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Brazilian Butt Lift & Implant Surgery in Beverly Hills

Shapely buttock curves have become one of the most sought-after aesthetic procedures, and vary from a small to moderate fullness, or toned athletic look, to high volume fullness with a more distinctly voluptuous look. Through Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery, Dr. Anita can help you achieve a natural-looking, proportional, rounded buttock contour using fat transfer from the abdomen, love handles, lower back, and/or other donor site. The degree of fullness is guided by both your preference and the amount of fat you have available elsewhere for transfer. Fat transfer not only helps to improve the buttocks, but the fat “harvest” can also beautifully contour the donor site!

Butt lifts and implants in Beverly Hills have become an immensely common and popular body contouring procedure over the last decade, and measures to maintain the safety of such procedures is very important. The lifting effect of BBL surgery is a function of how and where the fat is placed, not on a pulling or cutting maneuver. Dr. Anita is an expert in the art of BBL contouring for those who want a more natural look.

Buttock implants remain an option as well, although this approach is typically secondary to using one’s own fat.

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TREATMENT OVERVIEW

First, you will meet with Dr. Anita to share your concerns and discuss the results that you hope to achieve. This will be followed by a review of your medical history and a focused physical exam. Dr. Anita will then go over the risks and activity restrictions, and give you time to ask questions.

BBL in Beverly Hills starts with liposuction, typically of love handles, abdomen, low back; followed by preparation of fat, and transfer of good fat to the upper buttocks, with customized placement per patient. Buttock implants, in contrast, require an incision long enough to pass a firm silicone implant through the opening and into the buttocks.

Procedure and Incisions for Standard Buttocks Lift

BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift is not to be confused with a standard surgical buttock lift, which involves removing excess skin from the lower back/upper buttock region, which in turn lifts the remaining skin to a higher position, lessening wrinkles and smoothing out the contour of the buttocks. This is more of a skin tightening procedure than a volume enhancing procedure in the manner of BBL.

The upper horizontal incision is along the lower back at the upper border of skin to be removed, and the lower horizontal incision is typically along the upper area of the butt, with a dip in the center above the gluteal cleft. The ends of the incisions taper to meet on another at the hips. Drains are usually brought out of the skin at the hips. In contrast, incisions for the Brazilian buttock lift are minimal, consisting of very small incisions (a few millimeters) just big enough to get the fat transfer cannula in.

LENGTH OF SURGERY

Typically, a few areas of lipo and fat transfer to the buttocks will take 4-5 hours, and longer if more areas are liposuctioned. Buttock augmentation with implants typically takes 2-3 hours.

Anesthesia

ANESTHESIA

General.

POST-OP ACTIVITY

Avoid pressure on the buttocks for 8 weeks. This means sleeping on the stomach instead of on the back, and avoiding sitting on areas of transferred fat by using a “booty pillow”.

RETURN TO WORK

1 week.

Financing Available

Payments for nonsurgical treatments are made prior to or on the date of service, and payments for surgery are required to be paid in full 3 weeks prior to the surgical date.

We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, and cashier checks. We also work with two third-party financing companies, Care Credit and Alphaeon Credit. You can find more information and apply for credit online using the links below.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS

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AT THE CLINIC

During your consultation, Dr. Anita will take time to learn more about your motivations and goals, understand your concerns, and discuss the treatment in detail. She will go through your medical history and perform a physical exam in order to determine the best plan to reach your goals, and make sure you are a good candidate for surgery.

THE SURGERY

The day of surgery, Dr. Patel will meet with you once again in the pre-operative area, and review the planned procedure(s). Next, she will mark the surgical sites, and go over any additional questions you may have prior to surgery.

POST-SURGERY

After surgery, you will be provided with postoperative care instructions, and instructions for follow-up. Dr. Anita will see you for the first postoperative visit 1-2 days after surgery, with an additional visit the week after for drain removal if appropriate. Additional post-op visits are typically spaced at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT CAN BUTT AUGMENTATION DO?

Butt augmentation can enhance natural curves, or create curves where there once were none. By playing with the overall proportions, a butt augmentation can affect one’s overall figure. Patients often report a boost of confidence and sex appeal as well.

WHAT IS A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT?

A Brazilian Butt Lift is fat transfer to the buttocks, to enhance the shape and volume of the derriere. There is no cutting or skin removal. The lifting effect is from strategic placement of fat along the upper buttocks, to create a higher and rounder look.

WHY IS IT CALLED A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT?

While there is not an exact origin of the term to my knowledge, the origin of buttock enhancement is often credited to Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, a Brazilian plastic surgeon. However, the current day procedure for Brazilian Butt Lift reflects a procedure built on techniques developed over time. The term is also easy to remember given the well known Brazilian attention to the buttocks.

HOW LONG DOES A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT LAST?

The liposuction and fat transfer done for BBL are surgical procedures that create permanent change. The factors that influence how long the results are perceived to last depend on how much of the transferred fat survives (or “takes”), and how stable one’s weight remains. Even with weight fluctuations, the overall proportions tend to remain, even if the total volumes vary.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER FROM BBL SURGERY?

The buttocks and liposuction sites will be sore during recovery, but most patients are back at work in a week, and using precautions like wearing proper postoperative garments, and using “booty pillows” that sit under the thighs and prevent pressure on the buttocks.

HOW DO BUTT IMPLANTS WORK?

Butt implants are silicone implants that have a firmer feel to more closely mimic the buttocks, rather than a softer silicone feel used for breast implants. They are placed via an incision located along the upper part of the gluteal cleft (crease between the cheeks).

ARE BUTT IMPLANTS SAFE?

Butt implants are safe. Just as with any surgical implants, there are risks involved, and these risks are discussed during consultation. The main risk with buttock implants is the risk of infection.

HOW MUCH DO BUTT IMPLANTS COST?

The cost for buttock augmentation surgery will depend on many factors. To provide you with accurate pricing information, we invite you to book a complimentary Pre-Consult Phone Call with our Patient Care Coordinator by calling 310-340-6294. During that phone call, important information will be discussed and ballpark pricing will be provided.

Why Get a Butt Lift?

Tight, full, and round buttocks have become increasingly popular, and the demand for procedures to create this look has also increased. Buttock lifts in Beverly Hills can refer to surgery done to remove excess skin (often in weight loss patients), or it can refer to surgery where fat is transferred to the upper buttocks to improve the volume or shape, otherwise known as the Brazilian butt lift.

In contrast to excising skin, Brazilian butt lift aims to “lift” the buttocks by augmenting the shape and volume. No skin is removed in a BBL. Rather, the area is filled to create a rounder and more lifted appearing buttock. These two types of buttock lift can be done in combination if the goal is to remove skin and also augment the volume or make the shape rounder.

What is the Recovery Time for a BBL in Beverly Hills?

It is important to avoid placing pressure on the areas where fat was transferred to the buttocks after surgery. Sleeping on one’s stomach and using a pillow under the thighs when seated will help prevent pressure on the upper buttocks, and in turn help maximize fat “take” in the area.

Walking the day of surgery, with assistance as needed, is required. If performed in combination with other procedures, a one-night stay in an aftercare facility, or private duty nursing at your home or hotel, is also recommended for the night of surgery.

Nurses will assist you in getting up and walking, teach you how to take care of your drains and dressings, and give you injectable pain and/or nausea medication if you are not eating enough to take oral medications, or if oral medications are not enough to keep you comfortable.

Often patients with young children or a hectic home schedule find it easier to recover at the aftercare facility, and stay for additional nights to recover and heal in a peaceful environment.

A postsurgical garment is placed at the end of surgery, and wearing it 24 hours a day is recommended for the first two weeks following surgery, and then it should be used as needed during periods of activity or as needed to help minimize swelling.

What Should I Expect from Postoperative Follow-Up Visits?

Visits following a Beverly Hills butt lift surgery typically occur the day after surgery, the week after surgery, two weeks after that, and then spread out less frequently thereafter. The schedule is adjusted based on doctor/patient preferences and needs.

If you notice any pain and or swelling in the legs (especially if only on one side), you should notify Dr. Patel and report immediately to the emergency room to make sure you do not have a blood clot, which can be life-threatening.

All recovery processes and recommendations vary patient to patient, so these general guidelines may not apply to every patient.

Client Reviews

" Dear Dr. Patel, June, and Zuny. Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion with me during and after my accident. I feel as though you saved me from disfigurement and I am SO grateful... Thank you for making my accident easer to put in the past. All my best. "

E.J.

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S.R.

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G.D.

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T.V.

" I would like to say that Dr. Patel and her medical and office staff are professional and courteous. From my initial consultation visit until the present which is post-surgery 3 months. They smile and look you in the eye. They make you feel comfortable enough to express your true desire for your appearance and they sincerely endeavor to give to you the closest possible result. Dr. Patel and her team took such good care of me. She anticipated my needs and was attentive to my wound care and pain maintenance. I am pleased with my tummy and thighplasty. I am looking forward to next year when I continue with a breast reduction and lift and upper arms. "

O.A.

" Dr. Patel and her staff are absolutely AMAZING!!! After having my lap-band in 2009, I was ready to get rid of my loose skin for good! I decided to have a tummy tuck and a thigh lift. =) I met with 5 different surgeons before I was referred to Dr. Anita Patel. She was finally the one!!!! Her assistant Jenny is just as amazing as she is!!! I was super nervous about having these two procedures done, but I had Dr. Patel and Jenny right there the whole way!!! They went above and beyond to meet all of my concerns. =) I had my surgeries 11 days ago and I am super happy with my results so far!!! I can't wait to see them when I am fully recovered! I will be having a breast lift/augmentation next! Everyone from the front desk to the operating room are just AMAZING!!!! "

V.J.

" Dr. Patel made me so comfortable. She is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to everyone! "

D.B.

" I had my lap band surgery three years ago now I was ready for my tummy tuck. But from the horror stories I heard I kept putting it off. I went to see two other doctors and wasn't happy, until I met Dr. Patel and her amazing staff. The first day I met them I knew I wanted her to be the one to do my surgery for me. Everyone was fantastic from Dr. Patel's staff to the after care. "

M.M.

" Dr. Patel and her staff are the best professionals in town! "

A.S.

" Dr. Patel is a great Doctor. From the very first phone call with Jenny, Dr. Patel's Coordinator, I felt very comfortable. When I went for the 1st appointment in Newport Beach, I was very impressed with the professionalism of Dr. Patel and Jenny. They took time discussing the procedures and options and put my mind at ease. I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift with Implants. The surgery day went great and I am so happy with the results. I would recommend her to my family and friends and will use her for any future cosmetic surgeries I may have. Thank you Dr. Patel!! "

C.C.

" Dr. Patel is absolutely amazing! I interviewed many surgeons and no one could touch her compassionate, genuine personality. Dr. Patel takes her time during the consultation, you are never rushed. She is very detailed when explaining the procedures, prep and recovery. She is real... not pretentious, no inflated ego and zero God complex. Dr. Patel cares about every person who takes the time to come to her clinic. Throughout my pre-op, surgery and post-op Dr. Patel's exceptional care was displayed without waiver. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone considering the services of a PS to contact her... it will be worth your time. Thank you Dr. Patel!!!!! "

A.V.

" You give so much of yourself in the kindness you show and the lives you touch. Wish that all the goodness you share comes back to you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. "

A.K.

" Words cannot express how thankful I am for you. You really have helped to change my life for the better, and gave me the body I knew was under there somewhere... making it all happen truly renews my faith that there are great people out there. You are an artist and I am so happy to have you in my life... "

M.V.

" Dr. Patel, Jenny, Nicole, and staff, I have enjoyed every moment with each of you and I thank you again for making the entire process of my surgery at Rox Surgery Center such a joy and success. You're all the best!!... "

V.W.

" You are an amazing surgeon I am so glad I found you. I am more than happy with the results. It is better than I could have ever imagined. Your staff Jenny and nurse Zarina were so caring and made me feel comfortable with the whole process... Thank you so much... "

K.S.

" There really isn't a way to explain what this surgery has meant to me. It is the final step of a really long and hard emotional journey... From the bottom of my heart thank you for making me look like I feel. Your talent is amazing!... "

C.L.

" I was extremely happy with everyone. The whole staff was helpful and very personable. Dr. Patel you are amazing!!... I would recommend you to anyone looking for a breast augmentation. Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!... "

V.M.

" Thank you and your staff so much for making me feel so special and taking such good care of me. I can tell you love what you do... "

C.B.

I just wanted to thank you for taking such great care of me before, during, and after my surgery. It meant a lot to know I wasn't just another patient coming through. I'll actually miss seeing you once all is said and done!... "

N.H.

" I've wanted to do this my whole life. Thank you for being so kind and holding my hand through this experience. I am so grateful I found you... "

D.W.

" Thank you for taking the time to listen. I am so happy with my results! I wish I had done it sooner... "

S.P.

" Thank you so much for taking care of me. Your kindness is greatly appreciated... "

N.A.

" Words cannot express my gratitude for your expertise... I was in need of a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and no where near Beverly Hills! It was nice of you to work at the hospital that day!! Thank you... "

L.G.



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