Who may be a suitable candidate for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)?

A Brazilian Butt Lift is a surgical contouring procedure that combines liposuction with fat transfer to enhance buttock volume, shape, and projection using the patient's own fat rather than implants.

INDICATIONS

A Brazilian Butt Lift may be suitable for patients who:

• Want greater buttock fullness, projection, or improved shape with their own fat.
• Have enough donor fat in areas such as the abdomen, waist, back, or thighs.
• Have lost buttock volume after notable weight loss or body changes.
• Wish to improve the balance between the waist, hips, and buttocks.
• Are in stable general health and have a reasonably stable weight.
• Understand that final volume develops gradually and that some fat absorption is expected.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The procedure may not be appropriate, or may need to be postponed, when:

• There is insufficient donor fat available for a meaningful transfer.
• Weight is unstable or major weight change is expected soon.
• Uncontrolled medical conditions, bleeding disorders, or healing concerns increase surgical risk.
• The patient smokes and cannot follow the required preoperative cessation plan.
• Expectations involve excessive volume that is not compatible with the patient's anatomy or available fat.
• The patient is unable to follow recovery instructions, including avoiding direct pressure on the buttocks during the initial healing period.

Note: This article is for general patient education and does not determine individual suitability. Final recommendations, planning and expected recovery are determined after medical assessment and consultation.