Not Enough Fat for Brazilian Butt Lift

First I would recommend that you seek a consultation by a
plastic surgeon that commonly performs this procedure so that they can give you
your options. 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.

Unfortunately fat cannot be taken from someone else and used
for augmentation. However if a patient
has a BMI of 22 they typically will have enough fat for the Brazilian butt
lift. If they are smaller than this then
they will need to consider doing an augmentation with implants. Buttock implants can give patients a very
nice result. Commonly buttock implants
are combined with some fat transfer depending on the needs of the individual
person.

When considering this procedure it is very important that
you have your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

In general of the procedures that I perform this is one
where patients tend to be universally extremely happy.

I hope this helps.

To get the best result with Brazilian Buttock Lift, you need the following;


Adequate fat

Equally as important  the transplanted fat should be processed non-traumatically to maximize the viability of the tissues and their survival.

Contouring of the surrounding tissues such as the hips and lower back to create a more attractive shape.

Patients should not sit on the buttocks for a period of two weeks to avoid trauma to the area.


Generally speaking, Buttock implants can have moderate level of risk and complication.

Hope this is helpful.

Hello. If you really don't have enough fat for a BBL the only other option would be Butt Implants. Butt Implants go inside the muscle on the upper half of the butt, so they usually don't fill out the butt and hips as natural as a BBL would. I suggest you see a plastic surgeon with experience in BBLs on smaller patients for an evaluation. Smaller patients can achieve very good results, they may not be huge results, but very good results none the less. It will ultimately depend on what your looking for. I feel it is best to try the BBL first. If it doesn't work work then you can opt for the implants. Because doing the Butt Implants first and then having to remove them if they don't achieve the results your looking, may result in exess skin and a saggy butt.  P.S. Try to post a follow up question with your photos and wish pics to better understand your case.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel  Mota

An implant is an option if you don't have enough fat to transfer to your buttocks. However, before making this conclusion, please see a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in performing Brazilian Butt Lifts. They may find that you do in fact have enough fat.

Different Types of Butt Augmentation

The only other safe option is to get a buttock implant. This procedure involves creating a vertical incision between the buttock cheeks in order to insert the implant under or over the gluteal muscles and under the connective tissue.

Currently, there are other types of injections such as hydrogel and silicone, but those are

not FDA approved and may be dangerous and unsafe. My personal recommendation is to stay away from any surgeon who offers to use these injections.

 

   Although there are patients out there who are too thin and have too little body fat.  However, there are not many, to be sure.  Even in a 5'4" 125 lb female (optimal weight), I can usually liposuction 5 liters and transfer 1200 cc per buttock.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of Brazilian buttlift procedures per year before dismissing it.  Buttock implants can be placed if you are the rare individual who is not a candidate for Brazilian buttlift.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Brazilian buttlift Los Angeles, CA

I would first advise you to seek either a personal or online consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced with the procedure. I have seen many patients that other surgeons felt did not have enough fat. Since my liposuction is aggressive, I have been able to obtain enough fat for the procedure. I also sometimes ask the patient to gain some weight and then proceed with the surgery. If I feel that the patient either does not have enough fat or that her expectations will not be met with a fat transfer, the use of silicone buttock implants is a viable option. I have also combined implants with a fat transfer procedure. Please call a board-certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. 

If you are slim and do not have sufficient fat, or do not have sufficient amount of fat to create a butt augmentation big enough to fit your goals, butt implants may be your only options.  Brazilian Butt Lift and fat transfer to the butt are the preferred method of butt augmentation in most Plastic Surgery clinics, however butt implants still play a role in butt augmentation.  

DO NOT get tempted by butt injections of silicone, collage, biogel or any other substance.  These can lead to horrific complications and are never performed by a board certified Plastic Surgeon

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD, FRCSC

Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute

Buttock implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to best fit each patient's body type and desired goal. They are made of soft silicone, which provides a firm, smooth and natural feel. They are placed away from important nerves as well as the bony area on which you sit. The upper and outer regions of the butt become rounder and firmer once the implants are in place. The procedure takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made inconspicuously in the depression between the buttocks.

In order to obtains a meaningful enlargement of the buttocks and adequate amount of fat needs to be placed.  On occasion even in a thin patient there is enough fat around the hips and thigh areas to achieve this, assuming that the surgeon uses very specific techniques to obtain the fat, process it in proper fashion and inject it so that there is maximum take of the fat.

If there is truly inadequate fat for Brazilian but lift, than the only other option is buttock implants.  This can be done even in a thin patient, assuming proper placement of the implant.  Make sure you do not undergo injection of foreign material into the buttocks, this typically results in significant complications.