Brazilian Butt Lift

The Brazilian butt lift is wildly popular, with surgeons performing over 40,000 in a year. Double board-certified plastic surgeon Alton E. Ingram, MD, safely fills and augments your buttocks with the specialized surgery at Ingram Cosmetic Surgery in Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee. To schedule a one-on-one surgical consultation, call Ingram Cosmetic Surgery or book a consultation online today.

What is a Brazilian butt lift?

A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a cosmetic surgery that increases the size and enhances the shape of your buttocks. Larger buttocks are on trend and can give you the look of having an hourglass-shaped figure. 

BBL uniquely involves removing fat from somewhere else in your body, which Dr. Ingram then transfers to your buttocks. He discusses possible fat-removal areas with you ahead of your surgery, which can include your:

• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Low back
• Thighs

Typically, Dr. Ingram uses liposuction to remove the extra fat before processing it so it’s safe for injection. Because it’s fat from your own body and not artificial implants, the results tend to look and feel more natural. 

What should I expect after my Brazilian butt lift?

You can expect some swelling and bruising following your Brazilian butt lift at Ingram Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ingram gives you a compression garment to wear as you heal and advises you on how to manage any postoperative discomfort with the medications he provides. 

In order to heal effectively, you must keep your weight off your buttocks. This gives new blood vessels the chance to grow in and around the newly transplanted fat cells. You receive special instructions from Dr. Ingram on how to sit, rest, and sleep until healing is complete. You also visit Ingram Cosmetic Surgery for follow-ups so Dr. Ingram can track your healing. 

Am I a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift?

Before deciding on a Brazilian butt lift or any other cosmetic surgery that catches your interest, you should visit Ingram Cosmetic Surgery for a detailed consultation with Dr. Ingram. He goes over your medical history and performs a brief physical exam to check on your health. This includes checking your lungs, heart, and upper airway. 

He also makes sure that you:

• Have enough fat to extract and use for the transfer
• Have realistic expectations for your results
• Are generally in good health
• Can stop smoking and drinking for a while before and after surgery

Dr. Ingram encourages you to refine your habits and routine so you can maintain great-looking BBL results for as long as possible. 

If you’re interested in enhancing your buttocks with a Brazilian butt lift, call Ingram Cosmetic Surgery or book a consultation online today.