Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Cost, Financing, & Insurance Explained

Looking to enhance your curves, sculpt your silhouette or restore volume lost over time? If so, a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) might be the solution you're looking for. Also known as buttock augmentation with fat grafting or safe subcutaneous buttock augmentation, a BBL aims to improve the shape, size, and firmness of your derriere.

In this article, you'll learn what to expect before, during and after this minimally invasive procedure, as well as associated costs and payment options.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a cosmetic procedure that uses your own fat to enhance the shape and size of your buttocks. The goal is to fill out and firm up the gluteal area with the added benefit of eliminating unwanted fat from other parts of the body.

How it works

During BBL surgery, liposuction removes fat from your abdomen, back, hips, thighs or arms — targeted donor sites vary based on individual needs and body type. The fatty tissue is purified and then injected into the buttocks. The results are a more rounded derriere and a resculpted and tightened body.

BBL vs. butt implants

Butt implants are a popular option for permanently enhancing your backside. They differ from Brazilian butt lifts in terms of technique and results, as well as potential side effects such as the implants shifting, inverting or rupturing.

Unlike butt implants (which use silicone) and butt injections (which use dermal fillers), a Brazilian butt lift uses your body's own tissues. Through a process called fat grafting, a surgeon moves fat from parts of your body to your butt.

Who is a good candidate?

People of all shapes and sizes may qualify for a BBL, but if you are very thin or have a high BMI, your doctor may have special recommendations about how to move forward.

Chances are you're a good candidate if you:

• Don’t want to deal with implants and their potential complications
• Have extra fat in your hips or other areas that can be moved to your buttocks
• Have lost volume due to aging or weight loss
• Prefer a natural vibe instead of something artificial
• Want to improve the look and shape of your butt

Brazilian Butt Lift Cost

The national average cost* of a Brazilian butt lift is $8,686 but ranges from $6,672 to $16,847.1 BBL pricing may vary depending on the areas of the body where fat tissue will be harvested through liposuction.

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