During a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), the surgeon transfers fat from another area of the body (such as the stomach, thighs, or hips) into the buttocks to give it a larger and more contoured shape. While the word “lift” is in the name of the procedure, the treatment actually increases the amount of volume in the butt.
Want to know more about how it is performed and why patients want to have the procedure? The answers are in this article.
The process starts with the administration of anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure. Then, the surgeon makes small incisions in the targeted area of the body where the fat is scheduled to be removed. Liposuction is performed which means a cannula will be inserted into this area so the fat can be suctioned out of the body.
The next step is purifying the removed fat by removing any excess fluid. This is necessary so the doctor only places fat cells into the buttocks. The surgeon creates small incisions in the buttocks where the purified fat will be injected. Once the fat is placed in the backside of the patient, the incisions will be closed with stitches.
Ideal candidates for a Brazilian butt lift include someone with extra fat elsewhere on the body that can be transferred to the buttocks and is in overall good health. A good candidate also includes a person who wants a larger and rounder look to the butt.
Patients decide they want to have a BBL because they hope to gain an enhanced look to the size and shape of the butt. They also do not want butt implants placed in their body. In addition, the area where the fat was removed gains a slimmer and more toned look thanks to the elimination of fat in that area.
Other popular reasons for wanting a Brazilian butt lift include the desire to gain an improved balance to the figure of the body and improving the self-esteem of the patient.
Once the surgery is completed, the patient can expect to see some bruising and swelling where the fat was removed from the body. Even though there will be some soreness, the patient needs to walk around in order to keep the blood flowing and avoid the formation of blood clots. Any pain can likely be addressed by pain medication prescribed by the doctor.
For a period of one to two months after the surgery, a compression garment will need to be worn to help contain any swelling and aid the healing process. The compression garment will likely have a cut-out for the butt so there will not be any pressure on the newly injected fat cells.
It is important to avoid sitting on the butt for anywhere from two to eight week as this can kill transferred fat cells or cause an indention in the buttocks. Patients can use a special pillow recommended by the surgeon if the person needs to sit down. In addition, the patient should not sit in the same position for extended periods of time.
The patient needs to sleep on their side or stomach for the first six to eight weeks after surgery to avoid damaging or killing any of the fat cells.
Any strenuous activities need to be avoided for the first month after the procedure. The surgeon will let the person know when they can resume high-impact activities.
The final results that are provided by the surgery depend on the amount of liposuction that was performed along with the amount of fat that is injected into the buttocks of the person.
There will be an immediate improvement in the shape of the butt and the contour of the body where liposuction was performed. The final results can take around three months to become visible due to swelling after the surgery. As long as the patient follows a healthy lifestyle and does not experience a large amount of weight loss or weight gain after the surgery, the final results should be permanent in the buttocks.
There are some common risks patients need to know about before they make the final decision to have a BBL procedure. These risks include an infection after the surgery, loose skin where liposuction was performed, bruising, skin discoloration, swelling, asymmetrical results, and blood clots.
Patients need to ask their surgeon of choice about the possible risks and complications involved with a Brazilian butt lift. Each person is different which means not everyone will experience all of the complications listed above. However, every patient needs to be properly informed and aware of these risks when they are thinking about making changes to the size or shape of their buttocks by having a Brazilian butt lift.
- MA
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