Brazilian Butt Lift

find out everything you need to know about your Brazilian butt lift options

BBL stands for Brazilian Butt Lift, which is a surgical procedure that involves transferring fat from other areas of the body to the buttocks to create a fuller, more lifted appearance.

BBL is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure among women who desire a more curvaceous figure or want to improve the appearance of flat or sagging buttocks. It’s important to note that a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon should only perform the procedure to ensure optimal results and minimize the risk of complications. Dr. Gartner is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing BBL procedures and can help you achieve your desired results.

The procedure typically involves three main steps: liposuction to remove fat from other body areas, processing the fat to prepare it for transfer, and injecting the fat into the buttocks in multiple layers to create the desired shape and volume. 

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Procedure

FIRST BOARD CERTIFIED BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT SURGERY IN NEW JERSEY

Dr. Gartner was the first board-certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey to have performed the Brazilian butt lift, and he was doing it even before the procedure was called that (back then, it was just called autologous fat transfer)! Dr. Gartner has been performing the procedure for over 10 years and during this time, he has refined surgical techniques to make it safer and more effective by doing two things: gently purifying the fat with a handheld centrifuge and using the micro-droplet injection technique. These refinements (similar to those made for fat transfer breast augmentation) improve the longevity of the fat transferred to the buttocks, allowing it to “take” better and making it more durable. This means you’ll be able to have longer-lasting results than other butt lift methods.

THE MICRO-DROPLET TECHNIQUE

Unlike many surgeons, Dr. Gartner applies the micro-droplet technique using small cannulas to spread the fat out in your buttocks. Not only does this allow you to have a fuller and more balanced shape than traditional implants, but it also improves fat longevity. Placing large wads of fat in single areas makes less of it survive. With the micro-droplet technique, the transferred fat develops micro-blood vessels that grow into the fat cells to support their survival for the long term. According to the Method and system for preparing soft tissue for grafting, enhancing grafting results, and grafting autologous fat and adipocyte-derived stem cells to soft tissue such as the breast and other tissue defects[2], *the average survivability of the transferred fat is high*. *Compare that to older techniques of transferring, which only achieve a minimal survivability rate*, according to the study, The neglected free fat graft.

BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT LIMITATIONS

The only limitations placed on the amount of fat you can transfer during your Brazilian butt lift are the amount you have and the amount your butt can accept. You may run out of fat to transfer, so if you are leaner and want a more dramatic result, then Dr. Gartner may advise you to gain some weight before your surgery. The other limitation relies on the amount of fat your buttocks can take.

NATURALLY DISSOLVING SUTURES

Once your cosmetic surgery is finished, dissolvable sutures will be placed to close your incisions. These incisions will measure just a few millimeters and will be located in discreet locations, so they won’t be easily seen. Your sutures will dissolve naturally as you recover, so you won’t have to come back to get them removed.

Surgery Instructions

Dr. Gartner will give you instructions on how to prepare for your Brazilian butt lift. Follow them to make your surgery and recovery smoother. Some things that you may need to do include the following:

General anesthesia is administered. There are two parts to your procedure: fat removal and injections to your buttocks. First, incisions are made in the donor site from which fat is to be harvested, using standard lipoplasty techniques. These areas are most often the abdomen, waist, and back. The thighs may also be targeted. (We cannot harvest from your breasts, however.) A maximum of five liters of aspirate can be removed in one surgery for the average patient. The incisions are sutured.

Recovery

What’s great about Brazilian butt lift procedures is that you’ll be able to see improvements in your body contour right after your surgery, before swelling and bruising set in. Make sure to follow all of Dr. Gartner’s post-surgery instructions to facilitate your recovery. Wait for about three or four months for the optimal results of your surgery to appear. Maintain your results with a healthy diet and lifestyle.

THE FIRST STAGE OF YOUR RECOVERY

In the first couple of days following surgery, you’ll notice swelling become more prominent, along with bruising and discomfort. These will subside. For the first week, you’ll be asked not to sit at all (except when going to the bathroom).

From the second week to the fifth, you’ll be able to sit but without direct pressure on your buttocks. You can do this by rolling up a swimming noodle in a bath towel and putting it under your thighs, so the majority of the pressure is on your thighs. If you must drive during this time, you can do so for 30-minute stretches.

You’ll wear a compression garment for six weeks following your augmentation. The garment, which we’ll give you, looks like a one-piece bathing suit with the buttocks cut out.

WHEN YOU CAN GO BACK TO WORK

You’ll be able to go back to work in a week, *however you won’t be able to sit for extended periods*. If you work at a desk job that requires you to sit all day, you may need to take a total of six weeks off.

WHEN YOU CAN GET BACK TO THE GYM

After four weeks, you’ll be able to go back to the gym. Take it easy at first so you don’t hurt yourself, as you may be a little out of shape. Don’t worry, though, you’ll be back to your pre-surgery shape (or even better) after a couple of weeks.

It’s important to note that you should refrain from dancing or performing any other activity that shakes your buttocks for at least six weeks to protect the new vessels forming. This includes going on the elliptical machine or jogging.

YOUR RESULTS

After about three or four months, the majority of the swelling will have disappeared, revealing your results. You’ll be leaner in the areas from which the fat was removed and have fuller, perkier buttocks. If your mid-section was a donor site, you’d probably have more of an hourglass figure!

A butt lift Brazilian style is popular for women who want to revamp their body contour. It can be combined with a breast lift, thigh lift, or other procedures to give you the body you want.

Because this removes fat cells from the donor sites, you’ll notice that these areas won’t experience as much expansion with future weight gain. Your buttocks will, however, get larger because of the additional fat cells.

Consultation

Your consultation is an important part of your transformation. You’ll talk to Dr. Gartner to find out more about what options are available to help you achieve the look you want. You may find that an alternative to a Brazilian butt lift is better suited for you. You’ll talk about:

Your surgery will be performed at our state-of-the-art surgical facility. Our facility is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

AAAASF medicare certification is considered the gold standard in accreditation and one of the highest certifications any ambulatory center can obtain in the country. 

At the end of the consultation, you’ll be able to decide if a Brazilian butt lift is suitable to achieve your cosmetic goals if the pros outweigh the cons, and if Dr. Gartner is the right cosmetic surgeon for you. You’ll also receive a quote for your surgery.

Ideal Candidate

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Your Surgery

Imagine being able to remove unsightly fat from one part of your body, and then transfer it to your buttocks to get a more attractive shape. All of this is possible with a Brazilian butt lift at Gartner Plastic Surgery. Gluteal laxity may be caused by childbirth, age, significant weight reduction, or any number of other life events and conditions. It’s also possible for a person’s buttocks to be affected by their genetics. You, as a resident of New Jersey, have the option to have a Brazilian butt lift, which can help you feel more confident and give you the physique you deserve. The Brazilian butt lift performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gartner is considered to be the most effective of its kind in the area and produces flawless results.

YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

A far lower risk of infection because no artificial implants are used for your buttock augmentation. The special micro-droplet technique improves the longevity of your results. A faster recovery than traditional butt augmentation. Get back to work within a week or so.

YOU CAN EXPECT

*Reduce unwanted fat in areas that you want leaner, such as your stomach, waist, thighs, and back. Recontour your derrière for more roundness and projection. *Get more of an hourglass figure.

BENEFITS OF BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT

An immediate improvement, with optimal results appearing in a couple of months. A more attractive and proportionate body contour that you won’t be embarrassed to flaunt!

MORE BENEFITS

New Jersey Brazilian Butt Lift patients can add curvy volume where they want it and improve their body shape, dramatically. The benefits of a BBL surgery are so numerous; that it’s easy to see why the demand for this procedure is growing across the US. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the top reasons for choosing this buttocks enhancement.

IMPROVEMENTS TO BODY CONTOURS IN MULTIPLE AREAS

As the name suggests, Brazilian butt lifts in New Jersey are designed to enhance the buttocks, but several other body areas can be reshaped during this procedure too. That’s because a BBL uses liposuction to remove excess fat from wherever it can be found, then transfers that purified fat to your bottom. Fat harvesting sites can include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and even the back of the arms. Though liposuction is a necessary component of the procedure, it’s a valuable bonus for whole-body improvement.

REDUCTION IN THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE

The artful injection of fat stem cells on the buttocks, and outer thighs can help to smooth the contours and reduce dents or irregularities.

AVOID RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MORE INVASIVE IMPLANTS

Because the Brazilian butt lift in New Jersey uses a patient’s own body fat for sculpting, no foreign material is implanted, and no risk of allergy or implant rejection exists. The grafted fat cells are expected to integrate into the patient’s tissues and become a living, natural part of that body area.

NEW JERSEY BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFTS DELIVER NATURAL-FEELING RESULTS

Medical implant devices designed for the buttocks are typically preferred for thin patients who do not have a supply of their fat for grafting. Unfortunately, they also have less “cover” to hide an implant and the aesthetic effect is not always natural.

Likewise, artificial fillers can lead to lumpy, irregular-looking results. If a patient gains or loses weight after butt augmentation through one of these methods, their outcome may change in undesirable ways. A BBL uses real fat deposits to achieve your ideal shape. That means the results not only look smooth and realistic but feel soft and natural to the touch too. Because live fat cells respond to weight fluctuations by increasing or shrinking in size, your BBL result will adapt to your body weight.

YOU CAN SEE RESULTS, FAST

Though outcomes are revealed closer to 6 months post-procedure, Brazilian butt lifts are highly satisfying because of the near-immediate changes patients enjoy. You can see dramatic changes to your shape right after surgery. Plastic surgeons will sometimes inject more fat than ultimately desired because a percentage of it is expected to disappear while healing.

Patients are provided with a snug, shaping garment and will notice a more hourglass shape to their figure following surgery. With care to follow instructions and heal optimally, they can expect to maintain an hourglass shape and curvy bottom, permanently.

Risks

COMPLICATIONS AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT

Since the first part of the surgery is harvesting the fat, some of the related side effects and risks are the same as liposuction. Side effects include swelling, bruising, and discomfort. You may also feel nauseous or vomit, which is a side effect of general anesthesia.

In some cases, too much of the fat that has been transferred to the buttocks gets reabsorbed by the body. Generally speaking, any that gets reabsorbed will do so over the three months following surgery. Fat that doesn’t get reabsorbed will remain permanently (barring future weight loss). This will result in insufficient improvement or asymmetry that can be corrected with subsequent surgery.

All of the following risks are rare (and in the rare event they happen, medical attention should be sought immediately):

FAT NECROSIS AND CALCIFICATION

Fat necrosis and calcification: Sometimes, fat transferred to the buttocks dies and forms a calcification. This can be felt as a hard lump or nodule. Patients who smoke or sit on their buttocks too much are at a higher risk of developing necrosis.

MAJOR DISCOMFORT AND PAIN

Major discomfort and pain: This can be caused by a variety of reasons.

INFECTION

Infection: This can affect transferred fat or the incisions. When detected early, it can be well controlled with oral antibiotics. Smokers are at a higher risk of developing an infection.

HEMATOMA OR SEROMA

Hematoma or seroma (a pocket of blood or fluid inside the body): This may go away on its own or require surgical drainage.

IRREGULAR SCARRING

Irregular scarring: Incisions are placed where they won’t be detected easily. However, sometimes the incisions may develop into scars that are raised and dark. This may occur in patients with a history of irregular scarring or if infection at the incision site develops.

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