Buttock lipofilling or BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)

For both men and women, a round, shapely buttock enhances the figure.

That's why many people want buttock augmentation, to eliminate flat buttocks or bring more sensuality with larger buttocks.

The contour of the buttocks is essentially due to the shape of the muscles that make it up, the gluteal muscles. This is primarily due to genetic factors. Physical activities such as squats can firm up the contours, but are often insufficient to actually make the buttocks bigger and rounder.

Dr. Christelle Santini then suggested the Brazilian buttock lift with lipofilling, because this lipostructure has a double advantage: it is "natural" and minimally invasive, while allowing a reshaping of the figure with a liposuction on the thighs or love handles, for example.

It's a 2-in-1 solution for enhancing the sensuality of a silhouette.

Two plastic surgery consultations at least 15 days apart are mandatory before the Brazilian facelift, during which medical photographs are always taken.

Dr Christelle Santini will ensure that the indications are in line with your expectations and needs. Particular attention is paid to the area where the autologous fat graft will be taken and where liposuction will be performed.

A dual medical and aesthetic approach enhances body contouring, giving it both finesse and sensuality.

She will also prescribe a compulsory consultation with the anaesthetist and detail her main recommendations:

• Cessation of smoking one month before surgery, to improve fat graft uptake, thanks to better neo-vascularization.
• Stop taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs or oral anticoagulants for 15 days prior to surgery, to reduce the risk of bleeding, in agreement with the prescribing specialist.
• Stop taking oral contraceptives one month before surgery, to reduce the risk of thromboembolism.
• Fasting for at least 6 hours on the day of surgery.

The Brazilian facelift procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

It is usually performed on an outpatient basis, without overnight hospitalization, but each case is tailored to the technique and the patient.

Buttock lipostructure is always performed in two stages, the first being liposuction of the fatty tissue.

A micro-incision is made in the natural folds in an inconspicuous area where there is a reserve or even an excess of fatty tissue. A fine suction cannula is used to remove excess fat.

Before reinjecting the autologously harvested fat, the cells are centrifuged for a few minutes.

This makes it possible to separate intact fat cells suitable for high-quality grafting from elements that cannot be grafted, such as blood or cellular debris.

The fat is reinjected in several layers.

Dr Santini's skill with BBL lipostructure is to achieve a harmonious reshaping that enhances the shape of the buttocks, with a natural look.

In some cases, buttock lipofilling can be combined with liposuction of the lower back, to reshape contours and sublimate kidney loss.

The procedure lasts an average of 2 hours and ends with the application of a compression garment.

Hospitalisation is short, with same-day discharge as an outpatient, or the following day.

Pain is generally moderate, but greater in the areas aspirated, and easily relieved by simple analgesics.

After the procedure, bruising is common, and usually disappears within 20 days, usually in the area of the harvest.

You should never judge buttock augmentation as soon as you leave the operating room, because some of the fat from the Brazilian lift will reabsorb (this is normal), and edema can artificially enlarge the buttocks.

For the first few days, we recommend avoiding sitting on hard structures and sleeping on your side.

Normal activities can be resumed within 3 to 6 days, while sport must be stopped for 3 to 6 weeks.

The final result is obtained between 3 and 6 months, once the fat that has not set has resorbed.

If resorption is significant, which varies from patient to patient, or if the patient wants more volume, a second operation can be performed on average 6 months after the first.

After 6 months, the result is considered definitive. In most cases, the result is highly satisfactory, with a clear increase in buttock volume, improved curvature and firmer curves.

• Natural, foreign-body-free result with autologous grafting.
• No visible scars.
• 2-in-1 remodeling effect with liposuction, but requires sufficient fat reserves.

Buttock lipofilling, or Brazilian Butt Lift, sculpts and restores volume to the buttocks using the patient's own fat. Results are visible after a few weeks, but the final appearance stabilizes after about 3 to 6 months.

Results are long-lasting, although some adjustments may be necessary depending on weight variations. Explore the before-and-after results and see how this procedure can transform body curves.

What to do before a Brazilian Butt Lift?

• • 1 to 2 plastic surgery consultations with a quote and photographs.
  • A 15-day cooling-off period is required before a Brazilian butt lift.
  • Consultation with anaesthetist, blood test.
  • Stop smoking at least 1 month before, stop taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs 10 days before BBL buttock lipofilling.

  How does buttock lipofilling (BBL) work?

  • Lipostructure of the buttocks under general anesthesia.
  • Associated liposuction of donor areas and purification of fat to be re-injected
  • 1 hour 30 to 2 hours 30 for BBL buttock lipofilling.
  • Short hospital stay with same-day or next-day discharge.

  What is the post-operative course of BBL buttock augmentation?

  • Absorbable threads.
  • Pants must be worn after BBL buttock lipofilling.
  • Follow-up consultation with your plastic surgeon 7 to 10 days after buttock lipofilling.
  • Stop sport for 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Allow 7 to 10 days off.
  • Final result of buttock lipofilling after 6 months.
  • Medical follow-up recommended every year after a BBL Brazilian butt lift.