What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Posted by Daniel Hardman on October 7th, 2022

During a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), a doctor moves fat from your thighs, hips, lower back, or belly to your buttocks. More of an hourglass shape with bigger buttocks is the end outcome.

If the fat is in your lower back or abdomen, a BBL may help reduce your waist. The fat is eliminated by doctors using liposuction. A little plastic tube called a cannula is used in this cosmetic surgery to suction out fat.

Who May Receive a BBL?

A Brazilian butt lift may be right for you if you:

• are in good general health.

• possess additional body fat that might be moved to the buttocks.

• Want buttocks that are bigger or appear more rounded.

• to prevent slouching for eight weeks following surgery.

• For eight weeks following surgery, you must avoid sleeping on your back.

How are buttock implants and a Brazilian butt lift different?

A silicone item is inserted in the area as a buttock implant to accentuate it. It differs from a BBL, which enlarges and rounds your buttocks by using body fat from the patient.

Obtaining a BBL may be less risky than getting buttock implants. Capsular contracture is possible. This occurs when the typical scar tissue that develops around implants hardens and begins to contract. This may occasionally result in pain or aesthetic issues with the implant.

An increased risk of infection following surgery exists with implants. For those who don't have enough excess fat to transfer for a successful Brazilian butt lift, buttock implants may be a decent alternative.

Recovery from Brazilian Butt Lift

It's crucial to carefully adhere to your doctor's recuperation recommendations after a BBL. You run the danger of eradicating the transferred fat cells if you don't. As a result, there is a lower chance that the surgery will yield the desired results.

the day following surgery.

After liposuction, the area where the fat was removed is likely to bruise and swell. After the surgery, it could be challenging to move around at first, but it's crucial to stand up and move around. This will aid in the general process of recuperation. Additionally, it will aid in avoiding constipation, which some narcotic medicines can bring on.

Additionally, some crimson fluid may start to seep from your incision sites. That is typical.

wearable compression gear. 

You'll probably need to cover the areas where you had liposuction with a compression garment for eight weeks after the operation. This aids in the recovery process. Any clothing your surgeon provides you with will likely have a buttocks cutout.

No slouching. 

It's crucial to avoid sitting on your butt for at least 8 weeks after getting a BBL. Sitting on your butt might cause indentations or the death of fat cells, which is not a desired outcome.

You must utilize a unique pillow 

if you do have to sit down. One might be given to you by your doctor or might be suggested. The only place you should sit after the first eight weeks is on a pillow. Avoid remaining seated in the same position for extended periods of time.

On your side or stomach, sleep. 

For the first eight weeks following surgery, you should also sleep on your side or stomach to prevent harming fat cells.

Your degree of exercise. 

You shouldn't do much for the first month following surgery. Avoid any activity that involves bouncing in particular. You can start doing lower-impact exercises like walking after a month.

You can typically resume any enjoyable activities, including ones with a high impact, after two months. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen.

Is Getting a BBL Safe?

Surgery always carries some risk. Fat embolization can occur if fat is injected too deeply during a Brazilian butt lift. This problem occurs when fat enters the bloodstream and moves to the heart or lungs, obstructing veins or arteries. Other dangers include:

• excessive fat injection, which can potentially result in fat embolization

• infections following surgery

• Skin sensory alterations, including numbness

• Skin that is too loose, especially where liposuction has been done

• Scarring

By thoroughly researching providers, you can decrease the chance of complications following a Brazilian butt lift. Pick a surgeon who has performed numerous successful BBLs and is board qualified. Ask your surgeon for before and after photos. Ensure that the procedure will be performed at a licensed surgical facility.