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Brazilian Butt Lift
Fat Injections
A buttocks augmentation using fat transfer or fat grafting is commonly referred to as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). This procedure uses fat which is harvested from your own body to enhance the shape and size of your buttocks. Using liposuction, fat is first removed, through small incisions, typically in the abdomen, hips, or thighs, where stubborn fat is often present. After being purified, this fat is injected into the buttocks where stem cells take hold to achieve the desired contour.
Recovery Time
The recovery time following a BBL is typically faster than that related to butt implants, as the procedure itself is less invasive. Most patients return to work within one week and can resume most activities within three weeks but there are certain restrictions related to putting pressure directly on the treatment area. Because the BBL is a two-step procedure, patients will be recovering from the liposuction and fat transfer procedure simultaneously.
Risks
Following the procedure, the treatment area will be swollen, though the majority of this can be expected to resolve within 2 weeks. As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection, scarring, and bleeding. Although efforts will be made to ensure the survival of fat, there is a risk that some of the transferred fat will be reabsorbed by the body.
Results
Butt Implants
During a buttocks enhancement procedure using implants, the surgeon makes an incision in the buttocks and lifts the gluteus maximus in order to create a pocket for the implants. The implants, made of a soft, gel silicone, are carefully inserted and positioned before the incision is closed.
Recovery Time
Risks
Results
Following butt implant surgery, the results are immediately visible. However, it often takes as long as six to eight months for patients to get used to the feeling of the implants and move as they normally would.
If you are interested in learning more about buttock enhancement options which will get you to your goal look, please contact our clinic to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Craft.