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.
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unregistered guest
25 Oct 2006
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unregistered guest
31 Mar 2007
I am want a brazilian butt lift can you send me some information to me.
unregistered guest
13 Apr 2007
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.
unregistered guest
3 Jun 2007
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.
unregistered guest
7 Jun 2007
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.
unregistered guest
31 Jul 2007
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.
unregistered guest
21 Aug 2007
I was interested in the locations and the costs of the brazilian butt lift
unregistered guest
3 Sep 2007
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.
unregistered guest
10 Dec 2007
I'm really interested and would like pricing. Can you do this with breast?
unregistered guest
24 Dec 2007
I am interested in a brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation for my area of Atlanta Ga. Please include pricing for both procedures.