Brazilian Butt Lift Miami

BEST CANDIDATES FOR A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT

Individuals seeking a Brazilian butt lift should consult their surgeons to determine if they are a viable candidate for the surgery. While various factors determine candidacy for a BBL, there are specific parameters those seeking a Brazilian butt lift should meet. Ideal candidates for a Brazilian butt lift should:

• Be in good health to undergo anesthesia
• Have sufficient fat elsewhere in the body to safely lipo and transplant
• Have tight skin around the lower buttocks region (excess hanging skin must be surgically removed before a BBL is performed)

BBL PROCEDURE PROCESS AT Icon Cosmetic Center IN MIAMI

INITIAL CONSULTATION

At your initial consultation, the Miami BBL surgeon of your choice will assess your candidacy for the Brazilian butt lift procedure. The surgeon will thoroughly review your medical history, current medications, and lifestyle habits. We encourage you to share your aesthetic goals at this time; you may even bring photographs to show the surgeon what shape you desire. The surgeon will then advise which BBL technique would most easily produce your desired result. This private evaluation is all about you! Therefore, do not hesitate to ask pending questions or voice any concerns you may have.

PERSONAL SURGERY COORDINATOR

Icon Cosmetic Center appoints a personal coordinator to facilitate your surgical process until the day of the procedure. Your surgery coordinator will guide you through the preparation process and enforce all aftercare instructions. They will provide a list of items you will need before your Brazilian butt lift to ensure optimal healing and lasting results.

PRE-OP APPOINTMENT

Once you and your surgeon have determined a suitable BBL technique and buttocks shape, you are required to attend a pre-op appointment. You will be given added instructions on preparing for your Brazilian butt lift. It is imperative to follow these guidelines to avoid unnecessary complications.

ANESTHESIA

A qualified specialist administers general anesthesia before your Brazilian butt lift procedure.

LIPOSUCTION

Amid the beginning liposuction phase of the Brazilian butt lift procedure, the surgeon creates minimal incisions and extracts the fat particles using a thin tube called a cannula, sculpting your abdomen to create a streamlined waist. Fat can also be removed from other body areas if approved by your surgeon.

FAT PURIFICATION AND INJECTION

Following liposuction, the extracted fat is purified through centrifugation (intensified spinning) and prepared for transfer. The purest cells are then strategically injected into the buttocks to increase volume and improve shape according to the design agreed upon with your surgeon. The entire Brazilian butt lift surgery should only take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the quantity of transferred fat.

POST-OP BBL

After your Brazilian butt lift, you will be escorted to our recovery room, where a certified nurse monitors your vitals and helps ease you out of anesthesia. Once stabilized, you will be cleared and discharged from the facility. Icon Cosmetic Center requires patients to arrive with and be driven home by a trusted friend or family member. It is essential to arrange for a loved one or professional to care for you during the first three days after surgery. Close adherence to our post-op care instructions is imperative to a healthy recovery and achieving superior results.

BBL RESULTS

The results of your Brazilian butt lift will be immediate! Your waistline will be slimmer, and your buttocks will appear rounder and more voluminous, leaving you with a shapely and streamlined figure. Your BBL results will continue to improve over the course of 6 months as your body heals. Approximately 60-80% of the transferred fat cells will survive the recovery process as long as you take the proper steps to maximize these results. Icon Cosmetic Center’s patients report full satisfaction with their dramatic new curves before and after recovery.

BEFORE AND AFTER A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT MIAMI

BBL RECOVERY

Your new curves will be on display immediately after your Brazilian butt lift! Abiding by your plastic surgeon’s recovery guidelines will promote faster healing and ensure these results last a lifetime. Some tips Icon Cosmetic Center gives patients recovering from a BBL include:

• Do not apply direct pressure to the buttocks.
• Wear a compression garment as often as possible.
• Eat protein-rich foods to nutrify the body as it recovers.
• Stay hydrated.
• Do not smoke.
• Maintain your weight after surgery.

BBL patients typically make a full recovery 3 to 4 weeks after surgery and can commence regular exercise after two months. However, your BBL recovery timeline will depend on your body’s unique healing mechanisms and adherence to the surgeon’s instructions.

Avoid making rapid movements after BBL surgery, particularly bouncing motions. You will be able to walk more easily after 2 or 3 days and can return to work after a week or two, depending on your occupation. But, you should still avoid putting pressure on your backside for at least 2 weeks to a month. We recommend you sleep on your stomach or side during this time and use a special BBL pillow when you can finally sit again. You will also be required to wear a compression garment (also known as a “faja”) for at least 6 weeks to reduce swelling and safeguard your results.

While the Brazilian butt lift healing process can seem daunting, it is quick and worthwhile. Our patients report complete satisfaction with their results and testify that their new curves were well worth it!

WHAT IS YOUR BUTTOCK SHAPE?

“V” shape (Inverted): The V-shaped buttock is categorized by a fuller waist and thighs with minimal volume in the actual gluteal region. It is often called the “inverted” shape because the top of the butt is fuller than its base. A V-shaped backside requires more significant quantities of fat to be grafted during the BBL procedure since the bottom of the buttocks needs more fat to appear fuller.

“H” shape (Square): The H-shaped buttock is identified by straight lines from the waist to the thighs with no curves on the sides. For this reason, this buttocks shape is also deemed the “square” shape. Patients with an H-shape buttock often require fat to be strategically placed to fill the hips and create curves for a more athletic or hourglass figure.

“O” shape (Rounded): The O-shaped buttock is famously known as a “bubble butt” based on its rounded appearance. Patients with this buttock shape have fuller hips and significant volume in their buttocks. However, they sometimes desire a fuller backside to balance their overall body proportions or exaggerate their natural curves.

“A” shape (Heart or Pear): The A-shaped buttock is classified as an upside-down heart since they typically have a narrower waistline that transitions to a rounded backside and fuller hips. Some patients with this buttock shape often seek an ampler bottom or more fullness at the top of the buttock for a rounded look.

HOW MUCH FAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO THE BUTTOCKS DURING A BBL?

The Brazilian butt lift requires removing anywhere from 200ccs to 900ccs per buttock, with 450ccs equaling almost one pound of fat. The total ccs necessary to complete your BBL depends on your anatomy, cosmetic goals, and the fat amount available to graft. Patients with larger frames generally have more harvestable fat, while those with thin or athletic bodies may not.

• Thin or petite patients: ~250 to 350ccs of processed fat injected into each buttock (i.e., 500-700ccs total)
• Average-sized patients: ~400 to 600ccs of processed fat injected into each buttock (i.e., 800-1200ccs total)
• Patients with larger frames or those seeking exaggerated results: ~700 to 1000ccs of processed fat injected into each buttock (i.e., 1400-2000ccs total)

A BBL requires the grafting of fat from the waist through liposuction. Icon Cosmetic Center’s skilled Brazilian butt lift surgeons extract the fat cells, purify and filter the tissue, and re-inject only the best cells into the buttocks’ subcutaneous space (space beneath the skin). Icon Cosmetic Center upholds the lawful standard of care for gluteal fat grafting. Our surgeons only inject fat into the subcutaneous area and never into the intramuscular or submuscular regions (layers within or underneath the muscle). We prioritize the safety of our patients by avoiding the gluteal veins and sciatic nerves, only grafting fat into the superficial planes.

BBL VS. SILICONE BUTT IMPLANTS

Gluteal implants, also known as silicone butt implants, are another popular method of enlarging the buttocks. The implants are made of soft, gel-like silicone that the surgeon can easily position to create the desired shape. Although effective, silicone buttock implants pose a higher risk of infection; they are easily detected by the immune system as a foreign substance and rejected by the body. A Brazilian butt lift transfers your own natural fat, significantly reducing this risk. Reasons why patients prefer BBL instead of gluteal implants include:

• BBL results are permanent as long as the weight is maintained, whereas gluteal implants must be replaced every 10 to 12 years.
• A Brazilian butt lift results in a more streamlined figure while silicone butt implants only augment the backside.
• Gluteal implant scars are more significant than the nearly invisible BBL scars.
• A BBL requires less downtime than gluteal implant surgery.

WHAT IS A SKINNY BBL?

A skinny BBL is a particular Brazilian butt lift method for individuals who lack substantial fat on their bodies but still desire to enhance their backsides. Skinny BBLs entail a smaller transfer of fat and are typically performed on patients with a BMI of 21 and under. Patients with a higher BMI seeking to subtly balance their hip-to-waist ratio also request this technique. A skinny BBL reshapes and adds volume to the buttocks without making it appear too projected.