Brazilian Buttock Lift (Gluteoplasty)

Technical name: Buttock Lift
Body Parts: Buttocks
Recommended Age: After complete development
Anesthesia: Depends on the doctor and the case
Surgery time: On average 3-6 hour
Clinic stay: From 12-48 hours
Scar: The most discrete as possible
Pre-operative: Lab exams
Post-operative: Sleeping position will be "face-down" for 7-10 days after the surgery. Patient must rest at home for the first 3 days following surgery
Recuperation period: 14-21 days
Results Duration: Variable

What is Brazilian Buttock Lift (Buttock Lift)

The Brazilian Butt Lift is a type of Buttock Augmentation procedure, which results in a more youthful, prominent, perky buttocks and a more sensual body profile. Fat from selected areas of your body is removed, purified, and then selected fat cells are injected into your buttocks.

The process of micro fat injections involves scores or hundreds of injections. The Brazilian Butt Lift procedure is designed to fill the upper quadrant of your buttocks so that the butt appears lifted and perky. The resulting effect is a more attractive and sensuous body.

Who is the best canditate for Brazilian Buttock Lift?

The Brazilian butt lift or buttock lift is suitable for people wishing to mark the gluteal groove and remove excess skin and fat in this area. The Brazilian butt lift or buttock lift can be performed independently or in conjunction with the Thigh lift or Thighplaysty, or liposculpture.

The Brazilian butt lift or buttock lift is the repositioning of the glutes, reducing sagging without increasing the volume of the gluteal region. The redistributed tissue is capable of returning a new contour and shape to the buttocks.

Prior to the Brazilian butt lift or buttock lift procedure, it is important to be healthy and avoid taking medications that could increase bleeding, such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements.

Also, the patient should not have medical conditions that could interfere in the Brazilian butt lift or buttock lift procedure or the healing process, preferably be a non-smoker and have realistic expectations about the procedure.

Anesthesia

A Brazilian buttock lift or buttock lift can use intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. In case of general Anesthesia, you will sleep through the entire operation.

If the option is intravenous sedation, sedatives will be injected to help you relax. The best anesthesia method depends on your individual case and what your doctor is recommending. You will decide with him what is better for you.

Intended results of Brazilian Buttock Lift (Buttock Lift)

Improvements of self-confidence and lower body appearance, making the contours look tighter and softer. Some improvement can already be seen after swelling and bruising subsides, about a month following surgery. However, final results might take up to a year to be seen.

Brazilian Buttock Lift (Buttock Lift) Procedure Description

The Brazilian Buttock Lift or Buttock Lift involves three techniques: liposuction of two or more areas, donor fat processing, and microinjection of the donor fat into the buttocks. The buttocks are first contoured by performing liposuction a type of liposuction, which is performed in the stomach and areas around the buttocks.

Common areas to liposuction include the back - directly above the butt -, the stomach, and the thighs. Note that even the liposuction alone will give your body a more attractive look. Correct liposuction techniques, donor fat processing, and microinjection methods are essential to achieving a permanent, natural result.

Recovery and Healing After a Brazilian Butt Lift (Buttock Lift)

The patient is placed in a compression garment (similar to a long-line elastic support girdle) at the end of surgery to reduce swelling and assist in the natural shrinking and tightening of the skin.

Smaller thigh lifts: Initial discomfort is usually easily controlled with prescription pain medication.

Larger thigh lifts: One or two nights care in a skilled nursing facility or hospital are usually required. This allows for pain injections, intravenous catheters, etc.

Bruising and swelling usually subside within a month, strenuous activities are usually possible in 6 weeks and almost all symptoms are gone in 4 to 6 months.

Complimentary Procedures

Additional procedures that may enhance the result include Liposuction/Liposculpture, Breast Enlargement and Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).

Note on Brazilian Buttock Lift (Buttock Lift)

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

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