Buttock augmentation, also known as the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, has several options to consider when choosing and some patients may not be candidates for all variations. Dr. Raj Plastic Surgeon Dallas guides his patients along each step, from the initial consultation through the procedure and into recovery.

Buttocks augmentation, as with any kind of surgery, has risks and complications, so it’s a good idea to ask questions.

Table Of Contents

• What is Brazilian Butt Lift
• Brazilian But Lift Procedure
• BBL Recovery
• BBL Before and After
• BBL Risks and Complications
• BBL Cost Dallas
• Questions and Answers

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

The Brazilian Butt Lift is a procedure designed to increase the volume and alter the shape of a person’s buttocks. Body contouring is an added side benefit to this procedure when fat cells is harvested via liposuction to supply the material for the procedure.

This procedure carries a high degree of patient satisfaction with the outcomes and is frequently paired with a breast augmentation as part of a Mommy Makeover.

Brazilian Butt Lift Options and Variations

There are two major variants when it comes to buttocks augmentation, and it comes down to a choice of materials. Most successful Brazillian Butt-Lift surgeries are conducted using fat harvested from other areas of the patient’s body via liposuction, including the underarms, stomach, back and thighs. This fat is specially prepared to be injected into the buttock to add shape and volume.

Alternately, in cases where a patient lacks the requisite body fat to be harvested a physician may choose to use a shaped implant for gluteal augmentation. This procedure is becoming more and more uncommon as fat harvesting and grafting techniques become more advanced.

Dr. Raj feels that the best Brazilian butt lift results are achieved using the natural body fat approach. Manufactured gluteal implants can help some patients achieve a desired effect but the risks and potential for bad outcomes is greatly increased with a physical implant.

Why Choose Dr. Raja Mohan?

Dr. Mohan has published peer-reviewed guidance on the subject of Brazillian butt-lifts and has a high-degree of success with his buttock augmentation patients. A leader in the industry, his techniques for delivering patient results and satisfaction set the gold standard for plastic surgeons in the field. Ultimately however, patients choose Dr. Raja Mohan for the results. His patients look and feel their best, and so can you.

Dr. Raj Mohan is a board-certified, aesthetic-fellowship-trained plastic surgeon.

During the initial Brazilian butt lift consultation patients will discuss the patient’s goals and ideal outcomes through frank discussion. Patients are always encouraged to bring photos to their consultation to help better communicate their desires.

Dr. Raj will measure and do an analysis of the patient’s skin elasticity and body fat to ensure that they are a good candidate for the procedure.

He will discuss potential complications and bad outcomes, and make sure that the patient is comfortable with the reality of their situation going forward.

BBL Before and After

The Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

Description of procedure

Generally, Dr. Raj will perform liposuction on the patient and harvest their fat for injection while the patient is under general anesthesia. The prepared fat is then injected into the buttocks according the unique surgical plan that Dr. Raj and the patient developed. This procedure can take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the complexity.

Before the procedure

The patient may be required to undergo a complete physician’s examination before undergoing a surgical procedure. Dr. Raj will inform patients who require additional examination as to the steps they should take. Tobacco users are encouraged to abstain from tobacco use during the weeks leading up to their surgery and through recovery.

The day of the procedure

Patients will arrive at the designated surgical center and be oriented by Dr. Raj’s staff. Dr. Raj will meet with the patient to discuss any last-minute questions or concerns, and then he will make markings on the patient to map out the liposuction and injections.

Wound care protocols and aftercare protocols will be reviewed, and the patient will then be placed under general anesthesia for the procedure.

Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery

With this surgery the swelling and bruising can be present for several weeks. Patients will be taught about incision care, and it is recommended that patients wear a compression garment and take precautions to offload pressure from the buttocks while healing, as pressure on the buttocks can lead to loss of the fat graft.

Most patients return to work within one to two weeks, and are comfortable with returning to social engagements after a couple of weeks.

Patients are allowed to resume their normal exercise regimen 6 weeks after the procedure once the wounds have sufficiently healed and swelling has decreased. This allows the fat that is transferred to have the best chance of survival.

Limitations, Risks, and Possible Complications

The risks and limitations of gluteal augmentation are manifold, stemming from the combination of Liposuction with the surgical fat graft or implantation. In addition to the standard risks associated with any surgical procedure such as complications of liposuction, anesthesia, bleeding, and infection patients should be aware that there can be:

• Bruising
• Stretch marks
• Blood clots
• Excessive blood loss
• Cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Fat embolism (fat is injected into the bloodstream and travels to the lungs)
• Necrosis of fat or surrounding tissue

BBL Cost Dallas

It’s not uncommon for patients to have one particularly pressing question when they come into our office for their BBL consultation appointment regarding cost.

We certainly understand the reasoning for this. After all, if the cost is prohibitive to begin with for a patient, it may not be worth pursuing any further. However, it’s also important to note that the BBL cost Dallas patients pay can vary drastically. Numerous factors will ultimately influence the price, and these must be discussed in detail before a finalized cost can be delivered.

Factors Influencing Brazilian butt lift cost

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) estimates that a buttock augmentation with fat grafting will cost around $4,807. This is the average cost in the United States according to statistics gathered by the ASPS from 2020.

Of course, the Brazilian buttock lift cost Dallas residents typically pay may vary from this. For example, the cost of living in Dallas is higher than in many other places throughout the nation, and this will translate to an increase in the cost of any surgery performed there, including Brazilian butt lift surgery.

Here are some other factors that will influence the cost of your BBL in Dallas.

Extent of Liposuction

The first stage of Brazilian butt lift surgery involves removing excess fat via liposuction. If fat will be removed from many areas on the body (versus just one), this will increase the final cost.

Surgeon Experience

A surgeon who is highly trained and skillful at performing Brazilian butt lifts will charge more for their expertise and experience. Of course, for the patient, this will ultimately be a good thing and will result in optimal results.

Additional Charges

Finally, the location of your surgery (a surgeon’s in-office operating room, hospital, or designated surgical facility) will affect the cost — as will the fees charged by your anesthesiologist and the cost of other things like pre-surgery tests and postoperative recovery garments and medications.

Schedule a Dallas BBL Consultation Today

If you want to learn more about whether or not a Brazilian butt lift in Dallas is for you please call (469) 301-1725 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Raj Mohan, board certified plastic surgeon serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.