Using radio frequency to do a Brazilian butt lift?

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There are several companies in Atlanta offering non-surigical Brazilian butt lifts, they claim to use non-surgical radio frequency treatments to help lift and tone the buttocks. How safe is this? How effective is this? Who should be performing the produce?

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

This sounds like an absolute scam to me.  My guess is that these are "cosmetic doctors" who have purchased a radiofrequency device and are looking for any excuse they can to use it.  Radiofrequency yields very subtle results.  I myself have a radiofrequency machine, but only recommend it for appropriately selected patients who need a very, very slight lift.  To expect this very gentle effect to be able to lift a buttocks is optimistic to the point of being dishonest.  Steer clear.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.

It is Snake Oil & Complete BS.  The only type of non-surgical BBL is to have Fillers injected into your butt.  I perform that frequently.  The cost is significant.Best of Luck!  Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This will likely not provide a substantial improvement or result.  Fat transfer, buttock implants, or excisional buttlift would be the three treatments.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Andrew Gear, MD · Answer

I use external RF (Inmode) to tighten skin, treat cellulite and melt fat among other things.  It can produce a modest lift in the buttock area but nothing like fat grafting or implants.  Ignore corporate hustles and visit a few plastic surgeons in Atlanta for sound advice.

George Lefkovits, MD · Answer

Please be careful because there is a lot of hype out there, especially by non-plastic surgeons who try to lure patients into having procedures done non-surgically. The safest, preferred and most natural way of buttock enhancement and contouring is using fat transfer vial liposuction. Radio frequency.actually burns the fat. You should consult with a Board Certified PS with lots of experience performing buttock enlargement using fat transfer. Good luck!

Using radio frequency to do a Brazilian butt lift?

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