There are two ways to surgically enhance the buttocks. A board-certified plastic surgeon might use fat cells, harvested from the patient’s body, to enhance the size and shape of the backside. In other cases, implants may be used to boost the backside. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Salloum offers patients both options at his practice in Miami Beach, FL.

About Brazilian Butt Lift surgery

The butt has become one of the most scrutinized areas of the body in recent years, thanks to the popularity of reality TV stars and the rise of Instagram influencers. Demand for a round, curvy backside has made butt lifts and butt augmentations some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the country over the past few years.

A Brazilian butt lift procedure, or buttock augmentation, is designed to make the backside rounder and fuller. The surgery can also enhance the projection of the buttocks. Many people turn to surgery when they don’t see dramatic changes to their butt’s appearance after faithfully following an exercise or workout routine that claims to boost the backside.

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Benefits of Brazilian Butt Lift

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Salloum offers patients the option of having a Brazilian butt lift performed by him at his practice in Miami, Florida. He performs this type of cosmetic surgery on men and women who want to achieve a more attractive, full, and rounded rear end.

Some of the benefits a Brazilian butt lift provides are the following

• Enhances the look of the buttocks
• Adds volume to the buttocks
• Makes them appear firmer
• Improves the shape of the hips
• Reduces sagging skin
• Tightens loose skin
• Increases the size of the buttocks

What are the reasons to opt for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

There are many reasons a person might consider BBL in Miami. If you’ve long felt self-conscious about the size of your butt or you’re not happy with your curves, the procedure could help boost your self-esteem.

Another reason to consider the BBL procedure is to make your backside more symmetrical. Just as the breasts are often asymmetrical, the buttocks can be, too. A plastic surgeon can position implants or perform fat transfers to create a more uniform size and shape.

Finally, you might consider a butt lift if you’ve been working out and following a healthy diet but haven’t seen much of a change in your buttocks. Implants or fat grafting can do what no number of squats can.

Fat Grafting or Butt Implants?

How do you choose between fat grafting and butt implants? Due to the natural look and feel of a patient’s own fat, using it has become the BBL surgery of choice for most people looking to enhance their backside.

But not all patients are good candidates for a fat transfer procedure. If you’re very thin, then you probably won’t have enough fat on your body to transfer to your butt. In that case, butt implants might be the best pick for you.

Dr. Salloum meets with each prospective patient individually to learn more about their goals and candidacy and to help them choose between a butt lift with fat transfer or augmentation using implants.

Your Consultation for a Butt Lift

The first step towards butt augmentation in Miami is to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Salloum at the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery. We want to make sure your consultation is a comfortable experience, so we offer complimentary valet service and spacious consultation rooms in a luxury spa environment.

During your consultation, you’ll meet with Dr. Salloum to talk about your aesthetic goals. Dr. Salloum will also ask you about your medical history and overall health. If appropriate, he’ll discuss additional procedures that might complement a butt lift and help you reach your individual goals.

The consultation is an opportunity for the surgeon to get to know you and to learn more about what you want. During your consultation, you can expect Dr. Salloum to do the following:

• Work with you to set goals for your plastic surgery
• Discuss butt lift and augmentation options
• Review additional procedures that might help you reach your goals
• Evaluate your skin’s elasticity and quality
• Evaluate the amount of excess fat you have

Don’t be shy about asking Dr. Salloum any questions you may have at any point during the consultation. Feel free to ask for more details about the procedure and about his experience performing buttock augmentation or plastic surgery in general.

It’s completely natural to feel some anxiety before cosmetic surgery. At the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery, our goal is to make our patients as comfortable as possible and to help them feel excited about their results.

Brazilian Butt Lift Risks

There are risks involved with any cosmetic surgery procedure. Risks include bleeding, bruising, swelling, numbness, infection, and pain. These risks usually go away after a few days. You should see your doctor right away if you notice any problems.

There are several things you can do to minimize risks associated with Brazilian butt lifts.

1. You should discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with your plastic surgeon before having it done.

2. You should ask questions about the process, including what type of anesthesia is going to be administered.

3. You should be aware of the possible side effects of anesthesia.

4. You should consider whether you would prefer to have the operation performed under local or general anesthesia.

5. You should understand that there is always a risk of complications.

Cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift

RealSelf states that the average cost for a Brazilian buttock augmentation surgery in the US is around $6,000. The Brazilian butt lift cost varies depending on the type of surgery performed and where it takes place. For example, if the surgery is done in Miami, then the prices may be higher than those in New York City. However, the quality of the surgery should also be taken into consideration. Cheap surgeries are likely to produce poor outcomes and thus increase the risk of complications. Therefore, it is important to consider the quality of the surgery before deciding whether to go ahead with the operation.

The average cost could vary depending on several factors:

• Number of areas treated with liposuction
• Hospital or operating room charges
• Experience and expertise of the surgeon
• Surgery location
• Complexity of the procedure
• Aftercare products
• Anesthesia fees 

Buttock Augmentation with Fat Grafting

The Brazilian butt lift uses body fat taken from the patient to augment the buttocks, usually from “problem areas” like the stomach, hips, or thighs. The surgery is a two-step process. The first step is to harvest a fat graft from an area of the patient’s body that contains excess fat. To accomplish this, the surgeon will usually perform liposuction.

However, because BBL removes some of the fatty tissue from the donor site, the amount of fatty tissue removed may be insufficient to produce noticeable changes in the recipient site. Therefore, the procedure is not intended for cosmetic purposes but rather for medical reasons.

After removing fat from the donor areas, the surgeon will sterilize the fat before strategically injecting it into the buttocks. The amount of fat the surgeon will use depends on the results the patient wants. It’s common for surgeons to overfill the buttocks, as some of the fat deposits will be reabsorbed by the body in the first few months after surgery.

BBL Surgery: Butt Implants

Some patients decide to enhance their backside using silicone butt implants instead of fat transfer. Butt implants are similar to breast implants in several ways but are designed for use on the backside. Butt implant surgery requires a plastic surgeon to make a small incision on the backside, usually in the gluteal crease (the area where the butt joins the thighs).

The implants are then positioned in the buttocks, either under or on top of the muscle. Where a surgeon places the implants will depend on your body shape and the size of the implants. After positioning the implants, the surgeon closes the incisions and the surgery is over.

Recovering from BBL Surgery

As part of BBL recovery time, you can expect about a week or two off from work and other physical activities. Especially during the initial healing recovery period, you’ll want to take it easy and rest as much as you can. After you get Dr. Salloum’s go-ahead, you can return to work but will most likely need to avoid strenuous activity, such as working out, for another few weeks.

Dr. Salloum will give you specific instructions to help make your healing process go smoothly. Pain relief medication can assist in managing any potential discomfort encountered throughout your recovery period. You will be able to go home immediately after recovery from this outpatient procedure.

It’s a good idea to avoid putting too much pressure on your backside as you heal from surgery. Your surgeon might give you a special pillow to sit on to minimize pressure during your recovery process or recommend that you lie on your stomach, rather than sit, for the first few weeks afterward. You might also need to wear a compression garment around the area where the fat was harvested to help support the new contours and to encourage any loose skin to retract.

Why choose Dr. Salloum?

The plastic surgeon you choose for your Brazilian butt lift surgery makes a big difference to your results. You want to work with a plastic surgeon in Miami who has experience performing the Brazilian butt lift procedure, who has the appropriate credentials, and who will take the time to help you decide how to proceed.

Gabriel Salloum, M.D., F.A.C.S., is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has a genuine passion for helping his patients achieve their goals as well as extensive experience performing buttock augmentation using fat grafting and implants. He emphasizes creating natural-looking results. As a result, he has a large following of loyal patients.

Dr. Salloum makes a point of treating all of his patients like the unique individuals they are. He will meet with you one on one and is happy to answer any questions you have. You can expect frequent follow-up appointments with Dr. Salloum after your cosmetic procedure to make sure things are going well. A plastic surgeon who cares about your well-being will give you peace of mind that your safety and results are top priorities.

Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs

Interested in learning more about the Brazilian butt lift or buttock augmentation? Request a free BBL consultation at the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery in Miami Beach, FL today. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gabriel Salloum, call 305-405-6910.