Brazilian Butt Lift

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Brazilian Butt Lift Dr. Mossi Salibian

A Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, is a fat transfer procedure designed to reshape and enhance the buttocks using your own body fat. (1)

Dr. Mossi Salibian, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is strictly committed to safety, precision, and personalized care. Dr. Mossi Salibian’s practice is a welcoming and affirming space for all patients, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.

To schedule a personal consultation and explore your BBL possibilities, contact Dr. Salibian online or call our Los Angeles office at (310) 550-0750.

About Brazilian Butt Lifts

The Brazilian Butt Lift is a multi-step procedure that begins with liposuction and ends with fat grafting. (2) Dr. Salibian removes fat from donor sites such as the abdomen, flanks, lower back, or thighs. This provides the added benefit of sculpting additional areas. After purifying the fat, he injects it strategically into specific areas of the buttocks. This precise placement improves shape, adds volume, and enhances proportions in a natural-looking way.

BBL for Men

While Brazilian Butt Lifts are often associated with creating a fuller, rounder shape in women, men can also benefit from this procedure. Dr. Salibian has helped many male patients achieve a more balanced physique with a specialized BBL. For male patients, the focus is often on enhancing the upper central gluteal area to build a stronger, more athletic appearance rather than adding lateral width or feminizing curves. By strategically grafting fat to emphasize projection and definition in key areas, Dr. Salibian creates natural-looking results that reinforce a firm buttock contour that aligns with patients’ aesthetic preferences.

Why Choose Dr. Salibian for Your BBL?

Unlike some surgeons, Dr. Salibian does not perform high-volume buttock augmentation or use power-assisted injection tools because of the complications often associated with these techniques. Instead, he relies on extensive anatomical knowledge and safe injection techniques to ensure the fat is placed in the correct layers, minimizing risk while maximizing aesthetic results.

Dr. Salibian also does not inject fat deep underneath or into muscle tissue. He places every injection into the subcutaneous plane, the safest anatomical layer for fat grafting. (3) By avoiding power-assisted or aggressive injection systems and limiting the volume transferred, he maintains superior control over fat placement and reduces the likelihood of complications.

Every step of the procedure reflects Dr. Salibian’s commitment to patient safety and aesthetic excellence.

Benefits

BBL procedures, especially when performed with a safety-first approach by a trusted professional such as Dr. Salibian, can provide patients with many potential benefits, which may help explain why this procedure is growing in popularity. (4)

Some benefits may include:

  • Enhanced Curves: The BBL increases volume and shapeliness in the buttocks and hips, helping to achieve an aesthetically pleasing feminine silhouette.
  • Natural-Looking Results: Since the procedure uses your own fat, results are natural and feel soft, but still impactful.
  • Dual body contouring: By harvesting donor fat from an area with excess fat, the BBL procedure offers contouring not only in the buttocks, but this other area as well.
  • Minimal Scarring: Incisions made during liposuction are small and made in discreet locations.
  • Improved Self-Confidence: Many patients report feeling more confident and satisfied with their body shape post-procedure.
  • Long-lasting Results: Once the transferred fat cells establish a blood supply, they will last for a lifetime and follow the natural aging process.
  • Customizable Treatment: The amount of fat transferred can be adjusted based on individual goals.

Candidates

A BBL is ideal for patients who are looking to improve the shape and volume of their buttocks and hips using a more natural, implant-free approach. You may be a good candidate if you:

  • Are dissatisfied with the size or shape of your buttocks
  • Your hips appear narrow or have a more androgynous body shape
  • Have good skin elasticity in the buttock area
  • Have enough donor fat in areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs
  • Are a nonsmoker or willing to stop using nicotine for an advised period
  • Are at a stable, healthy weight
  • Are seeking natural-looking enhancement without synthetic implants

Dr. Salibian welcomes all potential patients regardless of gender identity. For transgender patients, a BBL can help achieve a curvier look that more closely aligns with their gender identity. He understands that body contouring is a deeply personal journey and provides compassionate, affirming care to each individual. During your consultation, he will evaluate your goals, anatomy, and health status to determine if a BBL is the right option for you.

Personal Consultation

A consultation with Dr. Salibian is the first step toward a carefully planned, safe, and customized BBL procedure. During this visit, he will take time to get to know you, review your goals, and conduct a physical examination. He will assess your donor fat reserves, skin elasticity and tissue compliance, and overall proportions to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your ideal outcome.

Dr. Salibian will explain the fat transfer process in detail, including what areas are best for harvesting and where the injections will be placed. He will also outline what makes his technique uniquely safe and effective. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about recovery, results, and what you can expect throughout the process.

To get started with your BBL journey, contact Dr. Salibian’s Los Angeles office online or by calling (310) 550-0750 to schedule this personal consultation.

Preparation

Before your BBL procedure, Dr. Salibian and his team will provide detailed preparation instructions to ensure your safety and success. You will be required to complete lab work, EKG, and pre-operative medical clearance, stop using nicotine in advance, and temporarily discontinue certain medications such as those with blood-thinning properties. It is important to arrange for a trusted adult to accompany you home after surgery and remain with you for at least 24 to 48 hours. Dr. Salibian’s team will walk you through every detail so that you feel confident and ready on the day of surgery.

Procedure

On the day of your procedure, you will be welcomed by the operating room team, who will help you check in and get prepared. You will meet with Dr. Salibian one last time before surgery so he can mark the targeted donor and injection areas on your body. We will then administer anesthesia to ensure that you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.

Dr. Salibian will begin by performing liposuction to carefully remove fat from the agreed-upon areas. Once harvested, the liposuction incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures. The fat is then purified to ensure that only the most viable fat cells are being injected. Using safe manual injection techniques, he slowly injects the fat into the buttocks in small quantities and multiple passes, in the correct subcutaneous layer with great regard to tissue compliance as the fat is grafted. Following the injections, a compression garment is placed to reduce swelling and help support the treated areas. The entire procedure typically takes 3 to 4 hours, depending on the complexity and number of liposuction areas involved.

Recovery

Patients typically experience mild to moderate postoperative soreness, which is well managed. The compression garment will stay on for the first several weeks to reduce swelling and provide support and comfort. Mild bruising, swelling, and tenderness are to be expected. Dr. Salibian’s office will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and provide personalized guidance throughout your recovery period. You may resume light activities after one to two weeks, but should avoid vigorous exercise for at least four to six weeks or until cleared by Dr. Salibian.

Results

Brazilian Butt Lift Dr. Mossi Salibian

Many of Dr. Salibian’s patients notice visible improvements in their silhouette, which takes its final shape within the first few weeks after their BBL. However, your final results will emerge gradually over three to six months as swelling subsides and final fat graft take is fully realised. A certain amount of fat will be absorbed by the body. The fat cells that become fully integrated in their new location will remain in place unless affected by major weight changes. Patients can expect long-lasting results once the transferred fat has settled. (5)

With Dr. Salibian’s refined injection technique and cautious volume limits, the results are natural and harmonious. His patients report increased self-confidence and comfort in their appearance after their BBL, particularly when wearing fitted clothing or swimwear.

Before & After Photos

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Cost of Brazilian Butt Lifts in Los Angeles

The cost of a BBL varies depending on the number of areas treated with liposuction, the complexity of your case, whether it is a corrective or revision procedure, and other details specific to your treatment plan. Our team will provide a detailed cost breakdown during your consultation. Financing options may also be available for qualified patients.

Schedule your consultation today to begin exploring your BBL options. If you have any further questions or would prefer to schedule over the phone, please call our Los Angeles office directly at (310) 550-0750.

FAQ

What makes Dr. Salibian’s BBL technique safer than traditional approaches?

Dr. Salibian is judicious in the amount of fat being injected, avoids the use of power-assisted tools, and places the carefully harvested fat into the subcutaneous layer to reduce the risk of complications such as fat embolism.

Can I sit after a BBL?

You will need to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for an extended period for about two weeks. Dr. Salibian will provide you with specific techniques and tools to help protect your results during recovery.

How much fat will survive after the transfer?

On average, 60% to 70% of the transferred fat is expected to survive in the buttock or hip regions and often more. It is important to maintain your weight afterwards, as a gross increase in weight will also increase the size of the areas that are fat grafted proportionally more because there are now more living fat cells located in those regions. Conversely, losing significant weight will also affect the results in losing the projection that you once had after the surgery.

Will the results of my BBL be permanent?

Yes. The fat that successfully integrates and becomes incorporated into your tissue will remain long-term. Maintaining a stable weight will help preserve your shape.

References

  1. Serbülent Güzey, Ayça Ergan Şahin. Brazilian Butt Lift: An Experience Over 3000 Patients. Aesthetic plastic surgery. Published online April 5, 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-03965-8
  2. Shauly O, Gould DJ, Ghavami A. Fat Grafting: Basic Science, Techniques, and Patient Management. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2022;10(3):e3987. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000003987
  3. O’Neill RC, Abu-Ghname A, Davis MJ, Chamata E, Rammos CK, Winocour SJ. The Role of Fat Grafting in Buttock Augmentation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2020;34(01):038-046. doi:https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3401038
  4. ASPS. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner.; 2023. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  5. Cansancao AL, Conde-Green A, David JA, Avila Vidigal R de. Abstract. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2018;6:84. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/01.gox.0000546931.34854.83