What’s a Brazilian Butt Lift?
It certainly sounds exotic–as if butt lifts alone weren’t exotic enough of a procedure–but how does it differ from a normal butt lift?
If you’re at all interested in changing the appearance of your gluteal area, the Brazilian Butt Lift in Northern Virginia may just be the greatest bang for your buck procedure.
The Brazilian Butt Lift vs. the Synthetic Implant
Typically, butt implants have been synthetic implants. The Brazilian Butt Lift differs in that the lift actually comes from fat — taken from another part of the body.
Why? Fat can be taken from a problem area such as the love handles. This ends up having a dual effect of fat reduction in an area individuals usually want to reduce fat. Implanting this fat into the buttocks, then, has a synergistic effect: increasing the size of the butt while trimming the waist line, improving the hourglass shape.
The fat is a perfect implant. Not only is it exceedingly safe (having been taken from the patient’s own body), and therefore has no chance of the patient having an allergic reaction to foreign matter, but scarring is also minimized in the procedure. The redistributed fat looks and feels natural in the buttocks.
Additional Benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift in Northern Virginia
- Long-lasting, natural-looking results that enhance your body’s unique shape
- Dual benefit of slimming stubborn fat areas (like waist or love handles) while enhancing the buttocks
- Improved overall body proportions and a confidence boost in your appearance
- Uses your own fat, lowering the risk of complications compared to synthetic implants
Am I a Good Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift?
If you’re looking to trim your waistline while also increasing the size of your buttocks, then the Brazilian Butt Lift might be the perfect procedure for you.
For individuals that already have a slim physique, synthetic implants might be a better option — if they don’t have the localized fat deposits necessary to sufficiently augment the buttocks. In such cases, fat is usually removed from other areas through liposuction in Northern Virginia giving patients a dual benefit of a slimmer waistline and fuller buttocks.
Recovery After a Brazilian Butt Lift in Northern Virginia
Recovery from a Brazilian Butt Lift typically takes a few weeks, but most patients find it very manageable with the right care.
- Patients are advised to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks to minimize swelling and support healing.
- It’s important to avoid sitting or lying directly on the buttocks for at least 2 weeks to protect the transferred fat.
- Light walking within 24–48 hours is encouraged to promote healthy circulation.
- While you’ll notice some changes right away, final results continue to improve over 3–6 months as swelling subsides and the fat settles naturally.
With proper aftercare, patients can enjoy long-lasting, natural-looking results and return to light work within 2–3 weeks.
Want to know more about the Brazilian Butt Lift in Northern Virginia? Call here (301) 244-0277 or or explore our other body contouring procedures. For personalized guidance, consult an experienced plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia today.
