Body
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Enhances the buttocks with your own fat for a natural contour.
Duration
3-4 hours
Anesthesia
General or regional anesthesia with sedation
Recovery
2-3 weeks
Overview
The Brazilian Butt Lift enhances the shape and projection of the buttocks using your own fat, harvested by liposculpture from other areas. Dr. Hermes combines contour reshaping with balanced enhancement to achieve a more harmonious silhouette. The goal is a natural, proportionate result that fits your body.
Dr. Hermes's approach
Dr. Hermes removes fat from areas such as the abdomen, waist, or back through liposculpture, processes it carefully, and relocates it to the buttocks to improve shape and projection. Following current safety recommendations, he injects the fat in appropriate planes to reduce risks. His humanistic approach prioritizes your wellbeing and a natural result over exaggerated volume.
Risks and honesty
A BBL carries risks that Dr. Hermes explains honestly: swelling, bruising, asymmetry, variable fat reabsorption, contour irregularities, seroma, or infection. Fat transfer to the buttocks requires careful technique to reduce injection-related risks, so experience and safety are essential. No procedure is risk-free and results vary.
Are you a good candidate?
Ideal candidates want to improve the shape and volume of the buttocks, have enough fat in other areas to relocate, and are in good health. Realistic expectations are important, since some of the transferred fat naturally reabsorbs. The safety of the procedure is a priority during assessment.
Pricing & financing
We share transparent, personalized pricing at your consultation. Ask about the financing options available.
Ready to take the first step?Recovery, step by step
- 01
First 5-7 days
Swelling and bruising in both the liposuctioned areas and the buttocks. You will be advised to avoid sitting directly on the buttocks and to sleep face down or on your side per the guidelines. Use of a garment and short walks. Medication manages discomfort.
- 02
Week 2-3
Swelling begins to subside. Sitting precautions continue, often with a special cushion. Lymphatic drainage massages usually begin. Return to light tasks while avoiding strain.
- 03
Week 4-6
The transferred fat settles and the contour is better appreciated. Gradual return to light physical activity as directed. The garment and care of the treated areas continue. The skin adapts to the new contour.
- 04
Month 3-6
The result stabilizes once the reabsorbable fat has settled. Return to full exercise once cleared. The final contour of the buttocks and treated areas is clearly appreciated. Keeping a stable weight helps preserve the result.
Before & after
When real photographs are available, they are shown with patient consent. Results vary from person to person.
Frequently asked
Some of the transferred fat naturally reabsorbs in the first months, so the final volume is best appreciated after that time. The amount that remains varies from person to person. Dr. Hermes plans around this reabsorption for a balanced result.
During the first weeks you will be advised to limit direct pressure on the buttocks, often using a special cushion when sitting. The exact timing varies with your recovery and Dr. Hermes's guidelines. Following these instructions helps protect the result.
A BBL requires careful technique because the way the fat is relocated influences risk. Dr. Hermes follows current safety recommendations and prioritizes your wellbeing in every decision. Even so, no procedure is risk-free, which is why an honest assessment is key.
In person or virtual
Let us talk about your case
Tell me what you are looking for and my team will contact you to coordinate your in-person or virtual evaluation.
- We review your goals calmly and without pressure.
- We guide you toward the right procedure for your case.
- We coordinate the next steps by WhatsApp or phone.