Sculpt Your Dream Curves with a Brazilian Butt Lift in San Antonio
Are you looking for a fuller, more sculpted silhouette? If you’re unhappy with the shape of your rear or want to reduce stubborn fat in other areas, a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) might be the perfect solution. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez expertly performs BBLs for patients in San Antonio, combining fat removal from unwanted areas with advanced contouring techniques to enhance the volume and shape of the buttocks. Additionally, Dr. Hernandez offers a variety of other butt enhancement procedures tailored to your aesthetic goals.
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL Buttocks Enhancement?
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a popular procedure designed to enhance the shape and volume of the buttocks, giving them a more rounded and contoured appearance. For patients in San Antonio seeking a fuller, more balanced figure, Dr. Hernandez offers this transformative option.
The BBL surgery involves three key steps: first, liposuction is used to remove excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Next, the fat is purified, and finally, it is strategically injected into the buttocks to create a curvier, more proportionate silhouette. The BBL procedure offers dual benefits – it enhances the buttocks and slims other areas of the body for an overall improved contour.
Who is an ideal candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure?
Ideal candidates for any form of buttock augmentation should be in good health, and at or able to maintain a stable weight. To maximize and preserve results, you should be living a generally healthy lifestyle before choosing buttock augmentation.
During your consultation, Dr. Hernandez will discuss in detail your goals and conduct a comprehensive examination. She will then provide you with highly personal recommendations to help you reach those goals.
She may recommend a BBL fat transfer if you have sufficient fat for the procedure or RenuvaⓇ buttock augmentation if you lack the necessary amount of donor fat. She may recommend a surgical butt lift if you have loose skin and want a tighter buttocks. She will discuss the details with you while answering all of your questions.
What happens during a Brazilian Butt Lift surgery?
During a Brazilian butt lift, Dr. Hernandez uses VASER Liposuction to remove some of your own fat, typically from your abdomen, waist and love handles. The more advanced VASER technology makes this procedure much more gentle, keeping more of the fat cells intact to give even better results than traditional liposuction. Once Dr. Hernandez has removed the fat, she will inject the fat into your buttocks and use her extensive skills to build pleasing curves and contours.
Buttock augmentation is also frequently combined with Cellfina cellulite treatment or a tummy tuck to further enhance the appearance of your midsection.
How else can I enhance the appearance of my buttocks?
If you do not want a BBL fat transfer procedure or lack the required amount of fat, Dr. Hernandez offers RenuvaⓇ injections in her San Antonio office. RenuvaⓇ is an innovative non-surgical procedure utilizing an allograft adipose matrix from purified donated fat tissue.
The procedure does not require creation of incisions. Local anesthesia is injected, followed by injection of RenuvaⓇ. There is no recovery period for RenuvaⓇ, so the patient can return to normal routine as soon as the treatment is finished.
Dr. Hernandez uses RenuvaⓇ because it can last up to a decade. A buttock augmentation with RenuvaⓇ can produce immediate effects, and full results will be apparent within three months after the treatment. San Antonio patients are very satisfied with the results Dr. Hernandez can provide with RenuvaⓇ buttock augmentation.
A buttock lift is another option. Also called gluteoplasty, this procedure lifts and tightens the skin of the buttocks to provide you with optimal contours and ultimately a more youthful look.
During a buttock lift, Dr. Hernandez will remove excess skin on and around the buttocks. She will reposition the tissue of the buttocks to create more pleasing contours and a more youthful appearance. A buttock lift is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Hernandez to discuss your specific goals and determine the best option for you.
How do I prepare for a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Here are some tips to prepare for your Brazilian Butt Lift procedure:
If you are a smoker, you’ll need to stop smoking at least (6) weeks prior to buttock augmentation so that your body is prepared and ready to heal.
Avoid taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) like Advil, Motrin, and Aleve for two weeks prior to surgery. Some vitamins and supplements may also need to be stopped prior to surgery. Be sure to provide Dr. Hernandez with a complete list of your medications and/or vitamins and supplements so that she can advise you what to stop in advance of your procedure.
Prepare your body for the procedure and healing process by eating healthy foods and hydrating your body in the days and weeks leading up to surgery. Also, you’ll need someone to drive you home following your buttock augmentation.
What kind of Brazilian Butt Lift results can I expect?
After your Brazilian Butt Lift, plan on taking two days of downtime following your Brazilian butt lift. Most patients can comfortably return to work three days after the procedure. While there may be soreness, many describe soreness after a Brazilian butt lift as being similar to that of a hard workout.
The discomfort is largely tolerable without prescription strength medication, but Dr. Hernandez will prescribe you pain medication following your procedure just in case. If you need it, you may take the medication for up to three days after your procedure (although it is unlikely you would need any medication after the first 48 hours).
Initial results will be noticeable immediately, but your final, more refined results will continue to develop over the next few weeks as swelling subsides and the fat cells settle, with full results typically visible within three to six months.
How much does a Brazilian Butt Lift cost?
The cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL varies based on factors such as the amount of liposuction required and the specific details of your treatment plan. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery in San Antonio, the starting price for a BBL starts at $9500.
To determine your personalized cost, schedule a consultation with Dr. Hernandez. During this meeting, Dr. Hernandez will assess your needs, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed cost estimate tailored to your specific procedure.
