What is the Brazilian Butt Lift?
By Paula Young | Published on August 12, 2010 | 0 Comments
If you’re the type of woman who has a generously-sized derriere, especially in comparison to the rest of your body, then you may or may not be fond of that fact. While some women prefer to be well-endowed in the buttocks area, others, if given the choice, would gladly opt for smaller rears. On the flip side, some women out there simply don’t have much to show off in the buttocks region at all; and while some may not mind sporting the “flat butt” look, others may view a lack of robustness in the buttock area as a physical shortcoming. If you happen to fall into the latter category, then you may be in luck. Thanks to a procedure called the Brazilian Butt Lift, you can transform your tiny butt into one that is shapely and much more sizable.
Simply put, the Brazilian Butt Lift is a procedure that involves harvesting excess fat from other areas of your body and using it to plump up your butt. In fact, you can sort of think of the process as liposuction and butt augmentation all in one. If you’re deemed eligible for the procedure, then a medical professional will use Body-Jet Water-Assisted Liposuction to gently remove fat from selected areas of your body. This fat will then be preserved and injected into your buttocks in order to reshape them and make them appear fuller.
Although the procedure may seem wacky or unconventional, this approach to buttock enhancement is actually quite effective. Paula Young is the staff nurse and co-owner of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s Young Medical Spa, a full-service facility offering some of the most groundbreaking treatments on the aesthetic market, and according to her, the Brazilian Butt Lift is a great option for anyone hoping to enhance her butt in as natural-looking a fashion as possible. Not only does the Brazilian Butt Lift offer long-lasting results, it also helps on the body sculpting front by eliminating excess fat in all the wrong areas and redistributing it where it’s needed the most. By having a Brazilian Butt Lift, you’ll get the benefit of body shaping and buttock augmentation all in one.
Of course, the Brazilian Butt Lift isn’t the only option on the market for those looking to improve their appearances in this specific area. If the idea of transferring your own fat into your buttocks doesn’t sound appealing, then you could always consider butt implants instead. However, the benefit of the Brazilian Butt Lift is that it offers a look that is perky and natural at the same time. Butt implants, by contrast, may not look as natural. On the other hand, if you happen to be skinny enough that you don’t have enough body fat stored in other areas to make you a viable candidate for the Brazilian Butt Lift, then implants may be your only option.
If the idea of the Brazilian Butt Lift sounds appealing to you, then you should know that you will have to follow your doctor’s instructions for follow-up care to ensure that you get the results you’re looking for. After a Brazilian Butt Lift, you’ll be asked not to sit directly on your buttocks for two to three weeks. (Nobody ever said that your follow-up routine was going to be easy.) You should also expect to see a certain amount of swelling in the area for several weeks (possibly longer) following the procedure. Most patients who undergo this type of treatment can return to work in two to three weeks and resume all normal activities after a month. If you’re interested in getting a Brazilian Butt Lift, then you may want to start saving up those vacation days sooner rather than later, as the process can disrupt your day to day life. On the other hand, you can look at your Brazilian Butt Lift as a one-time investment in your appearance and self-esteem. After all, if having a nice, perky butt is truly important to you, then a few weeks off from life is a small price to pay for the ability to forever proudly strut your stuff.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.