A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) enhances the shape and projection of the buttocks using your own fat. At Washingtonian Plastic Surgery in McLean, Dr. Navin Singh performs Brazilian Butt Lift procedures with an emphasis on proportion, structural balance, and patient safety.
Rather than simply increasing size, the goal is to improve contour relationships between the waist, hips, and buttocks. Patients from McLean and Washington DC seek a refined silhouette, smoother transitions, and natural-looking volume enhancement.
To view surgical outcomes, visit our before and after gallery.
What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian Butt Lift is a specialized fat grafting procedure that combines liposuction and targeted fat transfer.
Fat is carefully harvested from areas such as:
- Abdomen
- Flanks
- Lower back
- Thighs
The purified fat is then strategically injected into the buttocks to enhance projection, improve symmetry, and refine contour.
The procedure reshapes both the donor and recipient areas, creating a more balanced lower body profile.
How BBL Differs from Buttock Implants
A Brazilian Butt Lift uses your own tissue, whereas buttock implants introduce a synthetic device.
Fat transfer offers:
- A softer, more natural feel
- Smoother contour transitions
- Reduced risk of implant-related complications
- Simultaneous waist and flank contouring
For patients without sufficient donor fat, alternative strategies may be discussed during consultation.
Who Is a Candidate
You may be a candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift if you:
- Desire increased projection or fullness
- Have adequate donor fat for transfer
- Are in good overall health
- Prefer natural tissue enhancement over implants
Patients seeking extreme augmentation are counseled carefully. The emphasis at Washingtonian Plastic Surgery is on proportion and long-term stability rather than dramatic enlargement.
Surgical Technique & Safety
Brazilian Butt Lift surgery requires technical precision and careful anatomical understanding.
Dr. Singh uses controlled fat harvesting and refined injection techniques designed to:
- Enhance contour gradually
- Preserve natural movement
- Maintain structural support
- Prioritize patient safety
The procedure is performed under appropriate anesthesia in a fully accredited facility.
Recovery & Results
Following surgery, a compression garment is worn to support healing and reduce swelling.
Patients are typically advised to:
- Avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for several weeks
- Sleep in modified positions
- Resume light activity as directed
Swelling gradually improves over several months. A portion of transferred fat naturally resorbs during early healing, while the remaining fat integrates for long-lasting results.
Final contour refinement develops progressively as tissues settle.
Other Procedures That Pair Well With Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian Butt Lift is often combined with:
Comprehensive planning ensures harmonious contour relationships rather than isolated enhancement.
Why Choose Dr. Singh
Patients from McLean and Washington DC choose Dr. Navin Singh for his measured, proportion-focused approach to body contour surgery.
As a dual board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Singh emphasizes anatomical precision, safety, and natural contour refinement.
At Washingtonian Plastic Surgery, care is delivered in a private, boutique setting where individualized planning guides every surgical decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do results last?
The fat that successfully integrates becomes long lasting. Some natural resorption occurs during early healing.
Is the procedure safe?
When performed with proper technique and patient selection, Brazilian Butt Lift surgery can be performed safely. Careful surgical planning is essential.
How much volume can be added?
The amount of enhancement depends on available donor fat and anatomical considerations.
When can I sit normally?
Patients are typically advised to avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for several weeks. Specific instructions are provided during recovery.
Schedule Your Consultation
To learn more about Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, schedule a private consultation with Dr. Navin Singh at our McLean office, minutes from Washington DC and serving patients throughout Northern Virginia and Montgomery County.
Call 703 345 4377 or request your appointment online.
Dr. Navin Singh is a dual board-certified plastic and facial plastic surgeon and founder of Washingtonian Plastic Surgery. He previously served as Director of Cosmetic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and currently serves as a board examiner for both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine.
