Why is a Brazilian Butt Lift so expensive?

Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us.With the BBL, your surgeon will take fat from your body, in most cases your abdomen, and transfer it to areas of your butt, working to create the perfect structure and contour. I would recommend a body contouring solution to symmetrically and aesthetically perfect the BBL. Remember, only consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the BBL and body contouring. And don't be afraid to request before-and-after pictures. Every surgeon has a different style, so you want to be sure your vision is reflected in the work they have done.Every patient is different, therefore every procedure is different. Depending on where you are and how much work there is to be done, the cost of a BBL can be anywhere from $7,000 to $15,000. For an accurate assessment, an in-person consultation with your surgeon is recommended. This will allow you to first determine the steps and procedures required to meet your goals and to properly plan the roadmap. There are numerous financing options available, whether it be CareCredit or in-house financing at some practices. It is all about designing the perfect plan for You.Good luck, please let us know how it goes.- Dr. Constantino Mendieta

The costs and results vary widely.  It is always a good idea to make sure that it is done well the first time, rather than have to pay more for a revision.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hello dear!
Thank you for the question and provided information as well.
The average cost varies a lot depending on the clinic, the country, city and the plastic surgeon. It also depends on the number of areas treated with liposuction.
In the Dominican Republic, we have excellent doctors, great professionals, and most importantly, board certified plastic surgeons, that you can choose from.
I suggest you to book a consultation to discuss the best options for your goals.
Good luck :)

Thank you for your question. The main cost if that for this procedure alone you are paying above $1000 for anesthesia cost  only. The procedure is about 3-5 hours depending on the patient specially if it is the second time having this procedure as the fat becomes harder to take out. The surgeon in 80% of the time is manually taking out the fat with a canula that he has to move back and forward to make the fat come out. (because of this main reason surgeons do not like to perform the procedure  or just charge at a higher cost because they will only have one of these procedures a day. Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your plastic surgeon and choose one wisely.

Well liposuction to the areas to harvest the fat is extensive and takes time.  Also to prepare the fat for injection is another process and also takes time. This is why the cost is high.  Please see 2 or 3 plastic surgeons for their opinions and often times you can ask about discounts or specials they may be running at the time.

A BBL entails liposuction of multiple areas of the patient's body in order to contour but also to collect fat for injection. The liposuction typically includes the abdomen, back, flanks (give the dramatic contrast of a very small waist) and any other area that has excess fat. It take a large amount of fat to give a big augmented look to the buttocks. The fat then has to be prepared before it is injected. Many surgeons charge the same price they would charge for liposuction to each of the areas plus a fee for the preparation and injection of the fat. The price varies patient to patient as the amount of work varies. Try shopping around to see if anyone is running a special.