Answering Your Top Brazilian Butt Lift Questions

The Brazilian Butt Lift is an increasingly popular procedure, with many patients choosing the surgery to achieve either a natural-looking improved silhouette or a curvy result that “pops.” If you’re considering a Brazilian butt lift, you probably have several questions. You can ask Dr. Cruise any of these questions during your consultation, but you may also find answers to some of the most common patient questions here.

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Butt Lift is fat transfer to the buttocks. Fat is removed from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs using liposuction. This fat is then purified before being injected into the buttocks for a lifted, round, and fuller shape. The procedure is designed to augment the buttocks while sculpting the body for a curvier, proportionate, and more beautiful silhouette.

What’s the Difference Between a BBL and Butt Implants?

Buttock implants require the use of a silicone implant to add volume and shape the buttocks and does not address other areas of the body. A Brazilian butt lift is a more comprehensive procedure, creating a more natural-looking result and contouring the waist in addition to adding volume to the buttocks. It is also safer than buttock implants since it is using your body’s own fat.

How Long is Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery?

Most patients require about two weeks of downtime before they are ready to return to work, school, or other daily activities after their Brazilian butt lift. Full recovery can take about six to eight weeks. Patients should avoid sitting directly on their buttocks during this time; instead, sit on an inflatable pillow. Exercise can be resumed about two to three weeks after a Brazilian butt lift, starting with light walking.

When Will I See Results After My BBL?

Results can be seen immediately after the procedure, though you will have swelling which will subside over the following weeks. After a fat transfer, some of the injected fat will be rejected by the donor area, so your final results will be different from what is seen immediately after the procedure. Final results are typically seen about six months after a Brazilian butt lift.

Am I a Candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift?

Most patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their buttocks are good candidates for a Brazilian butt lift. You should have an adequate amount of fat in other areas to complete the procedure. Most patients have adequate fat in their abdomen, flanks, back, hips, or thighs for a Brazilian butt lift, even if they are thin or athletic. Before having a Brazilian butt lift, you should be healthy overall and at a healthy and stable weight. Dr. Cruise will evaluate your health and other factors to determine if you are a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift.

Schedule a Consultation

To schedule a Brazilian butt lift consultation with Dr. Cruise, call the Newport Beach, CA office at (949) 446-1421 or request an appointment online.

Out-of-town patients or those who can’t fit a consultation into their busy schedule can also request a fast track virtual consultation with Dr. Cruise by securely sending photos and other information. Virtual consultations can be completed here.