Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure (BBL)

Liposuction removes fat from undesired locations that will help enhance the curvature of fat injections in the buttocks such as, lower back and hips. The fat is removed with a specialized cannula, and is then processed before reintroducing it back into the buttocks. This eliminates any other fluid within the removed fat tissue so that only fat cells are grafted. Small areas can typically be done under local anesthesia, however larger areas are best done under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Because the fat used originates 100% from the patient’s own tissue, complications are diminished with received injections. The processed fat is then carefully injected into the buttock to create the desired contour and size.

Recovery time varies patient to patient, but 4+ weeks should be allotted for a full recovery in which the patient should refrain from extraneous exercise. The patient should also refrain from sitting for the first 2 weeks of recovery as well. It is important to walk a minimal amount every day, post-op, in order to keep blood circulation through the buttocks in order to prevent blood clots. Patients usually can return to work in approximately 2-4 weeks.