Brazilian Butt Lift or Butt Implants?

I am a size 0/2, 5'2", 118lbs, and work out regularly. My hips are "square" and the lower portion of my butt is full and firm, but I cannot round out the top or sides with exercise. Would a Brazilian Butt Lift or Butt Implants be a better choice? How much fat is needed for the Brazilian Butt Lift?

2 answers to “Brazilian Butt Lift or Butt Implants?”

A: In general I would recommend fat, not an implant

Shahram Salemy, MD

Implant-related complications in this area can be a major problem, so my recommendation would be to use your own fat if possible-- it's by far the safer procedure.  Otherwise, I would be very careful and strongly consider whether or not you want the risk of an implant in this area.  

A: Brazialian Butt lift

Farbod Esmailian, MD

You may have some fat to lipo to contour you but I would likely say that it would not be enough.  I am saying this based on what you have given us, but it would help if we had some pics.  You likely need liposuction along with butt implants. Now, the butt implants do have a higher rate of... more

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