A Brazilian butt lift is a procedure that transfers fat to help augment the shape and size of the buttocks without the use of implants. During the procedure, extra fat is removed from the abdomen, lower back, thighs, or hips using liposuction, and then a portion of the fat is injected strategically into the buttocks. When the procedure is done with a talented cosmetic surgeon, it can improve the portions of the whole lower body, as well as help you lose fat in many common problem areas.
Why Have a Brazilian Butt Lift?
The proportion and shape of your buttocks are largely determined by genetics. While exercise and a healthy diet can help you tone the muscles and achieve healthy body weight, you can still remain unhappy with buttocks that are flat and don’t have any shape. This surgery can help you overcome the effects of genetics by reshaping the area.
You may want to consider having a Brazilian butt lift in order to improve lower body curves, decrease fat pockets on your belly, thighs, or hips and instead add to the fullness of the buttocks, help your clothing fit better, give you a more aesthetically pleasing and youthful shape. and enhance your overall proportions.
Are You the Right Candidate?
While the procedure can be a good option to improve the size and shape, there are some patients that are going to be better suited and it’s necessary to have realistic expectations about results. You may be a good candidate for this surgery if you want augmentation without implants, have good skin tone in the buttocks and hips, have sufficient fat stores in other areas that can be harvested, and are willing to avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for several weeks. Despite the name, it’s not a traditional lifting procedure and won’t address any loose skin in the area. If you are bothered by sagging or excess skin on the thighs or buttocks then there may be other suitable options.
Implants Versus Brazilian Butt Lift
The main benefit of the Brazilian butt lift is that it doesn’t use implants so the procedure has a lower risk and still gives you natural-looking results. However, if you are currently lean and don’t have fat to harvest then implants may be the only way you can get to your desired size. Implants may work better for some patients but there are added risks of having implants, such as a greater risk of having an infection. They also feel and look less natural when compared to the Brazilian butt lift.
Finding Your Surgeon
The procedure is complex and requires an eye for detail, along with experience in fat transfer techniques and extensive training. In order to get the best results, you want to ask about training and how many procedures he or she has performed so you know what to expect. Ask for before and after photos in order to give you a better idea of the aesthetic style as well.