Possible Complications

Possible Brazilian Butt Lift Complications

The Brazilian butt lift carries a favorable risk to benefit ratio when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure.

There are two procedures being performed as part of the BBL; liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks. To read about possible side effects and complications associated with liposuction, click here.

Patients will frequently experience some bruising, swelling, temporary numbness and mild discomfort where the fat was injected into the buttocks. During the healing process, there may be contour irregularities or asymmetry, which will resolve over time.

While rare, patients should be informed about the possibility of the following risks and side effects associated with a Brazilian butt lift: blood or fluid collection, contour defects or asymmetry that doesn’t improve after fully healed, and over correction or under correction.

As an Orange County Brazilian butt lift surgeon, Joseph T Cruise, MD has years of experience and knowledge that helps him prevent these occasional complications. Joseph T Cruise, MD and his staff also provide their patients with detailed instructions on how to prevent and recognize healing complications. If you have concerns about the risks of having Brazilian butt lift surgery, please compile a list of questions and bring them to your consultation. A member of the Cruise Plastic Surgery staff or Joseph T Cruise, MD will gladly address these with you. It’s important that you are fully educated and feel confident with your decision to have a Brazilian butt lift.