Brazilian Butt Lift Overview
Brazilian butt lift (BBL), is a popular plastic surgery operation that is performed for both men and women. This operation ensures the permanent elimination of form disorders occurring in the butt due to excessive weight loss, pregnancy, and genetic features.
With this procedure by getting rid of an undesired look, people continue life without restricting and choose clothes freely.
Also, the process gets this name because of the butt form of women in Brazil and neighboring countries.
Brazilian Butt Lift Methods
Brazilian butt lift operation is performed by the following methods:
- Filling or fat injection,
- Lifting,
- Prosthesis/implant.
Which method to use is dependent on the surgeon’s decision. However, whichever method is chosen, Brazilian butt lift is performed under general anesthesia.
Brazilian Butt Lift Types
In Brazilian butt lift, the butt is shaped with different types of operations. In some cases, more than one method can be combined.
Butt/Hip Filling: There are three different methods used to makes the butts look fuller: Fat injection, filling, and prosthesis/implant insertion.
For butt/hip filling, the most preferred is fat injection. The fat taken from the body by liposuction is injected into the butt. During the procedure, the fat is taken from the waist and hip. Thus, while the waist and hip are thinning, the butt becomes fuller; an hourglass-shaped body appears. However, for this procedure, the patient must have the required amount of fat & fat tissue.
Butt/Hip Lifting: Butt lifting is performed when the butt loosens over the hips, due to age, pregnancy, and weight loss.
With this operation, by getting volume, the butt becomes tight generally through fat injection. Also, support is taken from the connective tissues to ensure permanence. This support can be provided vertically from the line between the butt or horizontally from the waist.
Butt/Hip Reduction: Disproportionate growth can be observed in the butt and hip due to an unhealthy diet and inactivity. Butt reduction is an ideal method to ensure the balance of the body. In this operation, fat is removed through liposuction or surgical method.
In this type of Brazilian butt lift, the butt doesn’t flatten when excess fat is removed. Again, a curved and fuller appearance is obtained. Also, to prevent sagging, lifting can be performed.
Before the Operation
The first step for a successful Brazilian hip operation is to choose the right surgeon and clinic. It’s important to choose a surgeon who has performed this operation many times before, has patient references, and follows technology.
Another factor that affects the success of the operation is that the patient takes the following measures:
- Alcohol and cigarette consumption should be stopped 2 weeks before the operation.
- Medicines with blood-thinning effects such as aspirin, vitamins, and supplements should not be taken.
- The information about chronic disorders and medications used should be shared with the surgeon.
- If a heavy diet was started before the operation, it should be stopped.
Also, it’s recommended to choose a date that can rest a minimum of 4 days after the operation.
After the Operation
It’s enough to stay in the hospital for 1 night after the Brazilian butt lift. It’s normal to have pain for the first 3 days. Prescribed medicines facilitate this process. Also during this period, the patient It is should rest and not do heavy work.
Depending on the method, returning to daily routine within 4 – 5 days is possible. Besides, the patient should consider the followings:
- Smoking and alcohol should not be used for 2 weeks.
- 3 days after the operation, taking a shower is possible unless staying under the water for a long time.
- A healthy diet should be provided, and plenty of fluids should be consumed.
- The medical corset should be used during the period specified by the surgeon.
- For the first 3 days lying back should be avoided. To protect the butt from impact, the patient should sit on the side with a medical pillow.
- Prescribed medicines should be used without disruption.
- Strenuous activities sports should be avoided for 1 to 1.5 months.
- In the first months, the sea, pool, Turkish bath, and sauna shouldn’t be visited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Those who have experienced serious weight loss and those who have a form disorder due to pregnancy and genetic reasons are suitable candidates for Brazilian butt lift.
It depends on the method. If the operation is made only with the liposuction method, there’s no scar or incision, but in the process with implant/prosthesis, there’s a possibility of scar due to the incision. However, over time, these scars become invisible.
It’s possible to return to normal life within 4 to 5 days. However, heavy sports should not be done for 1 – 1.5 months.
1 night hospitalization is enough.
The injected fat is spread homogeneously, so it doesn’t cause cellulite.
The prostheses used for the hip area are more resistant to pressure and harder.
Recovery time varies depending on the person and the method. However, a full recovery is achieved within 1 month.
Brazilian butt lift is performed under general anesthesia.
