Genetic factors can make enhancing your natural curves difficult – or even impossible – through exercise alone. For this reason, Brazilian butt augmentation, often called a Brazilian butt lift, at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery can give you the shape you were meant to have. Through a combination of liposuction and fat injection techniques, Brazilian butt lift surgery gives our patients from Decatur and Champaign, Illinois; Terre Haute, Indiana; and other nearby areas rounder, more prominent buttocks and an improved waist-to-hip ratio.
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What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
This procedure is best suited for individuals who want to increase the fullness of their buttocks. At our practice in St. Louis, a Brazilian butt augmentation involves 2 steps:
- Collecting unwanted fat from other areas of the body, such as the flanks, abdomen, back, or thighs
- Injecting that fat into the buttocks
Unlike butt implants, this technique allows for better overall contouring, since [link pid=75]liposuction[/link] is used to streamline body contours. As a result, men or women who have very little body fat may not be good candidates for this procedure.
Your Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery
The liposuction phase of butt augmentation can be performed under a local or general anesthetic. [link pid=373]Dr. Lund[/link] prefers to use Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) for most patients because it is gentler than traditional liposuction and allows for more precise body sculpting.
After the fat has been collected, it is purified and then injected into the buttocks to enhance shape and volume. Usually, Dr. Lund uses several injections at various depths to achieve an even, well-proportioned shape.
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Recovery After Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery
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It’s best to avoid sitting or lying on your back for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery for optimal results. Some discomfort, bruising or swelling is normal during the first several days following the procedure. You may be asked to wear a compression garment during your recuperation period to minimize swelling and to help ensure smooth, even contours. While experiences vary, most of our patients can resume normal activities within about 4 weeks.
Your Brazilian Butt Augmentation Results
Brazilian butt augmentation can be a very rewarding procedure that provides a rounder, firmer, curvier shape. Although not all of the injected fat will be retained, most of it will. This means that you can enjoy long-lasting results if you manage your weight properly. For enhanced effects, some women also choose [link pid=61]breast augmentation[/link] to complete their new look.