Brazilian Butt Lift / Butt Implants in USA vs. Colombia

Based on your photos I would recommend a fat transfer over implants, as this will allow more opportunity for reshaping your hips as well. I would not advise having surgery in another country in the event that you have a complication it will be difficult to have adequate follow up and treatment.

I will be actually be traveling to Colombia in a few months to observe their techniques with this procedure and I'm sure they have many excellent surgeons, but be careful if you plan to leave the country for any type of healthcare.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

This is a great question as both the Brazilian Butt Lift and
the butt implants are good procedures that each have their place. Lets discuss the difference between the two,
but ultimately you need to see your board certified plastic surgeon to help
guide you to which procedure is best for you!



Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to the buttock) is so
popular because it enables your plastic surgeon to transform your entire
shape. Liposuction is performed over
several areas depending on the individual patient needs, but typically of the
flanks, abdomen, back and thighs. This
is an amazing procedure because it allows your surgeon to tailor your results
to your individual needs and desires!



The amount of fat needed depends on the shape and needs of
each individual patient, however in general at least 500cc per buttock need to
be placed to see a significant difference. On average patients typically
receive around 800cc per buttock side for a total of 1600cc of fat
transfer. However just like a breast
augmentation the amount of fat needed various from patient to patients. Also the sculpting done with the liposuction
is a big part of the procedure to improve the overall shape.



If a patient has a BMI less than 22 they typically will not have
enough fat for the Brazilian butt lift. In
these patients buttock implants are a good option for our thin patients.



Some patients have both the fat transfer and implants as
this helps improve the overall shape and give them more augmentation than would
be possible with either procedure alone.



In terms of where to have your surgery that is a personal decision
but in the United States you have the ability to check a surgeon’s credentials
prior to surgery. I would recommend that
you have your surgery done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

In reality, there must certainly be good and bad doctors in Columbia or elsewhere, just as there are here.  However, there are some noteworthy differences. 

Malpractice insurance is required in the US and is often not required in foreign countries.  This means that if something goes wrong during your surgery, this insurance protects both you and the doctor.  Unfortunately, it is not cheap, and it adds to the expense of domestic surgery.

In the US, there are rigorous standards that are universally applicable to surgery centers with the goal of improved safety and reduced infection.  These standards do not exist or are not enforced elsewhere.

Follow up is almost as important as the surgery.  If you suffer a minor complication or expect to achieve adequate follow-up, the commute to the foreign clinic would be difficult.

The stimulus to travel abroad is usually to find a lower price.  But it is important to keep things in perspective.  This is YOUR BODY.  YOU ONLY HAVE ONE.  So if you are considering surgery, do your research.  If you have a friend with great results, this is your best resource.  A personal referral is the best.

 

Good luck!!