How safe is Brazilian Butt Lift?

I would like a bigger butt, but don't want the dangerous injections or implants! I have a bit of a pooch in front and figured I can just put that in my rear end. But I want to know,  how safe is Brazilian Butt Lift?

2 answers to “How safe is Brazilian Butt Lift?”

A: Is Brazilian Butt Lifting Safe?

Armando Soto, MD

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, and... more

A: It is as safe as most surgeries.

David Rankin, MD

A brazilian butt lift is very similar to an extensive liposuction procedure. However, during this procedure, the aspirated fatty tissue is re-injected into the buttocks in order to reshape and give more volume. There are risks to any surgery and this is no more dangerous than other surgeries like a tummy tuck.... more

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