Collagen Injections Vs Brazilian Butt Lift: Butt Augmentation

Question

Does a getting collagen injection for buttock augmentation give you the same results as getting a Brazilian butt lift?

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You will need 300 to 400 cc of collagen per each butt cheek. At the current proce of several hundred dollars, this is a costly approach. Also, the collagen will be gone in 3 to 6 momnths after your expensive investment. If you do not have much fat, I would really consider a buttock implant highly.

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a very common question, as patients want to use
something that is going to be simple but safe for their buttock augmentation.

First of all I would NOT have silicone, collagen, biopolymer
or any other substance injected into your buttock that is not fat.  That is a set-up for life long problems.  Some people have these injections and are
fine, but the people that have problems have them for life.

Unfortunately here in Miami many patients try to save money
by having their procedure performed by non-plastic surgeons and at facilities
that have not been accredited and often have problems.

Currently the only safe injection for buttock augmentation is
fat.  This is called the Brazilian Butt Lift;
it 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.  So
this is going to change your entire shape.

I would advise you to see a board certified plastic surgeon
that performs a lot of fat transfer procedures.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

I personally only recommend fat transfer to buttocks for enhancement, also called a Brazilian Butt Lift/Augmentation. Transfer of any kind of filler sets you up for high risk of infection and complications. I would consult with a plastic surgeon in person so they may better address the procedure with you and help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire. Good luck!Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

I would only recommend injecting fat into the buttocks for cosmetic enhancement.  This technique is proven and effective.  I would not waste money and take unnecessary risk associated with untested procedures.  See a board certified plastic surgeon to get reliable and safe options.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Gregory A. Wiener, MD, FACS · Answer

Buttock augmentation with fat transfer, also known as the Brazil Butt Lift in honor of the country in which it was developed, involves two steps. First, the patient's own fat is collected through liposuction. The most popular areas for liposuction before buttock augmentation are the lower back, waist, flanks (love handles), thighs and stomach. This not only provides the raw material for buttock enhancement, it also contours the areas around the butt for a more dramatic result. The liposuctioned fat is then purified in a special process so that the best fat is ready to be reintroduced to the body.

	 

	In the second step, the donor fat is added to the buttocks with hundreds of tiny injections at different depths to ensure an even, attractive augmentation. This method of fat injection lends a shapely contour to the buttocks that lasts a long time. Special attention is given to the upper buttocks so the entire rear looks youthfully and naturally lifted.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

SEE VIDEO FOR BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT RESULTS:
Collagen is impractical due to the quantity of material required and the temporary result.
Your most reasonable options are fat grafting (Brazilian Butt Lift), Fat flaps with lower body lift, or implants.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
The only safe way to increase buttock volume and projection without and implant is to perform a Brazilian Butt Lift, in which fat is liposuctioned from areas where it is not wanted, and injected into the buttocks. The volume necessary is large, and so trying to substitute a filler material, including collagen, would be very, very expensive (restylane costs about $475 per 1 cc syringe, and we usually inject at least 500-600 cc per buttock cheek... you'd be looking at about $50,000, and this would only last 6-8 months!).
Find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery who has a lot of experience in these procedures, and discuss your goals. The Brazilian Butt Lift is an excellent operation not only because of what is placed into the buttock, but also because of what is removed from the other areas.

Bryan Curtis, MD · Answer

Collagen injections and Brazilian butt lifts are two different approaches to butt augmentation. Collagen injections typically involve the use of fillers to add volume temporarily. In contrast, a Brazilian butt lift involves fat transfer, where fat is taken from one area of your body and injected into the buttocks for a more lasting effect. Both procedures have their own considerations, risks, and benefits. It’s crucial to consult with a skilled plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and determine the most suitable option for you based on your anatomy and desired outcome.

Paul Fortes, MD · Answer

Collagen is an old filler of the face.  Newer and better fillers, especially the class called hyaluronic acid fillers, have essentially replaced collagen.  The volumes of filler require to augment the buttocks is hundreds of times more that the volumes required for the face.  It becomes cost prohibitive to use fillers in the buttocks that are usually used for facial augmentation.  This certainly is one reason why they are not used for the buttocks.  Fat grafting (BBL) is very safe and reliable and also cost effective for buttock augmentation.  Best of luck!