Buttock Lift
Buttock lift surgery is planned with a personalised approach that centres on a balance of function and aesthetics, predictable results and patient safety.
Overview
Buttock lift surgery is tailored to your medical history and treatment goals.
The process is managed with personalised planning that aims for a balance of function and aesthetics and puts predictable results and patient safety first. At the consultation, your specialist draws up a realistic plan tailored to your needs.
Each stage is followed up with regular check-ups so that healing and long-term results are stable and safe.
- A personalised treatment plan for a buttock lift
- Current treatment standards under specialist supervision
- Planning that balances function, aesthetics and safety
- Structured follow-up and recovery care
What Is a Buttock Lift (BBL)?
Buttock lift (BBL) and buttock-lifting procedures can be performed with different techniques, using fat injection, implants or fillers.
In patients with volume loss, fat taken from your own body can be used to create a natural filling effect. Fat is usually taken from the hips and flanks and injected into the buttocks.
Buttock lift surgery can be done under local or general anaesthesia and takes about 2 hours on average.
In methods that involve surgical incisions, the buttock tissue is lifted and reshaped and supported with a tissue flap taken from the body. This method is particularly chosen for older patients.
Who Is Suitable for a Buttock Lift?
- People unhappy with the shape of their buttocks
- People with sagging or loose skin
- People with naturally flat or small buttocks
- People with volume loss after weight loss
- People in good general health
- People with realistic expectations
- People at a healthy body weight
- Non-smokers or people willing to stop
How Is a BBL Performed?
A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) has two stages: first, fat is removed by liposuction from areas such as the abdomen, waist, flanks or back; this fat is then purified and injected into the buttocks. The donor areas become slimmer while the buttocks take on a fuller, more lifted shape.
Safety principle: fat is placed only beneath the skin
Current safety recommendations for BBL are based on placing the fat only in the layer beneath the skin, never inside the buttock muscle. Injections into the muscle increase the risk of fat entering large blood vessels (fat embolism). The direction and depth of injection are therefore carefully controlled throughout the operation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a BBL?
A BBL requires enough body fat that can be transferred. In very slim people, the amount of fat that can be harvested is limited and the desired volume may not be achievable; other options are then considered.
A stable weight is important, because the transferred fat cells respond to weight changes like the other fat cells in the body.
Recovery After a BBL
- In the first weeks you do not sit directly on your buttocks; when sitting is necessary, the cushion your physician recommends is used, and you sleep on your front or side
- A compression garment is worn on the liposuction areas for as long as your physician advises
- Most people return to light work that does not involve sitting within 1–2 weeks; strenuous exercise waits for your physician’s approval
- Part of the transferred fat is absorbed by the body in the first months; the final shape of the buttocks usually appears within a few months
Possible Risks and Side Effects
The risks of a BBL are discussed in detail at the consultation:
- Rarely but seriously, fat embolism; placing the fat only beneath the skin is the key to reducing this risk
- Fluid build-up (seroma), infection or bleeding
- Asymmetry or contour irregularities
- More of the transferred fat being absorbed than expected, or small oil cysts forming
Factors That Affect the Cost of a BBL
The cost of a BBL is calculated individually, based on the plan agreed at the consultation. The main factors are:
- The number and size of the areas treated with liposuction
- The amount of fat to be transferred
- The type of anaesthesia, length of the operation and hospital stay
- The compression garment and post-operative check-ups
The information on this page is for general guidance only; diagnosis and treatment plans are decided individually after a physician's examination.
Treatment Process
Consultation and Assessment
Your goals, current situation and options for a buttock lift are assessed in detail.
The Treatment
The chosen treatment is carried out within protocols that put safety, comfort and clinical precision first.
Recovery and Follow-up
Aftercare instructions are explained clearly, and check-up appointments are scheduled to follow the process.
Who is it suitable for?
- Patients considering a buttock lift after a consultation
- Candidates found suitable after medical assessment
- People able to follow the aftercare advice
- Patients looking for a natural, proportionate result
Quick Facts
- Duration: 1–4 hours
- Treatment Model: Single operation + follow-up visits
- Recovery: 7–21 days
- Method: Surgical protocol in line with operating theatre safety standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suitable for a buttock lift?
Suitability is decided after a specialist assessment, a review of your medical history and a clinical examination.
How does recovery go after a buttock lift?
There may be restrictions on sitting in the first days. Your physician will share a staged recovery plan.
When is the final treatment plan confirmed?
It is finalised after the clinical assessment, once the method and scope are clear.
When can I sit down after a BBL?
To help the transferred fat survive, it is recommended not to sit directly on your buttocks for the first weeks. When sitting is necessary, the cushion your physician recommends is used; your physician will confirm the exact timing.
Is a BBL permanent?
Part of the transferred fat is absorbed in the first months, but the fat cells that survive are permanent. Because these cells respond to weight changes, keeping your weight stable is important.
Is a BBL safe?
Like any surgery, a BBL carries risks. Current safety recommendations are based on placing the fat only beneath the skin, never into the muscle; careful patient selection and technique reduce the risks.
What does the cost of a BBL depend on?
It depends on the liposuction areas, the amount of fat transferred, the type of anaesthesia and the length of the hospital stay. The exact price is set after the consultation.