Despite the increase in popularity, buttock augmentation surgery by fat transfer still generates certain concerns in some of its future patients. For this reason, we have decided to compile some of the most frequent myths about the Brazilian Butt Lift to answer them and discover the truth in the face of these questions.

There is no doubt that celebrities like Kim Kardashian have made their best attribute a standard of beauty that many women want to imitate. So, today we tell you everything you should know before undergoing any increase in this part of the body.

Myths about the Brazilian Butt Lift: True or False?

Myth #1: Gaining or losing weight ruins the results of the Brazilian Butt Lift

As we mentioned in one of our past blogs, fat behaves like an autograft that can be partially absorbed. However, the fat deposits that remain stay forever. 

It has been proven that long-term retained fat ranges from 50 to 70% of the total fat transferred [2] and that this will have the same durability as the fat that already belonged to this area of the body before surgery.

In addition, it should be noted that fat is living tissue, and as such, it responds to the same variations that your body experiences. So, it can increase or decrease in volume over time as the patient’s weight varies without losing the results obtained.

Myth #2: Incisions are visible after Brazilian Butt Lift

False! The incisions made by fat grafting are usually imperceptible because the cannulas used tend to have diameters smaller than 1 centimeter. Therefore, the scars that you could be left with are really small.

Also, the swelling that appears in the operated area disappears a few days after the surgery. So after the recovery time, there will be no visible trace of this intervention.

Myth #3: Brazilian Butt Lift only adds volume to your buttocks

Beyond increasing the volume of your buttocks, few people know that this surgery also helps reshape the entire silhouette of the area to achieve a classic hourglass figure [1]. This means that it can also intervene on the waist, hips, and thighs if it is necessary. 

The changes are usually visible both front and back and the plastic surgeon will give an aesthetic and proportionate shape according to the patient’s body.

Myth #4: Brazilian Butt Lift will make your skin sag

This is perhaps one of the main myths that some patients ask themselves when seeking information about fat transfer. Some patients believe that the area of the body where the fat was extracted will be saggy after the procedure and this is not true.

First, the plastic surgeon calculates the amount of fat that can be removed so that the skin does not become flaccid [5]. And secondly, the removal is performed by laser liposuction, which stimulates the production of collagen in the skin and reduces the level of trauma. 

So, the skin of the operated area will return to its original place during the recovery process and incisions will be imperceptible to the human eye.

Also, you could be interested in reading: 5 things you should know about fat transfer 

In summary

Brazilian Butt Lift is a surgical procedure that uses fat from your own body to increase the volume of your buttocks and improve the silhouette of your hips, achieving a sexier and more symmetrical appearance. 

Despite the myths that surround it, it is an intervention that leaves no visible incisions or sagging skin in the treated areas. Its results are permanent even with weight fluctuations and its recovery is usually fast following the medical recommendations of the plastic surgeon. 

Of course, it is part of the list of procedures offered by BetterMe to all its users and you could also have access to them. Contact us to receive more information about costs, medical staff, travel plans, etc., and live the best medical tourism experience in Colombia. 

Also, you could be interested in reading: What plastic surgeries Kadarshians-Jenner have admitted? 

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References:

[1] Americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org. 2022. Brazilian Butt Lift. [online] Available at: <https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/procedure-learning-center/body-procedures/brazilian-butt-lift/#:~:text=A%20Brazilian%20butt%20lift%20is,strategically%20injected%20into%20the%20buttocks.> [Accessed 26 April 2022].

[2] Cadoganclinic.com. 2022. How long will fat transfer results last? Face & Body – Ask the Expert. [online] Available at: <https://www.cadoganclinic.com/how-long-will-the-fat-transfer-results-last> [Accessed 26 April 2022].

[3] Cansanção, A. and Condé-Green, A., 2022. Gluteal Fat Augmentation. [online] Google Books. Available at: <https://books.google.com.co/books?hl=es&lr=&id=WvggEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=brazilian+butt+lift&ots=W06YQsBFUW&sig=n46IvK0BE0yXqsva7L1he3oa298&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=brazilian%20butt%20lift&f=false> [Accessed 26 April 2022].

[4] Clark, K., 2022. Seven things you need to know about a Brazilian butt lift. [online] American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Available at: <https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/seven-things-you-need-to-know-about-a-brazilian-butt-lift> [Accessed 26 April 2022].

[5] Marbella, O., 2022. 10 Myths About Buttock Augmentation Surgery | OC Latest News. [online] Oceanclinic.net. Available at: <https://www.oceanclinic.net/en/body-contouring/buttock-augmentation-brazilian-butt-lift/myths-and-facts.php> [Accessed 26 April 2022].

[6] Toledo, L., 2021. Three Decades of Brazilian Buttock Lift. [online] Springer Link. Available at: <https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-58945-5_13> [Accessed 26 April 2022].