Brazilian Butt Lift

Increase in buttock volume and projection through autologous fat transfer.

Transfer of smaller volumes of fat in patients with limited fat reserves.

Targeted reinjection of fat to soften the transitions between the hips and the buttocks.

Reshaping of the abdomen, flanks and back to accentuate the contrast between the waist and the hips.

A complementary or alternative procedure when significant skin laxity requires the skin to be tightened.

General.

Usually between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the extent of the liposuction and the volume of fat to be transferred.

The procedure is performed in the operating theatre, in a facility with a suitable surgical environment. Day surgery or a one-night stay may be considered depending on the extent of the procedure.

Harvesting of fat by liposuction, preparation of the fatty tissue, then reinjection exclusively into the subcutaneous plane of the buttocks, ideally under real-time ultrasound guidance to secure the positioning of the cannulas.

Usual convalescence of 10 to 15 days, with a compression garment worn for 4 to 6 weeks, limited prolonged pressure on the buttocks and a gradual return to sport after 6 to 8 weeks.

Relative rest, check of the small incisions and pain management. Oedema and bruising appear in the donor areas and the buttocks. A suitable compression garment is worn and prolonged direct pressure on the grafted areas is limited.

Gradual reduction of swelling and bruising. Return to daily activities usually after 10 to 15 days. Precautions regarding sitting and pressure on the buttocks are maintained according to the post-operative recommendations.

Gradual return to sporting activities, usually after 6 to 8 weeks. The tissues soften, the contours become more refined and part of the transferred fat is gradually resorbed.

Gradual stabilisation of the retained fat volume and improved definition of the body contours. The result becomes more representative of the final volume.

Assessment of the final result, maturation of the small scars and stabilisation of the figure. The volume achieved generally lasts, provided weight remains relatively stable.

No, part of the reinjected fat is naturally resorbed by the body over the first few months. On average, 60 to 80% of the transferred fat can be retained, depending on the technique used, the blood supply to the tissues and the patient's individual characteristics. The fat that survives becomes permanently integrated into the tissues, producing a natural and stable result, provided a relatively constant weight is maintained.

After buttock lipofilling, it is recommended to avoid prolonged sitting for the first few weeks in order to limit the pressure on the transferred fat. This precaution aims to promote its blood supply and survival, particularly during the initial healing phase. Using a suitable cushion and gradually returning to a sitting position help to preserve the result of the procedure as well as possible.

Not necessarily. Lipofilling avoids the complications specific to implants, notably displacement, infection or capsule formation. However, it carries a particular risk of fat embolism, which is potentially fatal. This risk can be reduced by injecting exclusively into the subcutaneous layer, ideally under real-time ultrasound guidance. The choice of technique depends on your anatomy, your expectations and a rigorous assessment of the risks.

The results of buttock lipofilling are generally long-lasting. After partial resorption of the transferred fat during the first few months, the fat cells that have survived become permanently integrated into the tissues. The result usually stabilises after 3 to 6 months and can be maintained for many years, provided a relatively stable weight is kept. Natural ageing and weight fluctuations may, however, gradually alter the volume and shape of the buttocks.