What is buttock lipofilling?
Defining the technique
Buttock lipofilling, also known as Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), is an aesthetic surgery technique appreciated for its natural results. Its aim is to increase the volume of a patient's buttocks using their own fat (autogenous fat). It is therefore an alternative to buttock implants.
The result of buttock augmentation by lipofilling: a sculpted silhouette, firm and shapely buttocks, a 100% natural result.
The objectives of a Brazilian Butt Lift may be to :
- Give volume to flat buttocks or buttocks that lack curves;
- Treating buttock ptosis (sagging buttocks);
- Round out a straight (H-shaped) silhouette considered "not feminine enough";
- Treat excess fat around the love handles, stomach or saddlebags;
- Sculpt the figure harmoniously after weight gain or pregnancy.
How does a BBL work?
The procedure is based on a simple principle: remove fat from certain areas of the body (stomach, hips, thighs, etc.), purify it, then reinject it into the buttocks to obtain the desired volume and shape.
On average, between 60% and 70% of the fat injected is retained permanently by the body, while between 30% and 40% is resorbed in the first few months.
The difference between buttock lipofilling and buttock implants
Unlike buttock implants, buttock lipofilling does not require the intrusion of a foreign body. Implants involve inserting silicone prostheses into the buttocks, whereas lipofilling uses only the patient's own fat.
In fact, lipofilling offers a more natural look and feel. What's more, it leaves minimal scarring and avoids the complications associated withforeign bodies. However, it does require sufficient fat reserves, which is not always the case with very thin patients.
Focus on Smart BBL technology
SMART BBL (Safe Modern and Artistic Brazilian Butt Lift) is a technique for injecting fat into the buttocks guided by medical imaging.
Ultrasound greatly enhances safety during fat injection in the buttocks. It drastically reduces the risk of embolism.
This technique was developed by Dr Alexis Delobaux, a plastic surgeon in Paris. Dr. Delobaux was the first surgeon in France to use imaging to secure buttock lipofilling.
Why are more and more women opting for buttock lipofilling?
In recent years, the popularity of curvaceous silhouettes has increased, largely due to the influence of social networking sites, celebrities and changing aesthetic standards. Buttock lipofilling has now established itself as the best solution for obtaining a round, generous buttock, without resorting to implants.
Advantages of Smart BBL over implants
- Noforeign bodies: less risk of rejection or infection;
- Natural look and feel;
- Safe procedure : ultrasound monitoring;
- Doublebenefit: refinement of fat collection areas and increased buttock volume;
- Less visible scarring than buttock augmentation with prostheses.
Searching for naturalness and safety
More and more patients are looking for results that are visible, yet subtle, natural, harmonious and in line with their morphology. Lipofilling responds to this expectation, improving both curves and self-confidence, without artifice.
Who is this intervention for?
Ideal profile: body shape, amount of fat
Buttock lipofilling is particularly suitable for women who :
- Havelocalized excess fat (stomach, flanks, thighs, etc.);
- Want a natural, but not excessively shapely buttock;
- Have good-quality, elastic skin without significant sagging.
Possible contraindications
Certain situations make intervention more delicate:
- Patients who are too thin and have no fat reserves;
- Coagulation disorders ;
- Active infections or inflammatory diseases;
- Unrealistic expectations or psychological instability.
The importance of realistic goals
It's essential to understand that every morphology is unique. The surgeon's role is to adapt to the patient's anatomy to achieve a personalized, harmonious result that conforms to today's beauty standards.
If you are not satisfied with the results of lipofilling buttock augmentation after the first procedure, it is usually possible to schedule a secondsession to achieve the desired volume.
Step-by-step procedure
Before the operation
Before any cosmetic surgery operation, it is necessary to schedule an initial consultation. This allows us to :
- Analyze the patient's figure;
- Define fat collection areas;
- Determine the volume to be injected into the buttocks;
- Explain the benefits and limitations of the technique.
A medical check-up will be carried out to ensure that the patient is fit to undergo anesthesia and surgery.
The big day: anesthesia, stages, duration
The procedure takes place undergeneral or locoregional anesthesiawith sedation, and lasts between 2h30 and 3h. Three stages are performed:
- Fat liposuction;
- Grease purification (washing and settling) ;
- Re-injection into the buttocks using micro-cannulas, homogeneously and under ultrasound guidance.
An overnight hospital stay may be required, depending on the volume of fat injected and the number of areas treated.
After the operation: care, recovery, pain
Post-operative care includes:
- Wear a compression panty for 6 to 8 weeks;
- Avoid sitting or lying on your back for at least 2 to 3 weeks;
- Moderate pain (the sampling areas will be more sensitive than the buttocks);
- Temporary swelling and bruising.
The final results of this cosmetic surgery procedure are visible between 3 and 6 months after the operation, once the stabilized fat is well integrated.
Results of buttock augmentation by lipofilling - Smart BBL
The Smart Brazilian Butt Lift is a relatively painless procedure. Scars are tiny and disappear almost completely after 6 months.
The final result of buttock augmentation by lipofilling is visible after about 3 months. This is the time it takes for the body to metabolize some of the fat injected. A second operation is sometimes necessary to perfect the result.
Buttock augmentation by lipofilling is a safe and effective procedure for those who wish to increase the volume of their buttocks while maintaining a harmonious silhouette. Smart BBL is the preferred alternative to implants, offering natural results that are rapidly visible and long-lasting, as well as a reduced risk of complications.
