Brazilian Butt Lift Risks?

Risks can occur regardless of surgeon or technique. These include but are not limited to: infection hematoma discomfort asymmetry undesirable effect on an associated muscles overcorrection under correction pain prolonged swelling dimpling fat necrosis fibrosis abscess formation adverse medication reaction allergic reaction need for additional "touch up" injections palpability visibility distortion with muscular contraction need for secondary revisions inability to guarantee a... more

Like all surgeries, a Brazilian Butt lift has risks and possible complications. These include swelling, pain, bruising, unevenness, asymmetry, and the possible need for a revision surgery. For the best results be sure to spend a great deal of time planning the surgery with your surgeon. In our practice, we find it very helpful to use digital software that'll help transform the patient photographs so that they can get an idea of what they may look like after surgery. This software is... more

I am happy that you differentiated between risks and side effects. Risks are adverse events that may result from a procedure. Side effects are not necessarily adverse events, but may not always be optimal results. The optimal side effect is a symmetric, well shaped, smooth, enhanced buttocks. Other side effects that are less optimal include asymmetry in shape or size of the buttocks, lumps, bumps, depressions, scarring, loss of the injected fat and of course the discomfort of the... more

Hi there- For healthy patients, the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure is very low risk- meaning that the most common problems are very minor in nature and usually take care of themselves over time, like swelling and bruising. The vast majority of patients enjoy a very smooth and predictable recovery period. More significant complications would be quite rare. Having said that, the full list of complications would include (but not necessarily be limited to): bleeding, infection, unfavorable... more