A Patient’s Guide to Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

A Patient's Guide to Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery Brazilian Butt Lifts 101 Also known as gluteoplasty or buttock augmentation Fat is transferred to the rear for The procedure is growing in popularity fuller curves 16% increase between 2012 and 2013 3 Steps to a Shapely Derrière 1. Patient receives anesthesia General or local with sedation may be used Your surgeon will decide which is right for you 2. Fat is removed from source location Fat is taken from area where it isn't desired Back, stomach, and thighs are common sources 3. Fat is injected into buttocks The fat is purified before injection Several injections are used to distribute the fat After the Procedure If you have to sit, use Avoid direct pressure on buttocks for a very soft cushion Continue using soft cushion for 6 weeks 2 weeks Wear a compression Return to work 7-10 garment for 2 weeks days after surgery What to Expect from Your Results Fuller, more shapely buttocks Less fat in Source area Less sagging skin around Full results not visible the buttocks until swelling subsides Provided by: BS PLASTIC SURGERY www.ebsplasticsurgery.com Sources: http://www.cosmeticsurg.net/procedures/brazilian-butt-lift/ http://plasticsurgery.about.com/od/Gluteoplasty/ss/How-Is-A-Brazilian-Butt-Lift-Done_2.htm#step-heading http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/more-americans-are-getting-brazilian-butt-lifts-n38646