Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Remove Cellulite?

I perform about 2-3 Brazilian Butt Lifts a week and can tell you that it won’t remove cellulite but it does help with cellulite. A lot of my patients have mentioned a reduction in the cellulite in their buttock region after having this procedure done. There is no cure on the market for removal of cellulite without an excision, but the Brazilian Butt Lift does help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

I have before and after photos and detailed information about the procedure on my website if you are interested in more information.
 

Thank you for your question. The BBL can remove cellulite but they can appear in the futures. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

This is a great question as we want to improve the overall appearance of your butt, not just make it bigger. The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) will not treat the cellulite in the butt and thighs.  The BBL is a great treatment to enhance your buttock and overall shape, however it does not treat the superficial cellulite.      
There are several options to address the cellulite for your butt so that you can enhance the shape, size and contour of your butt.  The options are surgeon specific and should be discussed with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon performing your Brazilian Butt Lift. 

One of the only treatments available for cellulite that address the cause of cellulite is Cellfina. Cellfina is unique in that it releases the bands under the skin that cause the dimpling in on your skin.  Releasing these bands treats the cause of cellulite. 

A cellfina treatment can be done at the time of your Brazilian Butt Lift if your surgeon has that option available for you.  This option is popular as logistically your two procedures are combined in one.

However, if you have had a Brazilian Butt Lift and want to address the dimpling, Cellfina is still an option.  I typically have patients wait at least six weeks after their Brazilian Butt Lift to undergo a Cellfina treatment.  This recovery time allows the swelling to resolve and the fat time to “take” prior to the Cellfina treatment.

The Cellfina can be done in the office under local or as part of your surgery, which gives patients a lot of options in improving the contour results of their BBL. 

Please consult with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs a high volume of Brazilian Butt Lifts about your Cellfina treatment options.    

A Brazilian Butt Lift is performed to add volume, create shape and roundness and lift the buttocks. It may improve the appearance of cellulite however it is not guaranteed that any cellulite will be removed.

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, a Brazilian Butt Lift will not remove cellulite completely. However, the overall appearance of your buttocks should improve as far as contour. In some cases it may improve cellulite, but it is not guaranteed. Best of luck!Dhaval M. PatelDouble board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Female patients tend to develop cellulite in their buttocks with time because they are more likely to have certain particular types of fat and connective tissue. The ratio of fat to connective tissue manifests what is called cellulite. I have noticed in those of my patients who have opted for a Brazilian butt lift that most cellulite is located on the central and lower part of the buttock and manifests itself as dimples of different sizes.
Cellulite does get better in those patients whose cellulite is mostly caused by a structural weakening of the fat as compared to the underlying connective tissue that is attached to the skin and deep tissue of the buttocks. In these patients, I have found out that injecting fat and the augmentation of the buttocks decreases the cellulite appearance but does not completely remove it.


In an attempt to decrease or remove the dimples in the buttocks, this connective tissue under the dimple is released but this can create sagginess of the fat pocket, thus creating an unnatural appearance of your buttocks.


The main goal of the Brazilian butt lift is to transform, not only the butt’s fullness but also the aesthetic balance of the hip to waist ratio. If your main focus is to have your cellulite to completely disappear, then, you are not going to be a good candidate for the surgery because, although the procedure will improve cellulite, it is not going to completely eliminate the dimples associated with it. The dimples can also be caused by excessive skin as it relates to butt volume and excising the skin and lifting the butt will improve the unnatural folds.
 

It's not a treatment for cellulite but I have seen improvement in many patients. Seek a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

After a Brazilian butt lift your contour will certainly improved dramatically.  Your skin will also improve but no one should guarantee that cellulite will disappear.  In an outpatient setting I will take no more than 5000 cc of liposuction fat and transfer approximately 3000 cc to the buttocks. The contour improves so dramatically that the remaining cellulite becomes less of a concern. I would not recommend a brazillian butt lift if you main concern is cellulite and not contour.

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Jul 21 '13, 10

Having done many many Brazilian Lifts I can tell you with certainty that the cellulite is improved. It isn't all gone, but it is so much better that none complain...even though most hated the cellulite more than they disliked their small butt. One way you can tell is to do this simple test: Lift the shelf on top of your butt up, if the cellulite is gone lipo sculpture works, if not forget about it. See a board certified plastic surgeon who has done hundreds-not tens-of Brazilian butt lifts. There're some all over the world call  the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

I am impressed that after your post op swelling has resolved so will the improvement in your cellulite. Techniques vary as do results. Perhaps you could see some long term follow up photos to demonstrate your surgeon's results in the past. Good luck