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Sometimes, the way fat is distributed throughout your body does not match the look you want. You may notice that certain areas carry more fat than you would prefer, while other areas have less volume. This imbalance can affect the overall proportions of your figure in ways that may not feel in line with your goals.

With a Brazilian butt lift, we can transfer fat from one part of the body to another to create more balanced proportions. This approach adds fullness where it is lacking while reducing unwanted volume in other areas. At Robey Plastic Surgery & Regenerative Medicine in Carmel, IN, we provide this option for patients who want to use autologous materials to reshape their bodies.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian butt lift uses your own fat to enhance the shape and projection of your buttocks. Fat is carefully taken from areas where you have excess, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, and then purified before being placed into the buttocks. The process reduces unwanted fat and creates a more rounded and proportionate appearance using natural tissue. With a Brazilian butt lift, you can:

  • Start feeling better about how you look from behind
  • Increase the size of your buttocks
  • Have less fat and a fuller-looking backside

Butt Lift Options

At Robey Plastic Surgery, we offer several different butt lift options for those who want additional volume, correction for excess skin, or both:

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01 - Brazilian Butt Lift

A BBL, or Brazilian butt lift, is our fat transfer technique. During this procedure, liposuction is performed to remove fat from areas of relative excess, followed by adding this fat back to the buttocks.

Some patients opt to add fat to improve buttock shape, increase volume or both. Like all fat transfers, not every fat cell that is transferred is expected to survive. The anticipated survival rate is about 50-80%.

The average BBL transfers about 500-1000ml per buttock. The limiting factors include how much space is available in the recipient’s buttocks and how much fat is available for donation.

02 - Traditional Butt Lift

For patients with massive weight loss, droopy buttocks and upper thigh tissue can be addressed through a traditional butt lift procedure. Incisions are typically placed along the top portion of the bikini line across the lower back; excess tissue is excised, allowing the buttocks and upper thigh to be lifted into a more aesthetically pleasing location. A traditional buttock lift is ideal for patients wishing to maintain their current gluteal volume with a tighter overlying skin envelope.

A surgical buttock lift is also often combined with an abdominoplasty as the posterior half of a torsoplasty. A BBL or liposuction can be performed at the same time to further sculpt the area.

Ideal Candidates for Butt Lift Surgery

Ideal candidates for butt augmentation are people who want to improve the proportions of their body using their own fat rather than implants. It is also important to be in generally good health and to have enough fat in other areas that can be safely transferred. Good candidates are:

Individuals who have excess fat in places such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks
People who would like more volume or roundness in the buttocks
Those with realistic expectations for surgical results
Nonsmokers or those willing to stop smoking during recovery
Patients who are healthy enough for surgery and healing

Your Brazilian Butt Lift Journey

Initial Consultation

When you come in to discuss a Brazilian butt lift, we will start by learning about your goals and the areas you would like to refine. Dr. Robey will examine where fat can be removed, assess the amount that can be safely transferred, and review your overall health to confirm that surgery is appropriate. We will also explain the procedure in detail, go over what you can expect during recovery, and answer your questions so you feel fully informed before moving forward.

Preparation

Make sure to stop smoking several weeks before surgery, since nicotine can interfere with circulation and healing. Avoid blood-thinning medications, certain supplements, and herbal remedies that may increase bruising or bleeding. You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and stay with you during the first day, since you will not be able to manage on your own. Stock your home with loose clothing, comfortable seating, and supplies you may need so recovery is less stressful. Follow any lab testing or medical clearance requests provided by Dr. Robey to make sure you are in the right condition for surgery.

Day of Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

On the day of your Brazilian butt lift, you will arrive at the surgical facility and meet with Dr. Robey and the care team to review the plan one more time. Anesthesia will be administered so you remain comfortable during the procedure. Fat is first removed from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks through liposuction, and it is then purified to prepare it for transfer. The processed fat is carefully injected into specific areas of the buttocks. After surgery, you will spend time in a recovery area where we monitor you before you are cleared to return home with your detailed aftercare instructions.

Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery Timeline

After your surgery, you will need to follow a few guidelines, including:

  • No strenuous activity for two weeks. Avoid activities that increase your heart rate and blood pressure during this period, like exercise.
  • No sitting or lying on the buttocks for two weeks. After this time, you can sit/lie on your buttocks for 10-15 minutes at a time. Booty pillows that
  • distribute the weight on the posterior thighs can be used right away.
  • It’s okay to shower right away, but do not soak in water (swimming, hot tubs, baths) for 2 weeks.
  • You can resume sitting and lying on your buttocks after 4 weeks.

Brazilian Buttock Lift Results

Results from butt contouring develop gradually as swelling decreases and the transferred fat establishes its new location. Some of the fat will naturally be reabsorbed by the body, so the outcome depends on how much fat was available for transfer and how well it survives after surgery. You should notice an early improvement in shape within weeks, with final results becoming visible after several months. The buttocks can appear fuller, rounder, and more proportionate, but results will vary based on individual anatomy and healing.

Combining a Brazilian Buttock Lift With Other Procedures

Liposuction

Removing fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs can be paired with a Brazilian buttock lift to create a slimmer contour while also supplying the fat needed for transfer.

Liposuction

Abdominoplasty

Tightening abdominal muscles and removing excess skin can be combined with a Brazilian butt lift so the midsection looks flatter while the buttocks gain more shape. The contrast between the waist and the buttocks can make the overall result appear more balanced.

Abdominoplasty

Breast Augmentation

Volume can be added to both the breasts and the buttocks in one surgical plan when a Brazilian butt lift is combined with breast enhancement.

Breast Augmentation

BodyTite

Radiofrequency-assisted technology can be used to improve skin tightness at the same time as a Brazilian butt lift. This combination can refine the appearance of areas where fat was removed and create smoother contours.

BodyTite

Morpheus8

Microneedling with radiofrequency can remodel tissue and improve skin quality when performed with a Brazilian butt lift.

Morpheus8
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Why Choose Dr. Robey for Your Brazilian Butt Lift

Dr. Robey brings extensive experience as a four-time board-certified plastic surgeon who has cared for thousands of patients throughout her career. She has been recognized with honors such as Top Doctor, Patients’ Choice Award, and Compassionate Doctor Award. Dr. Robey combines technical precision with an understanding of each patient’s goals. Choosing her for your Brazilian butt lift means working with a surgeon who has consistently been acknowledged for excellence in the field.

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Dr. Robey is an absolut perfectionist. She had a detailed plan of care and even had multiple implant options to “try on” during surgery to find what looked best on my body. 

She made it clear what to expect and was attentive to my goals. She made me feel comfortable every step of the process. 

I am beyond pleased with the results and could not have asked for a better level of care. Any question I asked via email was answered in minutes. Dr. Robey even called me personally the day after surgery. 

Psyn

Everything was great from beginning to end! The bedside manner of not just Dr Robey but her entire team.

I got the results I wanted and am thrilled with my natural looking results. I would recommend her to anyone without any hesitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a BBL safe?

Every surgery has its own theoretical risks, but there are techniques that help improve the safety of this procedure. Dr. Robey incorporates these safety recommendations during all of her BBLs.

Fat is only injected into the subcutaneous plane. Injecting fat into the gluteus muscles can allow for more volume to be transferred, but it is not worth the increased risk of potentially injecting fat into the gluteal veins.
Fat is injected with a larger diameter cannula so that the cannula is more likely to push around and not into blood vessels.

A low-pressure system is utilized to inject the fat so as not to force the fat into undesirable areas, like the gluteal veins. The utilized cannula is not overly flexible, so it is less likely to bend into an undesirable location.

What Is the Survival Rate for Transferred Fat?

Not all of the fat moved during a Brazilian butt lift will remain in place permanently, and it is normal for the body to reabsorb a portion of it. On average, about 50 to 80 percent of the transferred fat survives long term, while the rest is absorbed within the first few months. The fat that does survive will act like fat in any other part of your body, remaining stable as long as your weight stays consistent.

How Much Fat Can Be Added During a BBL?

The amount of fat that can be added during a Brazilian buttock lift often ranges from 400 to 800 milliliters or more, though this depends on your body type and goals. Thinner patients may require liposuction from multiple areas to gather enough fat for transfer. The final amount also depends on how much space the buttocks have to accept the fat, since tighter tissues cannot hold as much. A detailed evaluation with Dr. Robey will determine what volume is both achievable and safe for you.

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