What is Recovery Like After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The classic hourglass figure is always in style, but not all of us are born with the curves we wish for. A Brazilian butt lift gives you the fuller, more shapely buttocks you want while shaping your midsection to enhance your figure. This procedure provides extraordinary results that can give you a tremendous boost of confidence. 

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

If you have been wishing for a larger, more shapely butt, you have a few different options. While some people may choose butt implants, these are rarely an ideal option. They tend to look and feel unnatural, and they can move around over time. A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) uses your own fat for natural-looking results, providing your desired shape with long-lasting results. As a bonus, the fat for your buttocks comes from another area of your body, leaving it slimmer and more sculpted. 

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How Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Work?

Dr. Stile performs a Brazilian butt lift by starting with liposculpture, a form of liposuction that gently removes fat cells from a targeted area like the abdomen, waistline, inner/outer thighs, arms, or love handles. This fat is purified into living fat cells that can be injected into your buttocks. Dr. Stile strategically places these fat cells to provide your desired enhancement while helping the fat cells thrive in their new location. 

What is Recovery Like After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Recovery is extremely important for your long-term BBL results. Because the transferred fat cells need time to become established, you will need to avoid disturbing them. The most common effects after the procedure are soreness and swelling in the liposuction area or your buttocks. Your buttocks may initially look larger or firmer than you expected but will adjust to your desired results over time. 

You will need to avoid pressure on your buttocks for at least three to four weeks after treatment. You can usually return to work after about a week, but you will need to use a special Brazilian butt lift pillow to sit. This pillow transfers your weight to your thighs. You will also need to avoid sleeping on your back. 

Full results will take six to eight weeks to develop. While most of the transferred fat cells will survive the journey, some will not, so if your butt looks overfilled at first, this effect will go away. Swelling will also resolve, providing the natural-looking shape you expected. 

How Long Do Results Last After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

One of the biggest advantages of a BBL is that your results can last a lifetime. Fat cells stay in your body as long as you live, and the fat cells in your butt are no exception. However, they can change in size if your weight changes significantly. A healthy lifestyle will help you maintain your results looking just like you want them to. 

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– Susan S.

I’m a mother of 2 and I recently had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Stiles. I had a lift with an implant. I explained to Dr. Stiles that I wanted full and perky breast, but I didn’t want them to be too large . He achieved the perfect look for me! My entire experience has been wonderful thus far. His assistant Cynthia is also amazing. She was available to address my concerns day or night. If you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon in Vegas. I highly recommend Dr. Stiles and his entire staff.

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Want to learn more about what you can expect from a Brazilian Butt Lift? Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation, and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 551-6603.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

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Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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