What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat transfer procedure designed to reshape the buttocks by adding volume and enhancing contour. Fat is first harvested from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using gentle liposuction. It is then purified and strategically injected into the buttocks to improve shape, lift, and balance.
Unlike implants, a BBL uses your body’s natural tissue – offering a softer, more authentic feel and lower risk of complications. Dr Parviz Sadigh brings an aesthetic eye and reconstructive precision to each procedure, ensuring results that are proportional, smooth, and suited to your overall frame.
How the Procedure Works
Liposuction & Fat Harvesting
Fat is gently removed from selected areas, typically the abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs, using fine cannulas designed to preserve cell viability. This process not only slims those areas but also provides the foundation for shaping the buttocks.
Fat Purification
Once harvested, the fat is processed using specialised filtration techniques to separate healthy, viable cells from fluid and waste. Only purified fat is used for reinjection, ensuring optimal retention and reducing the risk of complications.
Fat Injection & Shaping
Dr Parviz Sadigh strategically injects the purified fat into different layers of the buttocks to build volume, correct asymmetry, and enhance contour. The technique avoids deep muscle injection, placing patient safety and natural shape first.
Immediate Recovery & Results
Patients typically go home the same day with a compression garment to support the newly shaped areas. Swelling is expected in the first two weeks, with final results visible after 2–3 months once the transferred fat stabilises.
Who Can Benefit from a Brazilian Butt Lift?
You may be a good candidate if you:
Have flat or deflated buttocks due to ageing, weight loss, or genetics
Wish to avoid buttock implants and prefer a natural fat transfer
Have enough fat in donor areas for harvesting
Are at or near your ideal weight and maintain a stable BMI
Are in good general health and a non-smoker
Want to enhance balance between the waist, hips, and buttocks
Have realistic expectations about the results and recovery process
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A BBL is a fat grafting procedure that enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using your body’s own fat. Liposuction is performed on areas like the abdomen or thighs, and the fat is then injected into the buttocks to create a fuller, more lifted look without implants.
How is the procedure performed?
The process involves three stages: fat is harvested via liposuction, purified, and then re-injected into the buttocks using small cannulas. Dr Parviz Sadigh uses careful layer-by-layer placement to sculpt natural curves and minimise risk, with no deep muscle injections.
How long do results last?
Once the transferred fat settles, typically after 2 to 3 months, results are long-lasting. Around 60–80% of the injected fat is retained permanently. A stable weight and healthy lifestyle are key to preserving the outcome.
Is the procedure painful?
Most patients report mild to moderate discomfort in the donor areas, similar to recovering from liposuction. The buttocks may feel tight or tender initially. Pain is well managed with prescribed medication, and most patients return to daily tasks within 7–10 days.
What are the main risks?
Like all surgeries, a BBL carries risks such as swelling, bruising, asymmetry, fat reabsorption, or contour irregularities. Dr Sadigh uses surface-level injection techniques and advanced safety protocols to minimise complications.
What’s the recovery process like?
Patients wear a compression garment for several weeks and must avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for around 2 weeks. Light walking is encouraged early on. Most return to work in 1–2 weeks and resume normal activity after 4–6 weeks.
Who is the right surgeon for BBL?
A qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in fat transfer and aesthetic body contouring should perform your BBL. Dr Parviz Sadigh combines UK training with global expertise to deliver safe, balanced, and natural results tailored to each patient.
