What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The Brazilian butt lift, also known as a BBL or buttocks/gluteal augmentation, is meant to define and reposition the outer thighs and buttocks, so they appear more rounded and shapelier. The procedure is performed in two steps. The first step involves the removal of fat via liposuction from an area like the abdomen, hips or thighs. The harvested fat is injected into the buttocks in strategic locations to achieve natural, long-lasting fullness.

Dr. Gana achieves a signature smooth cosmetic effect through advanced liposuction techniques, SAFE liposuction technique, that allow for more efficient fat removal and better preservation of the eliminated cells. He also has the expertise and artistic eye to place the fat in the precise pattern that will achieve an optimal contour to the backside. This procedure offers the double benefit of sculpting one area where stubborn fat may be a problem while adding curves to areas that might be lacking.

Is a Brazilian Butt Lift Right for You?

During your initial consultation, Dr. Gana will listen carefully to your concerns and aesthetic goals to determine whether a Brazilian butt lift is the right option for you. This procedure may meet your expectations if you have the following:

• A desire to enhance the size of the derriere
• Area of stubborn fat that can be used as a donor site
• Sufficient fat to remove and inject into the buttocks
• Contour irregularities that can be addressed through fat injections
• Good skin tone and elasticity, ensuring the skin conforms smoothly around the new contour
• The ability to remain off your buttocks for a few weeks to ensure optimal results

To qualify for a Brazilian butt lift, you must be in relatively good health with realistic expectations about what this procedure will do for you. Dr. Gana will take ample time to explain the process and the potential outcome, so you are fully prepared for your treatment.

Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon

While the Brazilian butt lift is less invasive than a surgical buttock lift using implants, there are potential risks associated with this procedure. When performed by an inexperienced plastic surgeon, fat grafting to the buttocks can lead to fat embolism in a minimal number of patients. In addition, there are risks associated with liposuction, including contour irregularities that can occur when the surgeon does not remove the fat evenly from the treatment area.

Dr. Gana has considerable experience in both steps of the Brazilian butt lift, ensuring his patients receive a safe treatment and excellent results. He utilizes the S.A.F.E. liposuction technique, which loosens fat cells before removal to minimize damage to surrounding skin and tissue. His injection techniques for fat transfer are also meticulous, as he takes special care to avoid blood vessels when delivering the fat to the treatment area, thus minimizing the risk of fat embolism and other serious complications. He follows the latest safety guidelines created by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Fat is only injected into the subcutaneous plane, not in the muscle. Dr. Gana also does not inject up from the buttock crease which has a higher rate of intramuscular injection.

Benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift

Patients that choose a Brazilian butt lift as a means of augmenting the backside can experience a variety of benefits:

• • Rounder, fuller buttocks
  • Ability to remove stubborn fat from another area of the body
  • Both steps completed in a single visit to our office
  • Creation of a more proportionate body contour
  • No scarring from the butt lift; minimal scarring from the liposuction process
  • No concerns over complications caused by synthetic implants

When a Surgical Butt Lift is a Better Option

While there are numerous advantages to a Brazilian butt lift, this procedure won’t be the best choice for everyone. Two factors could make you a better candidate for a traditional lift surgery:

• Your buttocks have begun to droop, giving you an aged appearance from the back
• You have substantial folds of loose skin due to weight fluctuations or the aging process

In these cases, butt lift surgery allows Dr. Gana to reposition the buttocks to a higher, perkier position while removing loose folds of skin for a smoother, more contoured look. This process can be combined with fat transfer if you would also like to add fullness to the buttocks at the same time.

Choices in a Brazilian Butt Lift

The Brazilian butt lift allows you to select the area where you want to remove fat deposits that have not reacted to diet and exercise. Common treatment locations include:

• • • Abdomen
    • Upper and lower back
    • Hips and flanks
    • Inner and outer thighs

In some cases, more than one treatment site may be used to collect enough donor fat to produce the desired results during the buttock augmentation. Dr. Gana will help you determine the best treatment plan to create the best possible body contouring results overall.

Preparing for Your Procedure

A Brazilian butt lift may not be as invasive as a surgical lift procedure, but there are still potential risks associated with the treatment. To help reduce those risks, Dr. Gana will give you a list of instructions to prepare for your surgery to ensure your safety and the success of your procedure. That list might include:

• Stop smoking before any surgery, since nicotine can interfere with your body’s ability to heal and possibly increase anesthesia-related complications
• Stop taking medications that could exacerbate bleeding during and after surgery, including blood-thinners, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and aspirin
• Talk to Dr. Gana about supplements you might be taking, such as St. John’s wort, vitamin E or fish oil, since these substances can also increase bleeding risks
• Take enough time off work to recuperate and line up help with your house, children and pets so you can devote yourself entirely to the recovery process
• Fill prescriptions before your surgery, so they are ready for you to take as soon as you get home

Dr. Gana may give you additional instructions based on your unique situation. It is imperative that you follow all these directions carefully to prepare yourself for your procedure and ensure a positive, successful treatment experience.

Brazilian Butt Lift Overview

Dr. gana will perform the liposuction step of your Brazilian butt lift using local, twilight or general anesthesia. Tiny incisions are created to insert a narrow cannula directly into the fatty deposit. You will also receive fluid into the treatment site, which contains an anesthetic the further increases your comfort level while lowering your risk for bleeding during and after treatment. The cannula Dr. Gana uses has a small vibrating tip that loosens fat cells before they are removed for a gentler process overall.

Dr. Gana uses the S.A.F.E. liposuction technique, which stands for separation, aspiration and fat equalization. The separation phase takes place when the vibrating cannula loosens and separates the fat cells from the rest of the tissue. Aspiration refers to the removal of the fat cells from the body using suction incorporated into the cannula. The fat equalization phase requires the surgeon to leave a thin layer of fat just underneath the dermis to create a smoother contour and reduce the risk of dimpling on the outer surface of the skin.

The cells that were removed during liposuction are carefully preserved and prepared for injection into the buttocks. Dr. Gana will use very small cannulas for the injection process, which minimize bruising and allow for more consistent delivery of the fat cells. Multiple sites will be injections to create a natural, symmetrical shape to the buttocks.

After Your Brazilian Butt Lift

Patients are usually a bit sore for the first few days after a Brazilian butt lift. Swelling and bruising are common side effects and may last for up to one month. We encourage patients to rest for around two weeks and avoid placing any excessive pressure on the backside during this time. This time off ensures the fat cells can “take” in the buttocks, which will allow you to keep the fuller shape you will likely see immediately following your procedure. Dr. Gana may recommend compression garments to encourage healing and healthy blood flow in the treatment areas.

Better Curves that Last

A Brazilian butt lift offers the curvier backend you want without incisions or postoperative scarring on the buttocks. In addition, you can sculpt other areas of the body where stubborn fat has gotten in the way of your desired body contour. Results of a Brazilian butt lift are evident within just weeks of the procedure, and when the treatment is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Gana, the results are quite long-lasting. To learn more about this procedure, contact Soulplace Surgery today at 0815 945 1311.

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