A Brazilian butt lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that uses liposuction to harvest fat from your arms, legs or abdomen.
The fat is then injected into your buttocks with a series of injections done six weeks apart to create a shapelier, rounded butt. The surgery for the Brazilian butt lift is generally considered less invasive than that of a Buttocks implant.
The Brazilian butt lift procedure initiates with liposuction.
Liposuction harvests fat used for injections into the buttocks cheeks. Your lower body (lower back, stomach and thighs) may be liposuctioned to make your buttocks become more prominent. This is often marketed as an additional benefit to the Brazilian butt lift; not only do you get a shapely rear end, you may get a total leaner profile that emphasizes your new curves.
The fat suctioned from these areas is processed and purified to make the injection materials that will be used for your butt lift. The fat is injected into different areas of your buttocks at various depths. Correct injection methods are essential to sculpt a uniform, smooth, natural appearance to the buttocks. A poor injection job will produce fat shapeless buttocks.
Potential side effects from a Brazilian butt lift
Complications may include but are not limited to irregular, asymmetric skin, numbness, bruising and swelling from the liposuction. Some patients ooze significant fluid from the incision and require precautions such as rubber sheets over a bed mattress. As with collagen injections, your doctor may overfill to allow for some fat re-absorption back into your body. This overfilling may temporarily make your buttocks look puffy or swollen. Unlike a butt lift that uses implants; fat injections do not have a risk of allergic reaction since they are your own natural substance.
Comments (61)
10/25/06
this is more of a question than a comment: if a person does not have enough fat can you get it from some where else
3/31/07
I am want a brazilian butt lift can you send me some information to me.
4/14/07
I would like some information on the brasilian butt lift and costs. I have been sent a wide range of quotes and curious why? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
5/25/07
keep in mind that the more that you sit on your new rear end it is getting pushed up and you will really have one of those butts that you can sit a cup on in the club. Many doctors do not like to do these types of procedures. believe me i have asked around to see what was recommended. hit the gym girl do the squats and the whole 9. best of luck!!!!
6/3/07
I heard of an injection that gives you a fuller butt. It is not lipo- it doesn't involve taking any fat out or putting any in. It's an injection, that swells your butt. If you know what I'm talking about please tell me the name or where I could find it.
6/8/07
I am an african-american woman that is interested in the brazilian lift. I live in Bflo, ny and would like to know of board certified surgeons in my area.
7/31/07
I am interested in the Brazilian butt lift. I live in Holly
Springs, NC and would like info on board certified surgeons and prices in my area.
8/12/07
Dr Thomas Roberts www.betterbuttocks.com
8/22/07
I was interested in the locations and the costs of the brazilian butt lift
9/3/07
I am very interested in getting a Brazilian butt lift and I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I would like information on board certified surgeons in the area (including price). I am in the process of losing weight.
12/10/07
I'm really interested and would like pricing. Can you do this with breast?
12/25/07
I am interested in a brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation for my area of Atlanta Ga. Please include pricing for both procedures.
1/1/08
I'm very much interested in the Brazilian Butt lift is there any surgeons in Nashville,Tn that perform this procedure? Or anywhere near this area?
Thanks
1/7/08
chimere i am near your area, if you received the information i would appreciate it if you would email it to me also.
1/9/08
I'm intereted on getting a brazilian lift and i'm curious about the cost
1/14/08
I am getting a Brazilian Butt Lift on Jan 21 in Beverly Hills. I do not live on the west coast but have reserved pretty cheap plane tickets and a reservation at a very nice hotel (which offers a discounted medical rate). I've wanted this procedure for almost 3 years and seriously researched it for the last 6 months. I leave on Wednesday...it's right around the corner and now I am getting nervous which I know is normal but really sucks (I have not been under anethesia since 5 yrs old). No one has died from this procedure and no one has died from my surgeon's office (one of the board certified surgeons from Extreme Makeover - I tried to choose the best). If all goes well, I will post more info on my doctor and the price. Wish me good luck :-)
1/14/08
We are still waiting to get the first reported brazilian butt lift review on RealSelf. Once you have the procedure, please do share your experience here . Good luck on the new rear-end!
BTW, here's our current list of Beverly Hills doctors offering the Brazilian Butt Lift surgery. Let me know if anyone is missing.
1/20/08
Hello I live in Atlanta also if you get the doctors or pricing could you please forward them to me.
1/21/08
The injection you are talking about is called hydrogel and I have a cousin who has a few friends that had it done in the harlem area. I am asking her about it but honestly I don't know how safe it is. I would go with the fat transfer if I find out it isn't safe. What good is a big butt if its waisted six feet in the ground.
2/2/08
I was wondering where in harlem she got the injections..I live in harlem and have been looking around and can't find...Thanks
2/7/08
i live in new york city i am looking for a doctor that does the brazilian butt fill. if you have any information please send it too me .
thanks :)
2/16/08
Hi my name is Flondia Thomas B.K.A Wawa and I'm a Neworleans girl and in my culture it's important to have a nice back.I have the whole package I'm sexy nice legs 155 pounds and pleaseing to the eyes,but I'm lacking the nice stack in the back could you please give me a price so i can know what I'm dealing with and if there's a clinic close to my city?
2/19/08
I read your response to a person questioning the hydrogel procedure. I live in Lakeland Florida and am looking into get that procedure done is there anyway you can give me the info. Its so hard to find out and the girls here are haters they hate for someone to look better than them.
3/2/08
i would like to know around how much the brazilian butt lift is? thanks
3/9/08
I heard of an injection that gives you a fuller butt. It is not lipo- it doesn't involve taking any fat out or putting any in. It's an injection, that swells your butt. If you know what I'm talking about please tell me the name or where I could find it.
3/9/08
I read your response to a person questioning the hydrogel procedure. I live in Kalamazoo Mi and am looking into get that procedure done is there anyway you can give me the info.
3/9/08
I am interested in the Brazilian butt lift. I live in Kalamazoo Mi
and would like info on board certified surgeons and prices in my area.
3/12/08
I had the Brazilian Butt Lift done 5 days ago and posted my experience under "liposuction" for those of you interested in reading about it. It's too soon to tell with 100% certainty, but so far, I really like the results.
4/1/08
Hello,
I'm excited tha I finally found what I'm looking for. I just want to know the average cost for doing this procedure. Is it a one time thing or is it a charge for everytime that I go.
Thank you
4/12/08
I have a few ppl whos had the hydrogel injections. they run for about a 1000 dollars. It hurts the first few days and your booty swells alot (so dont over-do it)but after a couple days the swelling goes down. & ur booty will look fantastic. But you have to upkeep. At least 1ce a year, or more. They do it in harlem,ny & atlanta. Its not FDA approved & its done on the low. All the strippers/trannies/ drag queens know who does it. theyre your best sources.
4/13/08
if anyone have any information about the butt injection hydrogel please email
4/18/08
I'm interested in prices and locations for the brazilian butt lift.
4/20/08
how long does it take for me to get well and i need to find out where in queens ny i could do it
4/23/08
I've been wanting a Brazilian Butt Lift myself for a very long time now. How is the results since your surgery?? And how much is the cost for the procedure.
4/26/08
can someone pls be humble enough to tell me where i could get the butt injection and how safe is it.
4/28/08
hey im interested in that injection i live in harlem. could anyone tell me the location where it gets done.
thank u
4/28/08
hey wats going on. i read you comment and i am very interested.. id like to talk to you bout that .. i wanna get that done, but want to know what are the side effects and where to go to get it done.. if you dont mind sharin that info with me id really apriciate it. thank u.
5/7/08
I live in Memphis, Tn., I looking for
board certified PS in GA, NC, or Fl
Yall please, reply let me know whats up? hook a sista up
5/25/08
i want to get the butt aug immediately please give me the contact info, only its for a low price
5/28/08
i need some information on butt injections from strippers or drag queens.i live in atlanta,ga
5/29/08
Ladies (or drag queens) here are the only two safe options -- have the fat suctioned from one place of your body (or booty) and injected to shape the butt, (Brazilian Butt Lift), or get buttock implants. With either, get a qualified, experienced in-the-back-side board-certified plastic surgeon, and make sure your procedure is performed in an accredited surgical center because this IS surgery.
While both Brazilian Butt lift and buttock implants carry real risks, the most risky that can leave you looking disfigured rather than risque, is certainly an injection of an non-approved substance. Hydrogel or anything else in the butt other than your own fat or an implant is a big no-no.
6/5/08
Hey, I'm a dancer here in atlanta and my neighbor had the hydrogel injections. She pd 1000 and the woman came right to her house. So, I'm going to go get the number. But, you aren't numb so I hear it hurts a little. And, it eventually goes back down.
6/26/08
Hi, did you get the surgery? How did it work out? Are you pleased? How much was it? Where did you go? Please reply
7/26/08
For the lady that got her brazilian lift on beverly hills surgen can u post ur result and how much was it :) thank u!!!
7/29/08
Sha-Ella, did you have any luck finding a surgeon? I'm still looking and I'm in the NYC area. Let me know if you have any information. Thanks!
8/18/08
I wanted to know if you could look out for a sister and let me know how i can get the injections done. I live in buffalo ny but will travel just to get them done.
9/6/08
Hello, im also in the atl area and i would luv to get the info for the lady thats does the shots. Ive been trying to get this done but since im new to the area i dont know who to ask here. Please send me an email.
Thanks
michelle
9/16/08
I read your post and just before replying noticed it was from 2007. I was wondering if you got the procedure, the cost, and your satisfaction with the results.
you response MUCH appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
9/29/08
Hey can you e-mail me the info of the person with the hydrogel injections...Thanks alot....I am not in Atl but will travel there!
10/5/08
hello...i live in atlanta and dont nobody down really as well. ive been trying to get this shot for a minute now. please contact me i really want to get this done.
10/21/08
I have also heard of this but can't remember the name of it. i will try to find out for you and hopefully can tell you by the end of the week. i think that you should consider this because i have seen that butt augmentation video and it really is painfull. And not only are you paying for a new behind but you will be getting and pating for liposuction.
10/28/08
Hello I'm very intersted i live in southwest florida can some with the lady in atlanta please email me with info about the hydrogel injection my email address is ....{edited}
please and thank you
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10/31/08
Its called bioplasty and its illegal in the states(unless its blackmarket) but practiced worldwide in clinics. They use an injectable filler called PMMA and insert it in your muscle, which propells the growth of your own collagen.
11/2/08
There is a reason things are illegal or blackmarket. They are not proven safe. What you spend for a cheap butt augment will be nothing compared to what you will have to spend to correct the complications that will result. Insurance does not pay for stupidity. Don't try this. There are safe means of using your own fat, and very safe and FDA approved buttock implants (try Sientra), but hydrogel or PMMA in the buttocks is just foolish.
11/4/08
i like to know how much is it .
and where the place.
11/5/08
WELL I WANT TO GET THE BRAZILIAN BUTT FILL SO I WOULD TO KNOW WHAT THE PRICES ARE AND ALSO DO YOU TUHINK AFTER YOU GET IT DONE YOU WILL LOSE IT IF YOU LOSE WAIT ..PLEASE REPLY I AM SO INTO THAT. ALSO ID LIKE TO KNOW THE DOCTORS IN MY AREA( WESTCHESTER COUNTY) AND PRICES THAKNS A LOT
11/6/08
I live in memphis, tn and am very interested in the price of this procedure as well as a good doctor to perform the surgey. I would like tp know about the butt injections only not the implants. Thank you. Another question do they have a plan where you can pay them such as financing?
11/6/08
My neighbor got the injections but it was from some under the tabledoctor who did it at her house. It cost her $1000 and it was temporary. It was nothing that she couldn't have gotten by goingto the gym. the actual brazilian butt lift is very expensive. over $10,000 here in Atlanta, GA.
11/7/08
thank you
11/7/08
Call it foolish if you want to, women have been doing it globally for the last several years. It is foolish to assume that because PMMA product is illegal in huge dosages it is unsafe, totally neglecting the fact it could be illegal because of possible competetive opposition pharmucitical, drug companies and the medical field have invested in, like a lot of things that are illegal in the U.S. Not everybody has fat for fat transfers or wants to deal with implants. Traveling overseas for cosmetic surgery is relatively normal nowadays and its shallow to undermine world renown cosmetic clinics because of U.S policies. everybody knows the experience of the doctor doing the procedure is more crucial than anything, so if the procedure were to be made legal in the u.s. anytime soon id still say travel somewhere else. Id say wait several more years though to see the long term affects of the injections, but from reading countless success stories not to mention they have been tried on HIV patients with severe wasting for several years and results have proven to be phenomenal.It is the same implant used to correct the eye during eye surgery so its biocompatability has been studied and proven affective for life terms, only not in huge dosages yet.
11/18/08
No, the fat is only taking from your body, because that insures that your body accepts the fat cells that are being injected. Most likely if you do not have enough fat then your other option will be butt implants