Butt Augmentation Procedure

Butt augmentation surgery, as long as it is not paired with multiple other surgeries, is performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting and will not require an overnight stay. A Brazilian butt lift will begin with liposuction to remove excess fat from the body. The removed fat is purified and prepared before it is carefully injected into the buttocks. The doctor typically adds slightly more fat than is needed to meet the patient’s goals to account for minor fat absorption. For implants, the doctor will make a small incision to allow the insertion of the implants. After the implants have been placed and sutured, the patient will be educated on how to care for their incisions and new implants. There may also be a placement of drains to allow blood and fluids of the skin to empty properly during the first week after surgery. Patients can expect swelling and bruising for several days, but most recover enough to resume normal activities in 2 – 3 weeks. Since butt implants are placed on the upper part of the buttocks, putting weight down on the incision area must be avoided, so patients should sit with their weight on the thighs and sleep on their bellies or sides.