Collagen Injections Vs Brazilian Butt Lift: Butt Augmentation

You will need 300 to 400 cc of collagen per each butt cheek.  At the current proce of several hundred dollars, this is a costly approach.  Also, the collagen will be gone in 3 to 6 momnths after your expensive investment.  If you do not have much fat, I would really consider a buttock implant highly.

This is a very common question, as patients want to use
something that is going to be simple but safe for their buttock augmentation.



First of all I would NOT have silicone, collagen, biopolymer
or any other substance injected into your buttock that is not fat. That is a set-up for life long problems. Some people have these injections and are
fine, but the people that have problems have them for life.



Unfortunately here in Miami many patients try to save money
by having their procedure performed by non-plastic surgeons and at facilities
that have not been accredited and often have problems.



Currently the only safe injection for buttock augmentation is
fat. This is called the Brazilian Butt Lift;
it is so popular because it enables your plastic surgeon to transform your
entire shape. Liposuction is performed
over several areas depending on the individual patient needs, but typically of
the flanks, abdomen, back and thighs. So
this is going to change your entire shape.




I would advise you to see a board certified plastic surgeon
that performs a lot of fat transfer procedures.

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

I personally only recommend fat transfer to buttocks for enhancement, also called a Brazilian Butt Lift/Augmentation. Transfer of any kind of filler sets you up for high risk of infection and complications. I would consult with a plastic surgeon in person so they may better address the procedure with you and help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire. Good luck!Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

I would only recommend injecting fat into the buttocks for cosmetic enhancement.  This technique is proven and effective.  I would not waste money and take unnecessary risk associated with untested procedures.  See a board certified plastic surgeon to get reliable and safe options.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Buttock augmentation with fat transfer, also known as the Brazil Butt Lift in honor of the country in which it was developed, involves two steps. First, the patient's own fat is collected through liposuction. The most popular areas for liposuction before buttock augmentation are the lower back, waist, flanks (love handles), thighs and stomach. This not only provides the raw material for buttock enhancement, it also contours the areas around the butt for a more dramatic result. The liposuctioned fat is then purified in a special process so that the best fat is ready to be reintroduced to the body.

 

In the second step, the donor fat is added to the buttocks with hundreds of tiny injections at different depths to ensure an even, attractive augmentation. This method of fat injection lends a shapely contour to the buttocks that lasts a long time. Special attention is given to the upper buttocks so the entire rear looks youthfully and naturally lifted.