A Brazilian butt lift is a surgical procedure that uses fat from other areas of the body to enhance the buttocks. This procedure has been the subject of some negative publicity, partially because people don’t properly vet out the plastic surgeon they choose. In some cases, people are having this procedure done “underground,” which comes with significant risks.
Anyone who’s considering a Brazilian butt lift should turn to a reputable plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Joel Aronowitz, who has experience handling this procedure. Taking the time to understand the procedure and the recovery may help people to enhance the success since they’ll know what to expect.
What happens during a Brazilian butt lift?
A Brazilian butt lift is known as a gluteal fat grafting surgery. This outpatient procedure involves taking the fat out of the hips, thighs, or abdomen through liposuction. The fat is purified and then prepared to transfer into specific areas in the buttocks.
Surgeons usually transfer more fat than what’s actually necessary for the procedure because some fat may not graft properly. The goal is to have just enough to produce the buttocks shape the woman desires.
This procedure requires the woman to be placed under general anesthesia, but some surgeons may use sedation and local anesthesia instead. It comes with specific risks, such as:
- Nausea from the anesthesia
- Allergic reactions
- Blood accumulation under the skin
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Pain
- Swelling or bruising
- Cellulitis
- Asymmetry of the buttocks
- Fat embolism
Working with a reputable surgeon and following proper preparation and aftercare instructions can minimize these risks.
What’s the recovery like after a Brazilian butt lift?
It takes considerable time to recover from a Brazilian butt lift. You won’t be able to sit normally for approximately eight weeks after the surgery. For the first couple weeks, the only time you can put pressure on your buttocks is when you’re using the bathroom. After a couple weeks, you’ll have to use modified options for sitting.
You should be able to return to work 10 to 14 days after the surgery, but that’s only the case if you don’t have a physically demanding job. The surgeon should give you specific instructions that takes the procedure you had into account.
It can take up six months to see the full results of the Brazilian butt lift. Receiving proper follow-up care with a licensed surgeon, such as Joel Aronowitz is critical. These visits can help to head off potential issues, such as infections, before they get too bad.
