Butt Looks Too High After Brazilian Butt Lift

Hi there- 5 days postop is too early to be concerned about your outcome with any procedure, but especially with any fat grafting procedure such as a Brazilian Butt Lift. I do this procedure frequently, and would be surprised if most of my patients did not feel their butt was too large and high at first- this is because we intentionally place a large amount of fat (more than we need to achieve the patient's goals) with the understanding that some portion of the fat placed is going to be... more

Early after the Brazilian Buttocks lift, my patients all have a buttocks that is larger and fuller than it well be in 2-3 months. Most wish it would stay that way, but there is always a component of swelling that will go away. So, some of this fullness up high is most likely swelling, some of it is fat that will get reabsorbed, and some of it is fat that will settle somewhat with gravity over the next few months. So, just be patient, it will get better.

I used to run into this in muy earlier experience with this technique. Often when I saw it (in my hands) it was due to inadequate suction of the upper areas of the buttock. It is far too early for you to know if that is the problem. I never injected too high up there but with you in the prone position it is certianly possible. Unfortunately for your trip, this may still be around - ask your board certified plastic surgeon if there is anything he can do...fortunately,... more

Too soon following surgery to worry.  The process of swelling takes time.  After 2-3 weeks, you will have a much better idea.  I ask my patients not sit on the buttocks for at least 3 weeks. 

Thanks for the question - We perform many of these operations in our San Francisco area practice.  The healing process takes time.  In the first two weeks there is a substantial amount of swelling both in the area of fat transfer (your buttocks) and the areas that were liposuctioned (most commonly at least your abdomen and flanks). We counsel our patients to start seeing substantial results at about 4 weeks with the final shape at about 4-6 months. Good luck on... more

It is expected that you will have swelling and bruising after a Brazilian Butt lift. Depending on the technique used you may have swelling high in the butt and in the lower back as well. The most important thing is that you're wearing a special compressive garment that will apply pressure to the areas that received liposuction but will not apply pressure to the areas where the new fat grafts have been placed. The best mode of action is to contact your plastic surgeon and let him/her... more

It is not fair to judge the outcome of this procedure only a few days post-operatively. Results will vary after the swelling goes down and the affected area heals. After 6 -8 weeks you will be able to see a better view of what your results are. Typically, right after surgery, a patient is either concerned that their butt is too big, or not big enough. Luckily for you, you will hopefully get your desired results after the swelling calms down.

This could be swelling, on the other hand it could be where the fat was placed. In any case you need to wait for at least 12 weeks. if the problem persists, discuss your options with your PS. You do have many options to correct the problem.

You are way too early in the postoperative period to comment on how the butt lift will shape. There is too much swelling that can affect your result right now, so sit tight. It takes months before you are able to determine the final shape of the brazilian butt lift. Good luck.