Melbourne Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery (BBL) - Cosmos Clinic

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Who is the best candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Buttock Lift is a great option for women and men who want a shapelier bottom without implants. You may be a suitable candidate for buttock augmentation if you fit the following criteria:

You are in good physical and mental health
You have realistic expectations regarding what BBL surgery can achieve
You are at a stable, healthy weight
You have good skin tone around the buttocks
You have enough fat stores to harvest and transfer
You do not smoke or are willing to quit before and after surgery

Ultimately, the best way to determine whether you are a buttock augmentation candidate is to meet with our doctors for a consultation at Cosmos Clinic Melbourne.

What is the difference between Brazilian Butt Lift and buttock implants?

Brazilian Butt Lift surgery involves using your own fat to achieve augmentation. On the other hand, buttock implants rely on materials such as silicone to be implanted into the buttock area to improve size and shape. BBL has gained popularity because it’s generally safer and produces more natural-looking results, especially in the hands of a specially trained liposuction expert.

Buttock implants do have a place in aesthetic medicine, particularly if you’re thin and don’t have enough autologous fat. However, if you are considering buttock implants, some of the risks to consider include capsular contracture, implants moving, and a higher risk for infection.

What kind of liposuction is used to remove the fat?

At Cosmos Clinic Melbourne, we use Vaser Liposuction for all of our liposuction procedures. Vaser is the latest advancement in surgical liposuction and uses ultrasound waves to dissolve and liquefy the donor fat. This makes the fat cells easier to remove from the body, providing better fat for fat transfer to the buttock.1

How do I prepare for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery?

During your Brazilian Buttock Lift consultation at our Melbourne clinic, your doctor will provide you with specific pre-operative instructions. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit at least two weeks before surgery, as smoking can increase surgical complications and slow healing times. In addition, your doctor may ask that you avoid certain medications and supplements the could cause excessive bleeding during and after surgery. It is also a good idea to take steps before surgery to prepare for your recovery. This could include purchasing some comfortable clothing, filling any required prescriptions, preparing some healthy meals and arranging for someone to pick you up from the hospital and help at home for the first few days after surgery.

How long does BBL surgery take?

Buttock augmentation typically takes between two and four hours to complete, depending on your desired goals and the amount of fat transferred.

Will I feel any pain during my buttock augmentation procedure?

Your Brazilian Butt Lift will be performed under local anaesthesia and sedation, so you will not feel any pain during the procedure. Any pain or discomfort experienced during your recovery can be relieved with medications prescribed by your doctor.

Why can’t I sit after my Brazilian Butt Lift?

During your BBL recovery, it is critical that you give the newly transferred fat cells the best chance of establishing a blood supply and surviving the procedure. Therefore, to preserve the fat cells, you must avoid putting any direct pressure on your bottom for 2 weeks, which means you should not sit, lie down on your back or drive. This is key to achieving optimal, long-lasting results, as sitting directly on your butt can impact blood circulation in the area. A decrease in blood circulation may destroy the fat cells transferred to the buttocks and ruin your results. If you must sit, be sure to use a BBL pillow or sit forward on your thighs.

How long does it take to see results?

You will notice an immediate improvement in the volume and shape of your buttocks after surgery, however, this is mainly due to post-operative swelling. As your swelling subsides, your new behind will become more prominent. You can expect your full results to appear around six to eight weeks after surgery.

How long do the results last?

Brazilian Butt Lift results can last for a long time as long as you adhere to the following advice recommended by your doctor:

Wear a compression garment as prescribed
Do not sit on your butt for the first two weeks after surgery
Maintain a stable weight as significant weight fluctuations can affect your results
Do not smoke, as this can impair the blood circulation that’s crucial to establish a blood supply to your new fat cells
Eat the right foods. Your fat cells love nutrient-dense foods, so make sure to get plenty of fresh fruits, veggies, healthy fats and carbs into your diet

Where does the donor fat come from?

The ideal liposuction site for your Brazilian Buttock Lift will depend on where you have enough excess fat available to harvest. This can vary from patient to patient, however, common donor sites include the abdomen, thighs, back and hips. During your consultation at Cosmos Clinic Melbourne, your BBL doctor will help determine where you have an appropriate amount of excess fat.

Can I still get BBL surgery if I don’t have much fat elsewhere on the body?

If you simply don’t have enough fat to transfer to the buttocks, you still have options. The first is to gain weight until you have enough fat to remove. If you cannot gain weight, you may need to be referred to a specialist for buttock implants. Just keep in mind that a Brazilian Buttock Lift is preferable as it provides more natural results and presents a lower risk of infection.

Can I use someone else’s fat instead of my own?

No, this should never be done. Your body will know that the injected fat is not your own and reject it, meaning that the tissue would die. Doing this can put your safety at risk and could cause numerous long-term health problems.

How much of the fat removed will actually survive the transfer process?

The amount of fat that survives the transfer process is dependent on numerous factors. To increase the chance of fat survival, the suction pressure used to liposuction fat should be kept low to minimise trauma. At Cosmos Clinic Melbourne, we use Vaser Liposuction for all of our BBL procedures, using these techniques, the survival rate of fat is greater than 80 percent.1

Patients will also need to take steps to ensure optimal fat survival. This may including wearing your compression garments, avoiding placing direct pressure on the area and avoiding dramatic weight fluctuations.

Will I have scars after my Brazilian Buttock Lift?

While scarring is an inevitable part of any cosmetic surgery, significant scarring after buttock augmentation is rare. The incisions required to insert the cannulas into both the donor site and transfer site are only small and are placed in easily hidden locations.

What are the risks and side effects of Brazilian Butt Lift surgery?

Every cosmetic procedure comes with risk, including Brazilian Buttock Lift surgery. However, at Cosmos Clinic, our doctors are experienced in BBL surgery and have performed thousands of procedures without incident. Some of the potential side effects you may notice after buttock augmentation surgery include: