Whether your butt is getting saggy, flat, or it’s just not as round and full as you’d like it to be, if you are worried your behind doesn’t have that “wow factor,” you are likely a perfect candidate for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
The goal of a Brazilian butt lift is to provide the appearance of round, full buttocks using fat tissue from another part of the patient’s body. Even though there are other techniques out there that plastic surgeons can use, the Brazilian butt lift procedure is undoubtedly the most mainstream for those looking to augment their butts.
Criteria to Determine if You Are a Good Candidate for a BBL
- You have good health in general. This procedure will require the administration of anesthesia and that you go through some extended recovery, meaning you should be in good shape heading into the operation.
- Your mind needs to be healthy too. It is important for you to have realistic expectations heading into the procedure.
- You must have a stable weight and little excess skin. If you have recently experienced tremendous weight loss, you will likely need to wait for around three months (or whenever your doctor indicates) to consider a BBL.
- You will need to have excess fat in other parts of your body for a successful transfer to be feasible. Usually, areas with this excess are the abdomen, upper back, or hip section. The surgeon will collect around three to four times the volume of fat you truly need for the butt lift because not all of these cells will survive. Plus, much of the content will be filtered out during the fat treatment process.
- If you have a thin body and would like to get this procedure done, you will need to consider gaining excess weight or a different type of surgery. One of the most important benefits of using a patient’s own fat is that no outside items are inserted into the body once healing is complete, altogether avoiding risks like implant ruptures. It is essential to choose a professional practitioner who can perform a butt lift and produce long-lasting results.
- You have tried a bunch of different ways to get your butt more round and voluptuous through diet and exercise but have not yet had the results you are looking for.
All of the situations mentioned above will be discussed in your first consultation with your doctor. It is your medical practitioner who will eventually determine whether your body meets the necessary criteria to have this procedure safely done.
Anyone considering a butt lift needs to understand how the recovery process works. For a Brazilian butt lift, recovery can sometimes take longer than other surgical treatments because the affected area is also the one you use to sit and rest. Therefore, it is actually best to stand and walk around to shorten recovery time. Keep in mind that other areas of your body will also be in recovery due to liposuction.
Have a Clear Understanding of the Following Before Your First Consult:
- Know what your goals are
- Understand what the surgery and recovery period will be like
- Go over the pros and cons of the butt lift
- Be aware of why you want to get this done