The average cost of Brazilian butt lift surgery is $6,700, but the price can range from just $3,700 to as much as $15,900, according to 21,571 reviews from RealSelf members.
Average Brazilian butt lift costs in U.S. states and major metros also vary widely. See costs near you.
The popularity of BBL surgery for butt augmentation is due in part to its body contouring and sculpting benefits, which create an hourglass shape. During this two-step operation, a plastic surgeon harvests your own fat from other areas of the body via liposuction before performing a fat transfer, injecting the purified fat into your buttocks and hips.
Read on to learn exactly what you’re paying for, why Brazilian butt lift costs vary, and whether real patients think their BBL surgery was worth the money.
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During your consultation, ask your plastic surgeon for an all-in BBL price quote, with specific line items for:
Also be sure to ask:
All of these factors have an impact on Brazilian butt lift prices.
A BBL is “the most surgeon-dependent plastic surgery procedure,” says Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Hughes. It's also one of the riskiest types of cosmetic surgery, carrying the potential for life-threatening complications if your surgeon is inexperienced or doesn’t follow the latest safety recommendations.
A board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience, who performs dozens of BBL procedures each month, will charge accordingly for their level of experience and skill.
This extra expense can be worth it for two big reasons:
When choosing a BBL surgeon, make sure that they’re certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have a solid track record of reviews from happy, healthy patients, not just an impressive before and after photo gallery.
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Brazilian butt lift costs can vary by U.S. state, metro area, and neighborhood. Surgeons who practice in a city with a high cost of living have to charge more, to help cover their overhead.
For example, in the San Francisco Bay Area, plastic surgeon Dr. Miguel Delgado reports that his surgeon’s fee alone starts at about $8,000 for a BBL.
Miami, Florida-based plastic surgeon Dr. Oliver Chang reports that the all-in cost for a BBL at his practice can range from $7,000 to $13,000. "This is usually the total fee including facility, anesthesia, and equipment," he says. "The average here in Miami ranges from $4,000 to $20,000 amongst all the qualified BBL surgeons."
It's also common for people to travel to places like Mexico or the Dominican Republic for BBL surgery. While this can certainly make your Brazilian butt lift cost less, it's absolutely vital to thoroughly research your provider, surgical center, and aftercare facility if you go this route.
You’ll also want to make sure that someone on your surgeon’s team speaks your language, or that a translator is available to help you communicate your needs before and after surgery—including at the recovery house.
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If you want to stay local but keep BBL costs down, you’ll probably get a more reasonable quote from someone who operates in an affordable neighborhood than from a luxury practice in the heart of town.
Another major factor is the type of facility where your surgery will be performed. Most BBLs are performed in private surgical centers, which are more affordable than hospital operating rooms.
If your surgery will be performed in a private surgical center, ask your provider to confirm that:
Some surgeons charge a flat rate for BBL surgery, but most charge according to how long and involved your procedure is. Every Brazilian butt lift procedure differs, based on how much fat needs to be harvested and transferred to meet your goals.
"It depends on where the fat is located on the body, how long it will take to harvest it, and how large the patient wants the buttock to be," Dr. Delgado explains. "The fee of the surgery is correlated with the surgical time and relates to how difficult it is to harvest the fat."
The number of areas of the body treated via liposuction, the time involved, and the sheer amount of fat (i.e. the number of cc’s) removed or transferred all impact the cost of Brazilian butt lift surgery.
Remember, a BBL is actually two operations in one—liposuction plus fat transfer. Both procedures can be quite time-consuming, depending on the patient’s unique anatomy and needs. More time typically equals more money—for your surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and the surgical center.
“The cost can range widely, based on the amount of time needed to complete all of the steps," reiterates Marina del Rey, California plastic surgeon Dr. Ziyad Hammoudeh. “Often fat is also added to the hips in addition to the buttocks, with extensive liposuction of the flanks (love handles) and lower back to achieve a more curvy, hourglass shape.” (Some providers call this sculpting technique lipo 360.) These complementary tweaks require more time, upping your BBL cost.
At your initial consultation, your surgeon will determine how many body areas will need liposuction or fat grafting, to create the best body contouring results.
Some surgeons prefer to use an energy-assisted lipo technique, like VASER liposuction or power-assisted lipo (PAL), which breaks up or liquifies the excess fat before it’s suctioned out. This makes it easier to remove, so you have less trauma to the surrounding tissue and a quicker recovery.
Others prefer to use a BeautiFill device for harvesting and processing body fat. This system has the advantage of a greater fat cell viability rate (up to 95%), so it’s an especially popular choice for “skinny BBL” procedures.
As an additional safety measure, many plastic surgeons are now performing BBLs under direct ultrasound guidance (you may see this type of butt aug marketed as an “Ultra BBL”). Ultrasound makes the procedure safer by allowing surgeons to see exactly where they’re placing their cannula. This ensures that fat is injected above the gluteal muscle, far away from veins that can shuttle misplaced fat to the heart and lungs, causing a fatal embolism.
While these advanced technologies can enhance the speed, efficacy, and safety of a BBL, they also require special equipment. And since surgeons have to recoup the costs of such investments, these techniques can increase the total cost of Brazilian butt lift surgery.
It's common for a BBL procedure to be combined with other cosmetic surgeries. In fact, it’s frequently performed as part of a mommy makeover, which also includes breast augmentation and a tummy tuck, especially for patients who are bothered by loose skin on the abdomen.
A full mommy makeover costs $12,800, on average, but adding even just one additional surgical procedure to your treatment plan can significantly inflate your bill.
That said, some surgeons offer a discount if you have multiple procedures. "A BBL would cost less if multiple procedures were performed," explains Dr. Delgado. In his practice, "the BBL would be an add-on or secondary procedure," so the price would be discounted.
BBL surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, which allows the patient to be fully asleep and comfortable.
If your anesthesia is administered by a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) rather than an anesthesiologist (an MD), you’ll pay a lower fee. Both providers are qualified, but some surgeons prefer the expertise of a medical doctor.
Especially in cities like Miami, where the demand for plastic surgery is incredibly high and surgeons are competing for patients, it’s common to see providers advertising rock-bottom BBL pricing.
If a doctor is promoting a BBL cost that’s thousands of dollars less than the going rate, consider this a red flag. More often than not, those offering a deeply discounted Brazilian buttock lift are making their money on high patient volume, operating a “chop-shop” or assembly-line practice, with little concern for patient safety.
Some very reputable, board-certified plastic surgeons offer seasonal special offers, but you’ll also find deals from general physicians or other MDs, who call themselves “cosmetic surgeons” but don’t have anywhere near the same level of training and experience as legitimate board-certified plastic surgeons.
Especially with BBL surgery, it's essential to find a surgeon who will take the time to follow the latest safety protocols and make sure you come through this potentially risky procedure safely, with a good aesthetic result.
Brazilian butt lift surgery has an 85% Worth It Rating on RealSelf, so a solid majority of patients who reviewed their procedure think their results are worth the price (and recovery time).
Many RealSelf reviewers who love their results say that their procedure gave them a rounder derriere that doesn’t look overdone. BBL surgery results are also long-lasting, as long as you don't experience drastic weight fluctuations post-procedure.
RealSelf members who rated the procedure “Not Worth It” often complained that their results weren't dramatic enough, or they had dents and lumps that needed to be corrected by revision surgery, at an additional expense.
In rare cases, patients developed complications that required emergency medical care, including this RealSelf member who developed a fat embolism—an experience that left her with lingering health problems and significant medical bills.
If you’re not sure if a BBL is the best buttock augmentation option for you, an experienced plastic surgeon can explain the pros and cons of these alternatives and assess whether you’re a good candidate.
Yes, most practices offer payment plans or accept financing options.
The CareCredit credit card is widely accepted by providers across the U.S., for both plastic surgery and nonsurgical procedures.
Browse average Brazilian butt lift costs and ranges by state, according to the 4,235 most recent RealSelf reviews as of February 2023. (Note: In the map image, blank states don't have enough recent data to display.)
State | Average Cost |
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Alabama | $7,985 |
Arizona | $11,185 |
Arkansas | $6,927 |
California | $11,268 |
Colorado | $14,300 |
Connecticut | $6,088 |
Delaware | $6,950 |
Florida | $5,833 |
Georgia | $10,906 |
Hawaii | $12,822 |
Illinois | $10,729 |
Indiana | $7,885 |
Kansas | $11,008 |
Kentucky | $8,943 |
Louisiana | $11,332 |
Maryland | $9,435 |
Massachusetts | $8,426 |
Michigan | $7,294 |
Minnesota | $11,537 |
Mississippi | $5,080 |
Missouri | $7,810 |
Nevada | $11,128 |
New Jersey | $8,177 |
New Mexico | $8,000 |
New York | $9,453 |
North Carolina | $9,252 |
Ohio | $9,490 |
Oregon | $11,450 |
Pennsylvania | $8,759 |
South Carolina | $6,177 |
Tennessee | $9,092 |
Texas | $9,821 |
Utah | $11,086 |
Virginia | $8,583 |
Washington State | $11,952 |
Washington, D.C. | $10,660 |
Metro Area | Average Cost |
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Atlanta, GA | $10,750 |
Austin, TX | $10,528 |
Baltimore, MD | $6,300 |
Boston, MA | $10,450 |
Charlotte, NC | $9,259 |
Chicago, IL | $11,481 |
Columbus, OH | $13,635 |
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $9,496 |
Houston, TX | $12,490 |
Jacksonville, FL | $7,666 |
Kansas City, MO | $7,450 |
Las Vegas, NV | $12,712 |
Long Island East of JFK | $11,500 |
Los Angeles, CA | $14,358 |
Miami, FL | $6,471 |
Minneapolis-St Paul, MN | $12,560 |
Nashville, TN | $16,833 |
New York City | $9,714 |
North New Jersey | $7,745 |
Orange County, CA | $12,168 |
Orlando, FL | $9,490 |
Philadelphia & South New Jersey | $9,329 |
Phoenix, AZ | $15,869 |
Pittsburgh, PA | $9,094 |
Raleigh-Durham, NC | $10,133 |
Salt Lake City, UT | $12,900 |
San Diego, CA | $9,963 |
San Francisco, CA | $12,350 |
Seattle-Tacoma, WA | $18,000 |
St Louis, MO | $8,450 |
Tampa, FL | $7,679 |
Washington, DC | $8,963 |