Buttock implants tend to improve prominence in the central buttock region and also increase volume although usually to a lesser extent than BBL. The former approach is usually favored as it is more likely to avoid the ability to feel the edge of the implants. Typically, buttock implants are placed within the muscles of the buttocks although sometimes they are placed on top of the muscle and under the fat layer. Buttock implants are made of a soft solid silicone material and implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes. We do not perform deep injections into the deeper gluteus muscles which could lead to inadvertent injection of fat into the deep veins of the muscles with possible dire consequences.Ī less common technique for enhancing the buttock prominence as the placement of buttock implants. Current safety recommendations limit fat to be transferred to the superficial buttock region which limits the amount of volume that can be safely placed, and we follow strict guidelines as to how the technique should be performed. Care is taken in the post operative weeks to avoid pressure and swelling in the buttocks that could decrease the amount of fat that permanently stays in the buttocks.īrazilian buttock lifting does have its limitations and concerns. The tiny collection of fat cells that are injected into the buttocks slowly develop capillary circulation which for several weeks is quite fragile. Every tissue in the body requires circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients for metabolism.
Fat that is injected becomes a fat “graft”, similar to a skin or bone graft. When fat is transferred to the buttock region during a BBL procedure, careful attention during both the procedure and also in the postoperative period is necessary to obtain optimal results. It should be noted that although fat grafting to the buttocks is called a Brazilian buttock lift, it is not a true surgical lift although can certainly give the appearance of a more lifted bottom by changing the highlights of the shape.
Fat can be liposuctioned from other body areas- the abdomen and lower back are very common regions and liposuction in these areas help accentuate the buttock region. Fat can also be transferred to the hips and thighs in certain individuals to help improve shaping. In this technique, fat that has been collected via liposuction, is injected into the buttock region enhancing the volume and also shaping to a more pleasing contour. What is a Brazilian butt lift?īrazilian butt lifts (BBL) are the most popular way of enhancing the volume of the buttock region. Attention is also paid to the abdomen, hips, and thighs to ensure a natural transition to these body areas and to compliment your curves. In certain individuals, some of these techniques can be combined to achieve the aesthetic goal. Sometimes, liposuction can be employed if there are areas of the buttock contour that are deemed too full. These include fat grafting, buttock implants, and surgical lifting.
There are three major techniques that we utilize to improve the buttock contour.