Name: Brazilian Butt Lift
Brand: Marina Plastic Surgery

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What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is a surgical procedure that uses your own fat to add volume and reshape the buttocks. Your surgeon collects fat through liposuction, processes it, and transfers selected fat into the tissue beneath the skin of the buttocks.

The change comes from both parts of the procedure. Removing fat from areas such as the waist, lower back, or thighs can improve surrounding contours, while fat transfer adds fullness where it is needed. The plan may emphasize projection, upper-buttock fullness, or a smoother transition between the hips and buttocks.

Despite its name, a Brazilian butt lift does not remove significant loose skin. If your main concern is sagging skin after weight loss, a surgical buttock lift may be more appropriate. Your consultation will distinguish between lost volume, skin laxity, and changes that require a combination of treatments.

Who Is a Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A suitable BBL candidate has enough donor fat for the intended change, skin that can accommodate the transfer, and health that supports elective surgery. The available fat and the capacity of the receiving tissue both influence how much volume can reasonably be added.

You may be a candidate if you:

Want to improve buttock fullness, projection, or proportion.
Have fat that can be collected from the abdomen, waist, back, or thighs.
Are at a stable weight you expect to maintain.
Can stop nicotine use as directed by your surgical team.
Can arrange help and follow restrictions on sitting, sleeping, and exercise.
Have realistic expectations about fat retention, symmetry, and the amount of change possible.

A lean frame may limit the amount of usable donor fat. Significant skin laxity may require skin removal rather than additional volume alone. Your surgeon will also review previous liposuction or buttock procedures, medications, medical conditions, and any history of blood clots before recommending surgery.

Reference photographs can help explain your preferences, but the plan must work with your own pelvis, muscle structure, skin, and fat distribution.

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BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION OPTIONS

We perform three types of Buttock Augmentation in Los Angeles at Marina Plastic Surgery, each one designed to address specific needs. Any one of these methods of buttock enhancement can be performed in conjunction with a thigh lift to bring better proportion to the entire region. A Brazilian Butt Lift in Brentwood, Los Angeles, will transform not only your physical look but also your inner confidence and social life. Depending on your individual goals, we may recommend one of the following when you come in for your butt lift consultation:

Fat Transfer

If your buttocks could simply use some volume, the surgeons here at Marina Plastic Surgery may recommend increasing their size with fat obtained from other areas of your own body, using liposuction to remove and then transfer the fat. Patients get an added benefit from this two-step BBL Los Angeles technique as the first step removes excess fat from other parts of the body. The second step takes the fat that has been collected and processed and injects it into the buttocks, where it will now enhance – rather than detract from – an ideal contour. The fat used for this type of buttock augmentation can be collected from a variety of traditional problem areas, such as the abdomen, flanks and thighs.

Fat Transfer/Surgical Lift Combination

For patients who want fuller buttocks but also have imperfections of shape and tone that require correction, our BBL surgery in Los Angeles can combine the fat transfer procedure with a surgical butt lift. Performed during one operation, these two techniques can work together to increase volume while doing away with sagging, folds and other contour irregularities. The result is a smoother, curvier backside that will enhance your silhouette as well as the fit of your jeans.

Surgical Lift

Patients whose buttocks have adequate volume but have a sagging or flattened look may be good candidates for a surgical lift. This procedure can redistribute fat and lift drooping buttocks as well as address surface imperfections and results in a smooth, rounded and evenly toned backside.

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Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery

BBL recovery involves healing in both the liposuction areas and the buttocks. Expect swelling, bruising, soreness, and temporary changes in sensation. You will need someone to drive you home and help during the early recovery period.

Sitting and Sleeping

Protecting the transferred fat from prolonged pressure is an important part of recovery. Your surgeon will explain how long to limit direct sitting, how to position a support cushion when sitting is necessary, and which sleeping positions suit the areas treated. Restrictions commonly last several weeks and should follow your individual instructions.

Returning to Work and Exercise

Plan for approximately two to three weeks away from work, with timing adjusted to your comfort, commute, and ability to avoid prolonged sitting. Gentle walking begins early as directed. Strenuous exercise generally waits until around six to eight weeks and requires your surgeon’s clearance.

A prescribed compression garment may help support the liposuction areas. Its fit matters: it should provide the intended support without excessive pressure on the fat grafts. Keep follow-up appointments so your team can assess swelling, incisions, and healing.

Seek emergency care for chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting. Contact your surgical team promptly about increasing redness, fever, drainage, or worsening pain.

Brazilian Butt Lift Results

You will see a change in shape soon after surgery, but early fullness includes swelling. Some transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed as the remaining fat establishes a blood supply. The amount retained varies, so neither a specific volume nor an exact final measurement can be guaranteed.

Over the following months, swelling decreases and the contours of the liposuction areas become clearer. Shape often becomes easier to assess around three to six months, although final settling can take up to a year.

Fat that survives the transfer can provide lasting volume. It still behaves like fat elsewhere in the body, becoming larger or smaller with weight changes. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the proportions established during surgery.

Your result will also reflect your starting anatomy. A BBL can improve fullness and balance, but it cannot guarantee perfect symmetry or completely eliminate cellulite and skin laxity. Further contouring may be considered after healing if residual concerns remain.

How Much Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Cost in Los Angeles?

Brazilian butt lift surgery at Marina Plastic Surgery starts at $18,000, plus anesthesia and surgical facility fees. Your final quote depends on your surgeon, the number of liposuction areas, the complexity of fat harvesting and transfer, and the time required for surgery.

Previous liposuction, revision work, and additional procedures can affect the surgical plan and cost. At your consultation, the team will explain the recommended approach and provide a personalized estimate showing what is included and which expenses are separate.

Financing options are available for qualified applicants, subject to the financing provider’s approval and terms.

Why Choose Marina Plastic Surgery for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A BBL changes the relationship between the waist, hips, lower back, and buttocks. Planning requires judgment about where fat can be removed, where additional volume will improve proportion, and how much change the tissue can support. Those decisions shape both the result and the recovery.

Marina Plastic Surgery’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Justin Perez, is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose practice includes complex body procedures. His training includes UT Southwestern Medical Center and an aesthetic surgery fellowship, and he serves as a director of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship. He sees patients in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and Pasadena.

Marina’s outpatient surgery setting provides an accredited facility and board-certified anesthesiologists. Your consultation should also establish the details specific to your BBL: the surgeon performing it, fat-placement technique, use of ultrasound guidance, recovery arrangements, and follow-up access.

Schedule a private consultation to discuss the shape you want, what your anatomy allows, and the plan recommended for you.

BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT FAQs

What are the benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A fuller, rounder backside can you give you more confidence and make you look and feel younger and more beautiful. This newfound confidence can make a world of difference in your personal and professional life. With one of the world’s leading experts on our team, the best BBL in Los Angeles can now be found at Marina Plastic Surgery.

How is Buttock Augmentation performed?

For a Brazilian butt lift, fat is collected through liposuction, processed, and transferred into the subcutaneous tissue of the buttocks. Buttock implants are a different procedure and are not part of a BBL.

Are Brazilian Butt Lifts Safe?

A Brazilian butt lift carries significant surgical risks, including potentially fatal fat embolism if fat enters the bloodstream. Other complications include infection, bleeding, blood clots, fat necrosis, contour irregularities, and asymmetry.

Professional plastic surgery societies recommend placing fat only in the subcutaneous tissue above the gluteal muscle fascia and using real-time ultrasound to monitor the injection cannula. These measures help reduce risk but cannot eliminate it. Ask your surgeon to explain the technique, monitoring, and safeguards planned for your procedure.

What is SSBA?

SSBA stands for Safe Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation, the term Marina uses for fat transfer into the tissue beneath the skin and above the gluteal muscles. The defining principle is keeping injected fat out of the muscle and deeper structures.

The word “safe” in the name does not mean the procedure is risk-free. Candidacy assessment, injection technique, ultrasound guidance, anesthesia, and postoperative care all belong in the safety discussion.

How do I prepare for brazilian butt lift surgery?

Bring photos of men or women whose buttocks you admire. This will help us understand your particular individual aesthetic goals and help us meet them. You can also check out our gallery of before and after pictures and see the stellar work. When you arrive for your consultation for a brazilian butt lift, your Marina plastic surgeon will discuss the ins and outs of the procedure so you feel safe, secure and highly informed. We will also go over what to expect during your recovery period.

How long does the BBL procedure take?

Operating time depends on the number of liposuction areas, the amount of fat processing and transfer, and any combined procedures. Your surgeon will provide an estimate based on your surgical plan.

Can I get other surgeries done at the same time?

Yes, some women choose to have a Brazilian Butt Lift in Los Angeles as well as other procedures for a complete body makeover. There are other options available such as tummy tuck, breast lift, face lift, or liposuction. We are here to help you make an informed decision that will change your life forever.

Can I do a Virtual Consultation if I’m not in Los Angeles?

Yes. We offer online video chat consultations. Please use the consultation request form below to arrange an online consultation or you can simply fill out our virtual consultation form here.

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Safe Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation (SSBA)

Brazilian Butt Lift Before & Afters

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

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