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A Brazilian butt lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure. A Brazilian butt lift increases the size and shape of your butt while removing fat from other areas of your body. To get the best BBL in NYC, a candidate should be in good physical and mental health and have realistic expectations.

1) What is a Brazilian butt lift?

A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a procedure that improves (augments) the look of your buttocks in addition to removing fat from other parts of your body (liposuction). However, a Brazilian butt lift isn’t a traditional “lift” procedure like a facelift or breast lift despite its name. A Brazilian butt lift adds volume to and improves the shape of your butt, but it won’t improve sagging or excess skin. If you have sagging or excess skin, talk to your healthcare provider about a butt lift.

2) What does a Brazilian butt lift do to your body?

During a Brazilian butt lift, a doctor called a plastic surgeon will remove fat deposits from other parts of your body and insert them into areas around your butt. After you’ve recovered, your butt will be bigger, stick out more and have an even shape (symmetrical). The areas of your body that had fat removed will have smoother body contours (shapes).

3) Who is a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift?.

To be considered for a Brazilian butt lift, you should:

• Be finished developing.
• Be in good physical health.
• Have realistic expectations.
• Have enough excess body fat available in other parts of your body to transfer to your butt.

If you don’t have enough excess body fat available, you may be a good candidate for butt implants.

4) How long does a Brazilian butt lift last?

The effects of a Brazilian butt lift are semi-permanent. They should last several years and may even last for over a decade without any follow-up treatments. However, your body changes as you get older, which can affect your results over time. To preserve the effects of your Brazilian butt lift, you should maintain a consistent weight.

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5) What happens before a Brazilian butt lift procedure?

You must be at least 18 years old to get a Brazilian butt lift. However, your body is unique — you may not complete puberty until you’re older than 18. If you haven’t finished developing, the results of your Brazilian butt lift procedure may be affected. Discuss any questions or concerns you have with your healthcare provider.

Your healthcare provider will assess many factors, including your mental health and any social conditions. Your healthcare provider may ask you the following questions:

• Why do you want a Brazilian butt lift?
• Do you think a lot about imagined or very small defects with your body?
• Is a spouse, partner or friend encouraging you to get a Brazilian butt lift?
• Are you aware of the risks involved in a Brazilian butt lift procedure, including fat embolisms?

Your healthcare provider will evaluate your general health, including any preexisting health conditions or risk factors. Talk to your healthcare provider about any allergies you have. Tell them about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications that you’re taking, including herbal supplements.

Your healthcare provider will examine the following regions to determine the best place(s) to perform the fat harvesting via liposuction:

• Lower back region.
• Hips.
• Inner thighs.
• Outer thighs.
• The space between your tailbone, sacrum and rectum (presacral triangle).

6) When can I go back to work?

Depending on your job, you should be able to go back to work between 10 and 14 days after your Brazilian butt lift procedure. If you usually sit at a desk for long periods, it’s advisable to use a standing desk until you’ve completely healed.

7) When should I see my healthcare provider?

Schedule regular follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider.

After one to two weeks, your healthcare provider will remove your stitches, and they’ll also check your incisions. During this time, your healthcare provider will also evaluate how well your body is healing and determine whether you have recovered enough to sit for short periods on a special pillow.

You should then see your healthcare provider four to six weeks and three months after your Brazilian butt lift procedure to evaluate your progress. After three months, your healthcare provider should be able to determine how well your body has responded to the procedure.