A Brazilian Butt Lift is a specialized fat transfer surgery that augments the size and shape of the buttocks without implants. Many men and women find that because of genetics or aging, they are unable to achieve the bodily contours they want. Even with appropriate diet and exercise, sometimes ideal results are unachievable without surgery. If you are unhappy with the shape of your backside and have felt that your silhouette could use some sculpting, a Brazilian Butt Lift might be a good option for you. 

Dr. Larsen is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of surgical experience People who are a good candidate for this surgery feel like their buttocks don’t match or fit the desired silhouette of their body. Patients who have received this procedure have found that it can enhance the curves on the lower half of the body, and reduce fat pockets on the hips, thighs, or belly. It can provide a youthful more pleasing shape, and make you look more athletic, as well as help your clothing to fit better.  

This surgery is usually an outpatient procedure with a few weeks of recovery at home. In this procedure, fat is removed from other areas of the body through a liposuction process and then resculpted to enhance the shape of your buttocks. Most patients are pleased with the results of this redistribution of fat, to a more aesthetically pleasing proportion. 

Most patients say the recovery from this procedure is easy, and the pain is minimal. Recovery includes a few weeks of lifestyle modifications and the results can last for years. Are you ready to find out if this is the right procedure for you? If so call our office today to book your consultation. Dr. Larsen and our team will walk you through all the options and provide answers to your questions. He will also help you to develop realistic expectations of what this surgery can do for you. 

You might be a good candidate for this procedure if the following describes you.

• You are physically healthy
• You are unhappy with the contours of your buttocks
• You are a non-smoker
• You have realistic expectations
• You have loose soft tissue in the gluteal area
• You are committed to living a healthy lifestyle with nutrition and fitness

At Buckhead Plastic Surgery this procedure starts at $10,000.

Like most cosmetic procedures the Brazilian Butt Lift starts with anesthesia. The next step is Liposuction. Liposuction will be performed through small incisions. First, local anesthesia will be administered to the affected area, then a thin surgical tool called a cannula is inserted into the incision to loosen excess fat. The fat is then removed from the body using a surgical vacuum or syringe attached to the cannula. 

The next step is the fat injection. The tissue and fat that is removed through liposuction are processed and the surgeon will then use a cannula to add fat to the buttocks through small injections. Dr. Larson is an extremely talented and experienced surgeon. He will take your preferences into account to obtain exactly the contour you are hoping to achieve.

You will likely wake up from surgery with bandages and dressings over the incisions. It’s also common for small plastic tubes to be placed around the incision to drain fluid away from the incision site. This helps to minimize swelling as you heal. It is also likely you will be wearing or be instructed to wear a compression garment. (This is also to reduce swelling.) 

Returning home from the hospital we will send you post-op care instructions. These instructions will include specific notes on how to care for your dressing and what pain meds you can take. Most patients will take pain meds for the first few days and then they will be able to manage their discomfort with ibuprofen. 

Recovering from your surgery will require some lifestyle adjustments. You will not be allowed to sit or lie on your buttocks for 3 weeks after your surgery. This is an important time for your newly placed tissue, as it establishes a blood supply. Sitting can impair blood flow to the new tissue and cause the results of your enhancement to fail. Eventually, Dr. Larsen will allow you to sit in a modified position on a donut or air pillow. This helps to avoid putting pressure directly on the buttocks as your body heals. Normal sitting can be resumed after 8 weeks. Although most patients can resume many of their daily activities within 10-14 days and some even return to work within a few weeks. Dr. Larsen will help determine the best path of healing for you with your optimal results in mind. 

Results from this surgery are considered final after about 6 months post-surgery. By that point, any residual swelling has gone away and your body has had a chance to fully heal. The results are expected to last many years. Extreme weight fluctuations can affect your surgical results. For the longest-lasting optimal results you will want to maintain your weight by eating a healthy diet of nutrient-rich foods, exercising, and of course avoid smoking. If you are curious about what your specific results would be, the best place to start is with a consultation. Call our office today and schedule your consultation. 

Dr. Larsen is a double board-certified plastic surgeon. He has lead a long and decorated career working with some of the most elite surgeons in the world. He has impressive surgical skills and a wonderful reputation with his patients. He is known not only for his technical skills but also for his compassion. Book your consultation today to find out what your surgical options are. We want you to feel and look your best. Call today and see what a difference our team could make for you!