Brazilian Butt Lift

Overview: Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian Butt Lift reshapes your silhouette by slimming the waist and transferring purified fat to the hips and buttocks for balanced curves. We focus on proportional, natural results using careful fat harvesting, processing, and subcutaneous‑only grafting techniques for safety.

Patients in the Seattle area look to board-certified cosmetic surgeons, like Dr. Jonov, to achieve a rounder, shapelier
gluteal region through a Brazilian butt lift. A Brazilian butt lift is a cosmetic procedure that uses liposuction to
transfer fat from one area of the patient’s body, and injects it into the butt. The ideal candidates for this procedure
are patients who have a flat and deflated rear end following weight loss and aging. If patients have loose skin, a
surgical butt lift with implants may be their best option.

Transform your silhouette with expertly performed Brazilian Butt Lift surgery at Cosmetic Surgery For You, the premier
BBL destination in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Lynnwood. Our board-certified surgeons utilize the advanced SAFE (Separation,
Aspiration, Fat Equalization) liposuction technique combined with precision fat grafting to create stunning,
natural-looking curves while maintaining the highest safety standards. With specialized training in modern BBL
techniques and ultrasound-guided fat placement, we deliver the beautiful results you desire with the safety you deserve.

Surgical Technique

During the initial consultation, our surgeon will assess the body so that they can determine where to perform liposuction to extract the necessary amount of fat needed to perform the transfer. They may consider multiple donor sites. Our surgeon will, first, remove the fat and graft it for a healthy, effective transfer. Next, it will be injected using a syringe into the gluteal region. This process takes place over several steps, and many layers used until the desired result is achieved. Finally, the incisions from a Brazilian butt lift are very small and thus scarring after the procedure is minimal.

Questions about Brazilian Butt Lift

Am I a candidate?
Ideal candidates have good skin quality, enough donor fat, and realistic goals. We’ll assess distribution and discuss shape styles.

How much enhancement is possible?
It depends on donor fat and anatomy; we prioritize proportions and safety over extreme volume.

How do you prioritize safety?
We graft in the subcutaneous plane only, use cannula control, and may utilize adjunct imaging/monitoring. Staging is considered when volumes are high.

What is recovery like?
Expect soreness, swelling, compression garments, and limiting direct sitting initially. Many return to desk work in ~1 week.

How long do results last?
A portion of transferred fat permanently survives; maintaining stable weight helps longevity.

HCan BBL be combined with other procedures?
Often paired with lipo of abdomen/flanks; additional surgeries may be staged for safety.

Bumpy Appearance?
If the injections are done correctly, the result will look and feel natural. During the procedure, additional
liposuction may be used to help smooth out uneven skin, as well as ensure that the surface has a correct and even
contour. Therefore, it is important to find a reputable and highly-skilled surgeon with a special expertise in
performing the Brazilian butt lift surgery.

Non-surgical or non-invasive procedures such as Renuvion skin tightening can
help avoid bumpiness following fat transfer and lipo.

Fat Transfer or Implants?
Cosmetic surgeons commonly use both technique and can achieve good results. Some patients simply do not want a foreign
device in their body and feel that the fat transfer method is safe and natural. A disadvantage of fat transfers,
however, is that they may not last as long as an implant because some of the injected fat will absorb naturally into the
body.

It is important to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each technique during the consultation so you can make
the right decision. Additionally, petite patients may be told they do not have enough fat for transfer, but Dr. Jonov
specializes in skinny BBL
techniques and non-surgical
BBL techniques to help patients achieve their cosmetic goals.

Weight Gain?
Weight gain could compromise the results of the surgery. So, for the best long-term results, patients should maintain a
healthy diet and exercise routine.

How much fat do I need for a good BBL result?
Successful BBL at our Kirkland and Lynnwood centers typically requires harvesting 2-4 liters of lipoaspirate to yield
600-1200cc of pure fat for transfer. We can work with less for “Skinny BBL” techniques. Ideal candidates have BMI 22-32.

What’s the BBL recovery process like?
Recovery requires avoiding sitting directly on buttocks for 2-3 weeks using our special BBL pillow. Most Bellevue and
Kirkland patients return to modified work in 10-14 days. Lymphatic massage starts day 3. Final results visible at 3-6
months after swelling resolves.

During/After Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

A Brazilian butt lift is considered an outpatient procedure and is performed under general anesthesia at an accredited surgical facility. The entire surgery typically takes about 2 hours to complete depending on how many donor sites are used and how many layers it takes to achieve the desired fullness. Following surgery, patients will experience swelling and bruising in both the fat removal areas as well as in the gluteal region. Patients will find it difficult to sit, but are encouraged to do so once the swelling has subsided. It will take about 3 full months for the body to recover and adjust to the new contour and shape.

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