Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery in New York
Brazilian Butt Lift NYC
Allure Plastic Surgery
A full, lifted butt is a sought-after asset that shapes the silhouette. Weight training and diet can't always deliver it. If you want a lifted, more shapely buttocks, a Brazilian butt lift may be the answer.
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian butt lift (also known as a BBL) is a procedure in which fat is removed from other parts of the body, filtered, cleaned, and then injected into the buttocks.
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Dr. Heller Discusses Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure
How Long Does Fat Stay After a BBL?
How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Procedure Last?
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Procedure?
Who is a Good Candidate?
You should be at or close to your ideal body weight before the procedure. Major weight loss or gain afterward can change your results. Because a BBL uses your own body fat, it won't work unless you have enough donor fat in the stomach, hips, thighs, or lower back. If you are too slim, the doctor may advise you to gain some weight first. Patients must be at least 18 years old before treatment.
Those who make good candidates for a BBL are those who:
- Aren't happy with the size or shape of their butt
- Don't smoke and are in good general health
- Have sufficient fat to remove from other parts of the body
- Understands the differences between a butt augmentation with implants and a BBL
- Have good skin tone in the buttocks and hips
- Have realistic goals for a BBL and understand what it can and can't do
What are the Benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift?
The benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift include:
- A more full and natural-looking and feeling butt
- Fat removal from other areas of the body
- Improved bodily proportions
- A boost in self-confidence and appearance
- No risk of an allergic reaction as it uses fat taken from your own body
- Minimal scarring
- Results that can last for years
The Procedure
How Does the Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Work?
We typically begin with liposuction of the waistline and hips, to provide contouring while harvesting the fat. This allows us to perform optimal sculpting to the areas around the buttocks, before then processing and strategically injecting the fat into the muscle, building you a perky, youthful shapely bum. The remaining fat is then frozen so that it can be injected between four weeks to six months following the procedure.
The Brazilian butt lift has become one of our more popular procedures in recent years. It is less invasive and easier to recover from than buttock implants.
Longevity
How Long Does a BBL Last?
During recovery, your body reabsorbs some of the injected fat cells. This is expected and accounted for during surgery. Caring for the buttock area properly while you heal matters. By about 5-6 weeks after surgery, you'll see your final results.
Weight gain and loss can grow or shrink the transferred fat cells, but the cells stay in place and count as a permanent transfer. Age is also a factor, since it causes sagging and tissue loss over time. In general, expect your results to last several years or much longer.
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Got a BBL with Dr. Heller and the shape looks so natural and proportionate. He did not go for anything extreme, just balanced my figure perfectly. Could not be happier.Jasmine R., Google Review
FAQ
BBL FAQ
What is the difference between a Brazilian butt lift and butt augmentation?
With a Brazilian butt lift, fat is removed by liposuction from a donor area such as the hips, thighs, or belly, then purified and injected into the buttocks for a more rounded shape. It also slims and sculpts the donor areas. Butt augmentation with solid silicone implants is an option for those who lack enough donor fat for a BBL. Implants carry greater risks, longer downtimes, and scarring.
Will I be able to sit down after my procedure?
Sitting may be slightly uncomfortable for a few weeks after treatment. A special cushion, which the doctor will suggest, helps. You will wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and keep your new contours intact.
How much larger will my butt be after BBL?
Results vary from patient to patient, based on your aesthetic goals and the amount of fat available for transfer. We work to fulfill your wishes, but it's important to stay realistic about what's achievable.
More Options
Butt Thread Lift
As the buttock ages, it loses soft tissue and volume, and the skin begins to sag. During a thread lift, tiny barbed suture threads are placed from a hidden point above the butt to the bottom of each cheek. The threads are tightened, then the small incision is closed. Three months later, the threads are tightened a bit more, and the butt achieves a higher, tighter lift.
The procedure suits patients who don't have enough fat for the Brazilian fat transfer technique. Patients who do have enough fat can combine the two for an even more lifted, rounder result.
There is no scar, little to no downtime, and the procedure can even be done under local anesthesia. We are proud to be the first plastic surgery group to offer this butt lift procedure in the Staten Island, NYC area.
Butt Injections
Some patients who want buttock enhancement have very little fat in the possible donor sites, so a traditional BBL isn't their best option. (Donor sites usually include the stomach and hips.)
For patients with too little donor fat, we often recommend dermal fillers as an alternative. They reshape and add volume and fullness to the buttocks.
The dermal fillers most commonly used for this purpose are Sculptra and Radiesse, as well as other hyaluronic-acid-based dermal fillers. As hyaluronic acid is already a naturally occurring component in the body, adverse reactions are very, very rare, and the fillers make noticeable improvements in the shape and size of the buttocks.
Because the buttocks hold a lot of fatty tissue and few nerve endings, there is little pain or discomfort during or after the procedure. Butt injections in place of a standard Brazilian butt lift produce results that can last two or three years, though they may require several ccs of filler for a noticeable change. Treatment takes 30 minutes with no downtime.
To find out more about butt enhancement procedures like the Brazilian butt lift at NYC's and Staten Island's Allure Plastic Surgery, please contact Allure Plastic Surgery online or call (866) 477-2023 today. We proudly serve all of New York City, including Staten Island, Manhattan, and other communities.
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