I am going to get a Brazilian Butt Lift and I am wondering why some Doctors use drains and some don't?

I'm not sure what the purpose of a drain would be in a Brazilian butt lift done properly. The fat is placed with small cannulas 3mm or less into the gluteus maximus muscle, deep fat and superficial fat in small amounts of 2mm strips upon withdrawing of the cannula. If a large amount of fat is placed in one place, this will end up liquefying and might need to be drained. Proper surgical technique avoids this. Some doctors use drains in the areas liposuctioned to collect the fat for transfer to the buttocks. See a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Drains are generally not needed following a Brazilian Butt lift. A drain would be inserted when there is an open area or pocket that may collect fluid after surgery, such as in the abdominal area after a tummy tuck. But a Brazilian Butt Lift should not leave areas like this requiring the use of drains.

I have not found a need to use drains after a fat transfer to the buttock procedure. If you use a properly fitting garment, you should not need drains to avoid any fluid collections. Best wishes,Dr.Bruno