Many women struggle with the shape and size of their buttocks. Whether due to genetics, age or significant weight loss, the buttocks can lose their natural curvature. Diet and exercise can help, but for some patients these efforts aren’t enough to create the specific results they want-in this case a rounder and more shapely bottom. This is where a Brazilian Butt Lift can be beneficial.
Unlike implants, which are foreign to the body and can cause a host of complications and side effects, a Brazilian Butt Lift utilizes the patient’s own fat. The fat is harvested from areas of the body that have stubborn stores that resist diet and exercise, such as the stomach, thighs, or love handles. The fat is then injected into the buttocks to sculpt and augment its contours. By using the patient’s own fat, a Brazilian Butt Lift can also reduce the risk of infection and other side effects, which can occur with invasive implants.
The best candidates for Brazilian Butt Lift are generally a minimum of a size six in clothing. This is because there needs to be sufficient fat in other parts of the body to harvest and transfer for the procedure.
After butt augmentation with fat transfer, it is important that patients follow a strict post-surgical recovery plan. This includes avoiding placing any pressure on the area for the first two weeks, and sitting only on soft cushions for short periods of time. Strenuous exercise should be avoided as well, since it can interfere with the healing process. Patients should also stay in touch with their plastic surgeon through regular follow-up appointments, so that they can ensure that the healing process is on track to meet its goals. bbl surgery