BRAZILIAN it UP!

A Brazilian butt lift is a butt augmentation procedure that uses liposuction to harvest fat from one or more areas of the body, and inject it into the buttocks and the outer hips. It can address a range of concerns, including flat or sagging buttocks, asymmetry, or other disproportions sometimes due to massive weight loss. 

Many famous celebs like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Amber Rose and Iggy Azalea have had this treatment done. 

The primary deciding factor is how much fat you have to work with. Most surgeons prefer BBLs over implants because fat can be shaped more precisely and placed in the areas that need it. For a BBL, the most important factor is your overall health. You have to be in good medical condition to be considered for any cosmetic surgery.

You should always consult a doctor to determine if you are a candidate for surgery. Good candidates are close to their ideal weight with enough fat for liposuction, such as the abdomen, love handles, back and thighs

The buttock is first contoured by performing liposuction in the areas around the buttocks to make them stand out more. Liposuction is carried out using special vanillas at low pressure to maintain the integrity of the fragile fat cells. Common areas of liposuctioned include the back — directly above the butt, stomach, and the thighs. Liposuction alone gives the lower body a more attractive look.

The fat suctioned from these areas is carefully processed and purified such that only a fraction of the donor fat removed qualifies for re-injection into the buttocks. In order to get enough qualified fat, at least two areas of the body are sucked out. After liposuction, the fat is carefully purified so that only the best donor fat cells are re-injected back into the buttocks for augmentation.

The fat is placed or transferred to the buttocks with special cannulas. Small amounts of purified fat are injected into different areas of the buttocks and at various depths so that the patient will get the highest permanent absorption rate. 

Dos and Don’ts after and before treatment

Avoid sitting directly on your butt for at least two weeks. After that, you may want to sit on a soft pillow which allows you to put pressure on the thighs instead of the butt.

You will also be asked to wear a compression garment for up to six weeks to decrease bruising and swelling while helping loose skin retract. 

It’s generally recommended that rigorous exercise be avoided for a month. It’s important to follow your doctor’s specific instructions to achieve the best results.

The price of the treatment in India would vary from approximately Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 2,00,000. More than the price, it’s imperative to look for a board certified plastic surgeon who has done these procedures with good results. The great thing about the Brazilian butt lift surgery is that the fat cells that survive the transfer will live in their new location.

— The writer is a Bengaluru-based dematologist.Disclaimer: Always check with a cosmetic surgeon before going ahead with this procedure.