Not enough fat for Brazilian Butt Lift

I'm slim and petite, and I have a small butt. I want a noticabely bigger and rounder butt, but what if I don't have enough body fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift? What are my other options?

3 answers to “Not enough fat for Brazilian Butt Lift”

A: Can I have a Brazilian Butt Loft if I'm slim?

Armando Soto, MD

Hi there- In patients who want a larger, more full buttock volume with improved shape, the two alternatives are Brazilian Butt Lifting, in which fat is removed from some areas and transferred to your buttocks, and buttock implants. In some cases both are used to achieve the patient's goals. In my practice,... more

A: Alternatives to lipotransfer

Steven H. Williams, MD

As Dr. Dreyfuss mentions there are alternatives to lipotransfer.  Some of these alternatives have serious consequences. Buttock implants have larger scars, are prone to infection like any artificial substance implanted into your body and because, unlike breast implants, they tend to be under more stress... more

A: Buttock augmentation with a silicone implant is possible.

David A. Dreyfuss, MD

Although not as simple as a fat transfer, silicone gel buttock augmentation is a very successful operation.  The implants are quite soft and if placed correctly have a very natural shape and feel.  The procedure is done thru a vertical incision in the crease of the buttock.  The incision needs... more

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