Brazilian Butt Lift
The Brazilian buttock lift, or natural fat transfer to the buttocks, has been part of Dr. Khalifeh’s practice for over a decade. It has become one of our most popular procedures, often performed as an add-on to liposuction. Dr. Khalifeh’s Brazilian butt lift surgery, performed in his Washington DC practice, slims the lower back, abdomen, or waist, and brings natural volume to the buttocks to create a curvier, shapelier figure.
What is a Brazilian butt lift?
A Brazilian butt lift is performed with a natural fat transfer technique in which excess fat is gently harvested, purified, and transferred to add volume and lift to a smaller, flatter butt.
How does a Brazilian butt lift work?
A Brazilian buttock “lift” is a combination of liposuction and liposculpture in which fat is removed, then processed, and then reinjected into the buttocks. The incisions are very small, similar to the incisions created during liposuction. Fat harvesting with liposuction must be performed with a specialized, slower process to protect the integrity of the fat cells. The extracted fat cells are then injected into the buttocks in tiny droplets.
What are the risks of a BBL?
A Brazilian buttock lift has some health risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, pain, or asymmetry. Currently, this procedure is under evaluation by a safety task force of plastic surgeons, in an effort to increase safety. In some rare cases, intramuscular or submuscular injection of fat can lead to fat emboli, which can be dangerous and sometimes fatal. The safety advisory can be accessed here.
At DC Cosmetics, we use the safest surgical approach and do not perform large volume fat grafts unless the treatment is “staged,” or performed over time.
In their own words…
A Brazilian butt lift, when performed by Dr. Khalifeh, creates a natural, elegant enhancement for your figure. The procedure has the benefit of removing excess fat for a flatter abdomen, sleeker thighs, and a shapelier back, while increasing butt volume. You will love the natural look, feel, and long-term results. In the words of one happy patient:
Dr. Khalifeh, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the outstanding work you performed for me. The results are better than I could have imagined, and I am more than pleased. I’ve been in the aesthetic industry, as you know, for a long time but have never been the recipient of results that have changed my body image and confidence levels as much as these. Above all else, I appreciate your integrity, honest professional opinion and sincere concern for the best possible outcome (which we achieved!)
Thank you, M.N
What type of anesthesia is used for our Brazilian Butt Lift?
When undergoing a Brazilian butt lift in our practice, you have two options for anesthesia in a BBL:
- Local anesthesia: in this technique, a tumescent fluid is injected into the donor fat area. The formula contains lidocaine, which will numb the area. You can expect to experience some minor discomfort during the injection of the fluid and during the fat grafting procedure, but this technique is very successful, and we have performed hundreds of procedures with this method.
- Local and general anesthesia: in this technique, an anesthesiologist or anesthetist will administer general anesthesia along with local anesthesia injected with the tumescent fluid. For higher volume liposuction and fat grafting, this technique may be appropriate.