Brazilian Butt Lift: Q&A

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Do Patients Get Better Results Using Selphyl for Brazilian Butt Lift?

Im looking to get a Brazilian Butt lift by a dr that will be using selphyl. I have to return to work after 7 days, sitting 6hrs a day. I was told that the addition of selphyl will help my fat cells survive. Is this correct? Thank you for your time!

8 Doctor Answers | Asked by vediaz in vediaz
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Keep the vampires away from your butt

The Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective technique that can improve the contour of your bottom and create a beautiful result. It is a combination of procedures that consists of aggressive liposuction of the abdomen hips and waist and lower back, separation and processing of the fat that has been collected, and strategic grafting to the gluteal area. Although there are many techniques and modalities that have been introduced into this procedure, it behooves the patient to... more
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Do Patients Get Better Results Using Selphyl for Brazilian Butt Lift?

Partly right. I recommend Stem Cell activated Fat Grafts + PRP to the fat prior to transplanting. From MIAMI Dr. darryl j. Blinski
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Use of Selphyl in BBL

In theory adding plasma rich matrix to th fat should enhance the take. However, we are just at the beginning stages of research on this modality. It certainly cannot hurt but there are no controlled studies to establish its efficacy as an adjuvant.

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GREAT BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT WITHOUT ADDITIVES

The classic procedure can and does give good results without any "additives". Some plastic surgeons do use Selphyl. Does it improve the results? At this time we do not know if there is any benefit of adding Selphyl - a Platelet Rich Plasma - to fat that is grafted to the buttock area. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with this procedure and who will do things safely. Dr. Carlos Cordoba MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS,... more
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PRP products for Brazilian Butt Lift do Not Improve Outcomes

Hi there- There is no reason to believe that the platelet rich plasma product you mention will improve the long term outcome of your Brazilian Butt Lift... But it will definitely increase your costs and risks. By far, the best way to maximize your chances of achieving the beautiful long term outcome you desire is to choose your surgeon carefully. Too often in aesthetic surgery, patients are fooled into asking the wrong questions... Questions like which machine is to be used in a l more
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Brazilian Butt Lift

I have used platelet rich Plasma derivatives in the past and have not seen enough benefit from their use to justify the extra expense. In any case, they will not provide any extra volume to your graft. If the graft is properly handled, then graft survival should not be a problem, with or without Selphyl.
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Stick with what is known and be safe!

The Brazilian Butt Lift procedure has been around for about 13 years. There are techniques that work well and some which do not work very well. This procedure has become very popular over the past 5 years and people are trying everything they can think of to get better results. When the procedure is done well, the results are beautiful. I have performed this procedure for over 13 years but have never tried Selphyl. I have never seen any studies showing that there is any benefit of adding... more
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Brazilian Butt Lift

Selphyl is a Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP), is being now marketed as a filler. it has been Marketed in the past for wound healing, also as fibrin rich plasma for sealing blood vessels ans sealing tissue. Platelet rich Plasma is not enough to enhance the size of the buttocks. If it is used along with fat transfer theoriticaly it contains Growth Factors that may enhance the survival of the injected fat. Selphyl as a filler alone is not completely proven. Make sure what exactly you are... more
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