Brazilian Butt Lift

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Tampa and Lakeland, FL

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a body contouring procedure that can improve the fullness and sculpt of your buttocks. This procedure takes fat from other parts of your body and transfers it to the buttocks, resulting in a more balanced and proportionate figure.

It can be difficult for many patients to enhance their buttocks through dieting and exercise alone, prompting many to seek additional help when refining their figure. With a Brazilian Butt Lift, you can finally achieve results that look and feel more than natural.

Dr. Jacob Gerzenshtein of Finer You is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon. Dr. Gerzenshtein offers more than 20 years of experience in the medical field and is very proud to be one of Lakeland, Florida’s leading plastic surgeons.

If you are ready to start working with Dr. Gerzenshtein, please schedule a consultation online or call (863) 647-2200.

About Brazilian Butt Lifts

A Brazilian Butt Lift enhances the fullness, shape, and symmetry of the buttocks using your body’s own fat. This procedure uses a process called “autologous fat grafting,” which consists of using liposuction techniques to take fat from other areas of the body before reinjecting it into another area of the body. Many surgeons now consider autologous fat to be the ideal filler medium because it eliminates the risk of allergic reactions and provides more natural-looking and feeling results compared to dermal fillers or gluteal implants. (1) When performing a BBL, Dr. Gerzenshtein can take fat from any area of the body with adequate amounts of fat, with most patients choosing to contour areas such as their abdomen, flanks, or thighs.

Benefits

There are several benefits to receiving a Brazilian Butt Lift, including:

  • Natural Looking and Feeling Results: BBL procedures use fat from our own body, resulting in softer, more natural-looking and feeling results. This is especially apparent when compared to enhancement techniques that use synthetic materials.
  • Refined Contours: This procedure can fill in hip dips, restore fullness to the buttocks, and improve the definition of your curves, resulting in a more desirable and sculpted silhouette overall.
  • Dual Benefits: This procedure uses liposuction to take fat from other areas of the body, leaving them more slender and toned in the process.
  • Inconspicuous Scarring: Dr. Gerzenshtein places each incision in a discreet area, allowing them to easily be concealed beneath clothing.
  • Tailored Treatment Plans: Dr. Gerzenshtein designs treatment around your unique anatomy, concerns, and aesthetic goals to create a personalized, tailored solution.
  • Long-Lasting Results: The results of a BBL are generally permanent when patients maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a stable weight.
  • Elevated Confidence: After seeing their redefined appearance, many patients report feeling more confident in themselves and their appearance.

Candidates

Candidates for a Brazilian butt lift include anyone interested in augmenting the shape, symmetry, and fullness of their buttocks without using implants or synthetic fillers. Those interested in this procedure should also possess an adequate amount of fat to transfer.

Anyone interested in this procedure should be in good general health and maintain realistic expectations regarding what this procedure can achieve. Patients should ideally be nonsmokers or willing to quit using nicotine. Dr. Gerzenshtein will determine each patient’s candidacy for a BBL during their personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

During your personal consultation, Dr. Gerzenshtein will meet with you individually to determine whether a Brazilian Butt Lift is appropriate for your goals. He will evaluate your medical history and current prescriptions, and ask you about your aesthetic concerns and treatment goals. He will also perform a physical examination to evaluate your natural anatomy, as well as any potential donor areas to take fat from.

Dr. Gerzenshtein will use this information to create your surgical plan and determine the most effective surgical techniques for your case. He may tailor or combine certain techniques, and may even recommend pairing your procedure with another for more comprehensive and cohesive results. Throughout the consultation, he will also answer any questions you may have about your procedure. When you leave this consultation, you will have a full understanding of what to expect as well as a tailored surgical plan to help you achieve the figure of your dreams.

To schedule this consultation and start collaborating with Dr. Gerzenshtein, please contact us online or call (863) 647-2200.

Preparation

Once you decide to proceed with your BBL, you will receive a set of detailed pre-operative instructions. Following these instructions closely will ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery.

You may need to refrain from taking blood-thinning medications and supplements. You will need to cease nicotine and alcohol consumption several weeks before the procedure and throughout your recovery. You will need to take time away from your career and other commitments, as well as prearrange transportation home after your procedure. If needed, Dr. Gerzenshtein may also meet with you for one more in-person examination before your procedure to ensure your readiness, as Florida law requires it.

Procedure

Throughout your procedure, Dr. Gerenshtein will use ultrasound technology to guide the removal and placement of your fat. By using ultrasound, he can track the exact location of the cannula and prevent certain life-threatening risks from developing. Dr. Gerzenshtein will also record a time-stamped ultrasound video as your procedure is performed, as the state legally requires it to be included in your medical records.

Your procedure will begin with the administration of general anesthesia. Dr. Gerzenshtein will place a small incision in the fat donor sites, then inject the local fatty tissues with a tumescent solution. This mixture consists of epinephrine, lidocaine, and saline, and it will constrict the blood vessels, numb the local tissues, and separate the fat cells for easier removal. (2) After this, he will insert a thin, power-assisted cannula into the treatment area to break down the fat and aspirate it from the body. As Dr. Gerzenshtein removes fat, your body becomes more toned and contoured.

Dr. Gerzenshtein will purify and process that fat before carefully readministering it into your buttocks. He will carefully layer this fat to recontour and resculpt the buttocks, enhancing their natural fullness and curve. As he does this, he will use the ultrasound technology to track the placement of the cannula to ensure the placed fat is only injected into the space between your skin and muscle, significantly increasing the safety profile of the procedure. Once he achieves your desired figure, he will carefully close each incision and let you rest in our recovery suite.

Recovery

You will return home on the same day as your procedure, as Brazilian Butt Lifts are performed on an outpatient basis. To ensure you understand how to care for yourself, Dr. Gerzenshtein will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions that will include how to clean your incisions, manage any side effects, and optimize your results. It is also important to remember that as you recover, both the buttocks and donor area will be healing.

It is common to experience swelling or bruising during your initial healing phase. These effects are temporary and will gradually subside on their own, but you can also manage them with plenty of rest. You will need to refrain from placing pressure on your buttocks for the first several weeks of your recovery, but you can switch to specialized cushions or pillows afterwards. After resting for approximately two to three weeks, you will be able to return to your career; however, you will need to continue refraining from strenuous activities until Dr. Gerzenshtein approves.

As you heal, you will also need to wear specialized compression garments. These garments can reduce further swelling and preserve the appearance of your new curves as your tissues settle.

Results

You may notice an immediate difference in your appearance after your procedure, but the full results of your Brazilian Butt Lift will become more apparent as any residual swelling subsides. You will be able to enjoy more voluminous and shapely buttocks, as well as a more proportionate and balanced figure overall.

Your body may resorb some of the injected fat during your recovery. However, the surviving fat will remain fixed there permanently, allowing you to enjoy your refined contours for years.

Corresponding Procedures

There are several procedures that Dr. Gerzenshtein can perform in conjunction with your BBL procedure to complement its results, one of which is liposuction.

Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure that uses a thin suctioning tube to remove stubborn, diet-resistant deposits of fat from around the body. While liposuction is already part of a BBL procedure, Dr. Gerzenshtein can expand this phase to sculpt the body and further improve the natural definition of your figure. Dr. Gerzenshtein specifically performs power-assisted liposuction, which uses powerful vibrations to help emulsify the fat more easily.

Cost of Brazilian Butt Lifts in Tampa, Florida

The cost of your procedure will vary depending on your desired enhancements, the amount of fat he transfers, whether he performs any additional procedures, and several other factors. Dr. Gerzenshtein will provide a comprehensive cost estimate for your Brazilian Butt Lift during your consultation.

To learn more about the cost of your personalized procedure, please contact us online or call (863) 647-2200.

FAQ

What makes a Brazilian Butt Lift different from other gluteal augmentation procedures?

A Brazilian Butt Lift uses fat taken from other parts of your own body, providing more natural-looking and feeling results in comparison to the use of synthetic materials.

Where will Dr. Gerzenshtein take fat from during the procedure?

Dr. Gerzenshtein may use fat from most other parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, flanks, hips, and more. During your consultation, he will perform a physical evaluation to determine where the transferred fat will be taken from.

How long will the results of my Brazilian Butt Lift last?

With healthy lifestyle habits and a stable weight, you can enjoy the results of your Brazilian Butt Lift for several years. Although your body may resorb some of the fat, any remaining fat will stay fixed permanently.

Will I need to attend any follow-up appointments?

You may need to attend follow-up appointments throughout your recovery to ensure you are healing as expected. Once your final results develop, Dr. Gerzenshtein may opt to refine your results, especially if your body resorbs more fat than initially expected.

Are Brazilian butt lifts safe?

There are several safety requirements and standards set in place to ensure your health and safety during the procedure. A few of these legal requirements include:
· Using ultrasound throughout the procedure for real-time visualization
· Recording and maintaining a time-stamped ultrasound video for the patient’s records
· Dr. Gerzenshtein performs both the liposuction and reinjection, rather than delegating parts of your procedure.
· Having Dr. Gerzenshtein perform an in-person examination of the treated area at least one day before undergoing the procedure.
· Only performing one BBL at a time, and waiting until the first patient has recovered.

Do BBLs have any risks?

As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks, including infection, bleeding, fat absorption, asymmetry, dissatisfaction with results, and more. Working with a double board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Gerzenshtein, helps minimize these risks and provide a safer, more comfortable environment overall.

References

  1. Bellini E, Grieco MP, Raposio E. The science behind autologous fat grafting. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2017;24:65-73. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2017.11.001
  2. Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/