A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), or buttock/gluteal augmentation, improves the shape, size, and contour of the buttocks.
Characteristics of the ideal candidate can include:
Desire for rounder buttocks
This is an outpatient procedure requiring general anesthesia. There are two types of BBLs: (1) implant-based and (2) fat grafting. Dr. Ashraf performs the fat-grafting procedure only. This is done in junction with liposuction of other areas, often the abdomen.
After anesthesia, liposuction is the first step for this procedure. While excellent results require sufficient fat collected from liposuction, the patient’s physiology is the determining factor. The results will be less defined if the body does not “take” most of the fat injected into the buttocks.
The collected body fat is then processed and stored in syringes to be reinjected into the buttocks. The injection points are based on the highest level of patient safety, patient goals, and Dr. Ashraf’s expertise. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an average of 60-80% of injected fat is retained on the buttock area following a BBL.
Dr. Ashraf provides detailed post-operative checklists to her surgical patients. Generally, she recommends her patients do the following:
We love patients who do their homework! Here are a few trustworthy resources on the Brazilian Butt Lift:
Plastic surgeon, Dr. Regina Nouhan, hosts a bi-monthly podcast, Plastic Surgery Decoded, to help patients learn about procedures. Click here to hear an episode on the BBL.
