Brazilian butt lift is a great surgical option for patients who seek to reimagine the shape of the derrière with a fuller, contoured profile for the lower body. Below, experienced Southeastern Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. Mune Gowda explains the benefits of adding volume, curves and Brazilian flair to the buttocks with a convenient BBL procedure.
Southern Hemisphere Style
Brazilian butt lift uses fat from the hips, thighs or abdomen to add proportion and volume to the buttocks. Fat is harvested using liposuction, the proven surgical technique commonly used to shrink pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Your genetic profile largely determines the size and shape of the buttocks and how your body stores excess fat. Creating the Brazilian look without a surgical solution is difficult, as any attempt to weight gain in order to add volume to the buttocks will affect your entire body profile.
Surgical Sculpting
Adding volume is not the only goal of Brazilian butt lift; creating an appealing shape is also important. This is why, in addition to the fuller profile you seek, experienced Southeastern Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. Gowda also focuses on providing a final result that is balanced and proportionate.
Because Brazilian butt lift uses your own fat cells, it is more natural and less invasive than butt implants. The procedure is simple and convenient, with fewer potential complications. The result tends to look and feel better, too. Implants may be advised for very slim patients who may not have sufficient fat to transfer.
Addition and Subtraction
During Brazilian Butt Lift, the fat harvested from pockets elsewhere on the body is purified and filtered. Although such transfers have been performed for many years, today’s technique is far more sophisticated than procedures done decades ago. Advanced plastic surgeons now use a small-particle version of your body’s natural fat that will become an integral part of your buttocks. A portion of the fat cells will be absorbed by the body, and Dr. Gowda will compensate for this during the transfer.
Dr. Gowda performs Brazilian Butt Lift as an outpatient procedure, and offers general anesthesia, IV sedation or even local anesthetic, if preferred. Discomfort during recovery is minimal, but you will need to tolerate the inconvenience of not sitting or sleeping on your back for approximately two weeks. Patients must modify physical activity for about two months, but are typically able to return to work after 10 days. You will be able to admire your final shape in about six months, and the results will be long-lasting.
If you would like to learn more about Brazilian Butt Lift, we invite you to schedule a personal consultation with experienced Southeastern Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. Mune Gowda by using our email form, or calling our Novi office at (248) 305-8400 or our Troy office at (248) 530-0000.