BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT MIAMI

Brazilian Butt Lift at Jolie Plastic Surgery in Miami

Want a smaller waist and rounder behind? The trusted surgeons at Jolie Plastic Surgery in Miami can make it happen as safely and comfortably as possible with the popular Brazilian butt lift. The Brazilian butt lift procedure, also known as a “BBL surgery,” is a butt augmentation operation that involves liposuction of fat that is redistributed to the buttocks. The BBL surgery reduces the size of the patient’s waist and other problem areas while enhancing the buttocks to achieve a voluptuous appearance. The surgeons at Jolie Plastic Surgery in Miami are board-certified and experienced in cosmetic surgeries of all kinds, specifically the BBL. Since it is one of our most popular procedures, we have treated patients of all genders, ages, and body types and answered nearly any question you can think of.

What is a Brazilian butt lift?

The Brazilian butt lift is a surgical procedure that:

• Augments and enhances the buttocks through liposuction and fat transfer
• Modifies the shape of the buttocks, typically for a rounder appearance
• Creates an overall more youthful and proportionate figure
• Improves the appearance of scars and cellulite when the area is filled with fat

This procedure involves fat elimination from several body areas such as the hips, abdomen, back, and thighs through liposuction. Our Brazilian butt lift doctors remove the fat cells, purify the tissues, and then re-inject only the best cells into the subcutaneous space (space beneath the skin) of the buttocks.

Jolie Plastic Surgery follows the lawful standard of care for gluteal fat grafting. Therefore, fat is only injected into the subcutaneous space and never into the intramuscular or submuscular regions (layers within or beneath the muscle). We stay as far away from the gluteal veins and sciatic nerve as possible and only graft fat into the superficial planes for the safety of our patients.

BBL Procedure Process at Jolie Plastic Surgery

Initial Consultation: At your initial consultation, the doctors will properly evaluate if you are an adequate candidate for a Brazilian butt lift procedure. After the evaluation, they will discuss what BBL technique best suits your body composition. Together, you will design and decide what your procedural results will be. During your following pre-op appointment, your surgeon will also provide a list of medications and items you will need for your surgery.

Anesthesia: Before your Brazilian butt lift, a qualified specialist will administer general anesthesia.

Liposuction: During the liposuction phase, the surgeon will make minimal incisions and extract only the smallest fat particles using a small tool called a cannula. The most effective fat grafts are composed of smaller fat particles. During this same step, the doctor begins the contour process to create the desired figure.

Fat Injection: After the liposuction, the fat cells are processed and purified through centrifugation (intensified spinning). The purest fat cells are separated and used for reinjection into the buttocks. Commonly, only ¼ of the fat cells are chosen for reinjection. The Brazilian butt lift procedure should only take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the amount of fat being transferred.

Recovery and Results: After the procedure, patients are taken to our recovery room for a few hours and then released from the facility. Patients must arrive with a friend or family member to be driven home and cared for at all times during the first three days after surgery. If the patient does not have a friend or family nearby, our team at Jolie can suggest post-operative care options to ensure your peace and satisfaction in the end.

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Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery

Patients will have bruising and swelling after a Brazilian butt lift. Initially following the surgery, they must refrain from rapid movements, particularly bouncing. They may also notice excess tumescent fluid draining from the incision points. The fluid may be tinged with blood, but rest assured, this is normal and should only last a few days. Most patients can walk slowly 2 to 3 days after a BBL but are advised to wait one month before walking faster.

Recovering patients may resume routine activities after 6 to 8 weeks. However, they should wait for the fat cells to stabilize before continuing more vigorous, fat-burning activities such as biking, jogging, or running. Applying pressure to the buttocks can damage the newly transplanted fat cells, so it is mandatory to use a special BBL pillow when sitting during the first eight weeks. Patients are also advised to sleep on their stomachs or sides. While it is required to wear a supportive compression garment during this time, we recommend wearing one with the rear end cut out to avoid killing the fat grafts before they solidify.

BBL Results

Even after the swelling subsides, it can take upwards of six months before you’ll see your final results. About 60-80% of the transferred fat cells should survive the recovery process as long as you:

• Avoid direct pressure to the buttocks-- e.g., sitting, laying on your back
• Wear loose clothing and a rearless compression garment after surgery
• Maintain and not lose weight following the procedure
• Eat nutritious foods to provide your body with vitamins and minerals as it recovers

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BBL Fat Transfer Techniques

Miami Thong Lift

The Miami thong lift is a BBL method that only requires a small incision down the area that a thong covers, making the scar virtually impossible to notice. The incision size depends on the amount of fat extracted and the fullness of the inner fold. This technique augments, enhances, and creates symmetry in the gluteus.

Butterfly Lift

The butterfly BBL technique aims to target a lack of volume and fat tissue in the upper regions of the buttocks. It is called the “butterfly lift” because just as a butterfly opens its wings to display bigger wings on the top, the higher wings protrude more than the lower wings. The butterfly BBL method lifts the excess skin and requires a scar that can be concealed along the top of your bikini line.

The Inner and Posterior Lift

The inner and posterior lift is most effective among individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight. The incision for this technique is made along the inner groin allowing the scar to be much less visible. With this incision, the surgeon removes excess skin from the outer and inner leg.

The C-Lift

The C-lift technique combines the Miami thong lift, the rear leg lift, and the tightening of the buttocks. The surgeon creates an incision in the “C-shape” to lift the outer and upper buttocks. The best candidates for this technique are older patients that have experienced sagging due to aging or individuals whose weight has fluctuated significantly.

How Much Fat can be Transferred to the Buttocks During a BBL?

The Brazilian Butt Lift requires removing anywhere from 200ccs to 900ccs per cheek, with 450ccs equaling close to one pound of fat. The number of pounds or ccs used for your Brazilian Butt Lift depends on your physique and cosmetic goals.

• An average-sized woman can expect to have around 400-600ccs of processed fat injected into each butt cheek (i.e., 800-1200ccs total) to achieve desired Brazilian butt lift results.
• A thin, petite patient is likely to receive ideal results with 250-350ccs worth of processed fat injected into each butt cheek (i.e., 500-700ccs total).
• Larger patients, or those seeking more exaggerated BBL results, will require injections of 700-1000ccs into each butt cheek (i.e., 1400-2000ccs total).

While these are general estimations, determining the amount of fat transferred to the buttocks during a BBL is based on several factors. The patient’s anatomy plays a role in the amount of fat available to graft with liposuction. Patients with curvier shapes generally have more fat available, while patients with thin or athletic bodies may not have sufficient fat to harvest during liposuction. It is easier to reach satisfactory results on patients with an A-shaped buttock than on patients with a V-shaped buttock, which usually requires more fat transfer. Skin elasticity also plays a vital role since it must stretch to accommodate new fat.

How Long do the Results of a BBL Last?

The results of a Brazilian butt lift procedure last a lifetime. Once the fat tissues are redistributed to the buttocks, they will act as if they were initially there. However, weight fluctuation can also change the outcome of this surgery. If you lose weight, the fat cells added to your buttock can shrink, thus altering the final results of the surgery. Proper aftercare is also vital to preserving your healthy, natural-looking results long-term.

BMI Requirements for BBL

For safety reasons, it’s recommended that patients have a BMI of 30 or less when it comes to a Brazilian buttock lift. Yet, even if patients have a BMI over 30, we recommend calling us for a free consultation since BMI is not the most critical factor to consider but rather, the availability of usable fat and the quality of the patient’s skin.

Best candidates for Brazilian Butt Lift

It is difficult to determine if you are a viable candidate for a Brazilian butt lift procedure without consulting with your surgeon. Nevertheless, ideal candidates for a BBL should:

• Not have excessive, sagging skin around the region of the lower buttocks (this needs to be surgically removed to undergo a BBL)
• Be in good general health to tolerate anesthesia
• Have extra fat elsewhere in the body to safely lipo and transplant

Patients that are not good candidates for a Brazilian butt lift include:

• Smokers
• Those with complicated medical problems (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, blood clots)
• Women who have recently given birth (BBL surgery should be postponed for at least 6-9 months to allow skin and soft tissues to tighten)

The trusted surgeons at Jolie Plastic Surgery will learn your vision and evaluate your unique situation during a free consultation. We are here to guide you through your beauty journey and deliver life-changing results for a more confident, happier you.

Preparing for your Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

Patients need to follow all instructions provided by the doctor to have a successful surgery without complications. At least a month before the scheduled surgery date, patients must cease consumption of:

• Alcohol, since it prevents wound healing
• Blood thinners, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements
• Birth control, as it could cause deep vein thrombosis
• Other specific medications that your surgeon will inform you of

We also recommend all patients prepare loose clothing, ice packs, stool softeners, bandages, pain medication, and healthy foods for their post-procedure recovery.

Brazilian Butt Lift vs. Butt Implants

Just as there are various BBL techniques, there exists an option for silicone butt implants, also known as gluteal implants. The silicone implants are made of a soft, gel-like material that the surgeon carefully positions to create the desired figure before closing the incision. Jolie Plastic Surgery performs butt implant surgery to augment the curvature of our patients’ backsides. Nonetheless, we find that most patients opt for a Brazilian butt lift for the following reasons:

• Butt implants must be replaced every 10-12 years.
• The incisions made during a BBL are small and create nearly invisible scars whereas butt implant incisions are greater in length.
• The body can detect butt implants as a foreign substance and reject them, whereas a Brazilian butt lift transfers your own natural fat.
• A Brazilian butt lift involves targeted liposuction, resulting in an overall slimmer look.
• Butt implant surgery calls for an extended downtime and healing process in contrast to a BBL.

Thinner patients seeking dramatic results undergo butt implant surgery to achieve their desired look since they lack sufficient fat cells to transfer. However, Jolie Plastic Surgery also provides a “skinny Brazilian butt lift” or “skinny BBL” for petite patients seeking a more athletic or naturally shaped figure.

What is a Skinny BBL?

A skinny BBL is a specific type of Brazilian butt lift for women who lack substantial fat on their bodies but still want a rounder and more prominent backside. Skinny BBLs are best suited for patients with a BMI of less than 21, but patients with higher BMIs can request a skinny Brazilian butt lift depending on their desired result. Often, patients want symmetry and balance in the buttock and hip areas. A skinny BBL can add volume and change the shape without making it too projected.

Our trusted team of qualified surgeons at Jolie Plastic Surgery will evaluate your figure, medical history, and desired outcome to see if a skinny BBL is best for you.

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Possible BBL Complications

All cosmetic surgery procedures will always involve the possibility of risk. Some complications that have been associated with the Brazilian butt lift include:

• Excessive bruising and swelling
• Nerve damage
• Infection
• Blood clots
• Fat embolism
• Excessive blood loss
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Skin necrosis (death of skin)
• Necrosis of fat or surrounding tissue (death of fat and tissue)
• Hematoma (blood pockets under the skin)
• Complications associated with liposuction or anesthesia

How Much Does a Brazilian Butt Lift at Jolie Plastic Surgery in Miami Cost?

Typically, a Brazilian butt lift at Jolie Plastic Surgery in Miami will cost anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000USD, including specials we may offer. The price of the BBL varies according to the amount of liposuction and fat transfer required to achieve your desired look. The American Society of Plastic Surgery states:

“The average cost of buttock augmentation with fat grafting is $4,807, the average cost of butt implants is $5,278, and the average cost of a buttock lift is $5,482, according to 2020 statistics.”

At Jolie Plastic Surgery, we offer various financing plans through systems like Care Credit, Alphaeon Credit, and United Medical Credit where the patient would need to be pre-approved. We also offer in-house payment plans that only require a minimum deposit. Our layaway plan requires a minimum deposit of $500 at a 0% interest rate! This plan lets you lock the price for up to two years by way of low monthly payments.

Why Choose One of Jolie Plastic Surgery’s top BBL Surgeons?

Jolie Plastic Surgery’s team of highly specialized cosmetic and plastic surgeons is dedicated to enhancing the appearance of patients in Miami and worldwide. Our surgeons have accomplished the highest level of education and extensive training to execute sound cosmetic procedures. Due to their years of experience, they know that patients will feel slightly nervous and have many questions during their initial consultation. For this reason, the entire staff at Jolie Plastic Surgery will tell you what to expect, answer your questions, and ensure you leave with the proper aftercare instructions for satisfactory results. Our coordinators, nurse practitioners, and licensed post-op massage therapists will work to make you feel at ease from the moment you begin treatment until your post-treatment care.

Our Miami office location is one of the newest and largest cosmetic surgery facilities within South Florida. The center is equipped with innovative technology and a newly renovated recovery room that gives patients the comfort of not feeling “rushed out” after undergoing a procedure.

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