodging of the implant (which will require surgery to repair) or capsular contracture (build-up of scar tissue around the implant, causing it to feel hard).
The Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure
Choosing the Right Surgeon
Finding a qualified plastic surgeon is your first step toward a successful BBL. Research potential surgeons, read reviews, and schedule consultations to discuss your goals and expectations. Ensure the surgeon is board-certified and has extensive experience performing Brazilian Butt Lifts. Learn more about Dr. Vasisht’s qualifications here.
Preparing for the Procedure
You will be provided detailed instructions on preparing for your BBL upon booking. This may include avoiding certain medications or supplements, maintaining a stable weight and requires quitting smoking. These guidelines ensure a smooth surgery and recovery process.
Fat Harvesting and Purification
Your BBL procedure begins with liposuction to remove fat from the donor site(s). This involves using a small, hollow tube called a cannula inserted through tiny incisions in the skin. Fat is suctioned out, leaving a slimmer, more contoured area.
Once your fat has been harvested, it undergoes a purification process to separate healthy fat cells from other components like blood and tissue. This step is crucial, as only viable fat cells will be used for the injection process.
Fat Injection + Augmentation
Your purified fat is strategically injected into your buttocks to achieve the desired shape and volume, as discussed in your consultation. Fat will be carefully placed in multiple layers and locations to create a natural, proportionate appearance. This part typically takes the most time and artistry while your new backside is shaped and built to look the way you’ve been dreaming of, in the most natural way possible.
Recovery and Aftercare
After your procedure, you can expect some swelling, bruising and discomfort in the liposuction and injection areas. Specific aftercare instructions may include wearing a compression garment to reduce swelling and support your new contours and avoiding sitting or lying directly on your buttocks for a specified period, typically two to three weeks. Additionally, you’ll need to take prescribed pain medication and antibiotics as needed to manage discomfort and prevent infection. You’ll gradually resume light activities and exercise under guidance as you heal, ensuring a smooth recovery and optimal results, which are complete within several weeks.
Expected Results of a BBL
The results of a Brazilian Butt Lift can vary depending on your goals, body type and the amount of fat available for transfer. However, you can generally expect a fuller, rounder and more lifted appearance in their buttocks. The procedure can create a more balanced and proportional silhouette, enhance the overall body shape and provide a more attractive hourglass figure. While this can significantly improve the appearance of your body, maintaining realistic expectations and understanding that individual results may vary is crucial.
While the body may reabsorb some fat cells after the procedure, most of the transferred fat should remain in the buttocks. The results of a BBL are considered long-lasting or even permanent for some, but factors such as weight fluctuations and aging can affect the long-term appearance of the buttocks over time. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle will help preserve the results of your Brazilian Butt Lift.
Brazilian Butt Lift Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with BBLs. Some of the most common may include infection, bleeding, scarring, asymmetry or uneven results or fat embolism, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. To minimize the risks associated with a Brazilian Butt Lift, choose a reputable, board-certified surgeon with experience and excellent references, like Dr. Vasisht. Start with a detailed consultation, follow your pre-and post-operative instructions closely and always openly discuss any concerns you may have.
Combining Brazilian Butt Lifts With Other Procedures
Yes, it’s possible to combine a BBL with other procedures, such as a tummy tuck, liposuction, CoolSculpting or breast augmentation, for a more comprehensive body transformation, just to name a few. Some choose to add it to their Mommy Makeover transformation. You can discuss your goals at your consultation to determine the best approach for your needs and create a treatment plan for your desired look.
Are You a Good Candidate For a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Ideal candidates for a BBL are individuals in good overall health, with enough excess fat in other body areas to use for the procedure, who are committed to maintaining a stable weight post-surgery.
So if you have tried to build the perfect booty shape and have yet to see results, call South Shore Plastic Surgery today at 856-784-2639 to schedule an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Vasisht. Let us help you boost your butt and enhance your body contours with a Brazilian Butt Lift!
