Fat is removed from a donor area, such as your thighs, hips, or abdomen, using power-assisted liposuction (PAL Lipo). Unlike other methods, PAL Lipo doesn’t use heat, which reduces the risk of injury to the surrounding skin. The surgeon makes several small incisions to insert the liposuction cannulas, and the fat is then carefully removed, processed, and purified.

   The extracted fat is processed with saline to cleanse it before reinjection. The SAFElipo technique increases the number of viable fat cells, enhancing the success of the transfer. The amount of fat injected is based on your preoperative plan, tailored to your desired outcome.

The processed fat is injected into your buttocks using the expansion vibration lipofilling (EVL) technique, with multiple injections made above the muscle using specially designed blunt-tipped cannulas. This stage allows your surgeon to sculpt your buttocks, creating a fuller, more rounded appearance.

During the fat injection stage, our surgeons take several precautions to minimise the risk of complications. These include:

- Using a specialised cannula designed specifically for BBL

- Injecting fat only when the cannula is in motion

- Maintaining the correct angulation to avoid deeper layers near the muscle

- Steering clear of gluteal veins and the sciatic nerve

- Ensuring fat is injected above the muscle, not into it

- Avoiding bendable cannulas, which could compromise control

- Using real-time ultrasound visualisation to monitor the cannula tip at all times

After the procedure, you’ll be fitted with a specialised BBL compression garment to support your recovery. It’s important to be aware of the potential risks associated with having a BBL abroad, particularly in countries like Turkey, where safety standards may not be as stringent. Choosing to have your BBL with us ensures you are in the safest hands, with expert care and advanced techniques to achieve your desired results.

Dr Frati and his team will provide you with detailed instructions to ensure you’re well-prepared for your Brazilian Butt Lift in London. If you have any pre-existing health conditions or are on medication, we’ll offer tailored guidelines to manage these effectively before your surgery. For example, if you have diabetes, we’ll schedule your surgery early in the morning to enhance safety.

Dr. Frati may also suggest temporarily stopping certain medications and supplements before your Brazilian Butt Lift. If you smoke, it’s essential to quit at least four weeks prior to your surgery and continue abstaining during your recovery, as smoking can hinder healing and lead to serious complications.

When undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in London with Dr. Frati, you can expect results that are tailored to your individual body shape and aesthetic goals. Dr. Frati is known for delivering natural-looking, proportionate enhancements that emphasize your body’s contours while achieving a fuller, more sculpted appearance in the buttocks.

Key Outcomes You Can Anticipate:

1. Enhanced Curves:

   - Your buttocks will have increased volume and a rounder, more lifted appearance.

   - The procedure will create a more pronounced hourglass figure, particularly when combined with liposuction to contour areas like the waist, thighs, and abdomen.

2. Natural Feel and Appearance

   - Since the BBL uses your body’s own fat, the results will feel and look natural, integrating seamlessly with your existing body structure.

3. Improved Proportions

   - The liposuction performed during the BBL will reduce fat in specific areas, refining your overall body proportions and enhancing the contrast between your waist and hips.

4. Customisation

   - Dr. Frati’s expertise allows him to precisely control the distribution of fat, ensuring the final result aligns closely with your desired look. Whether you’re aiming for subtle enhancement or more dramatic curves, your outcome will be uniquely tailored to you.

5. Long-lasting Results

   - With proper aftercare and stable weight management, the results of your BBL can be long-lasting. The transferred fat cells that successfully establish themselves will become a permanent part of your buttocks.

6. Boosted Confidence

   - Many patients report increased confidence and satisfaction with their body image following the procedure.

Dr. Frati’s approach combines advanced techniques with an artistic eye, aiming to achieve a balance between enhancement and natural beauty. Your consultation will provide the opportunity to discuss your goals in detail, ensuring the results align with your expectations.

We often receive questions from patients about how long Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) results will last. It's important to go into this procedure with realistic expectations and an understanding that the initial post-surgical appearance is not the final result.

Immediately after surgery, you may notice significant swelling, which can make your buttocks appear larger than expected. This swelling will gradually subside. It's important to know that typically only about 60-70% of the transferred fat will survive the procedure. This is a normal part of the BBL process, and our surgical technique accounts for this expected fat loss.

As the weeks and months pass, your final results will begin to take shape. As long as you maintain a stable weight and follow our postoperative care instructions, your BBL results should be long-lasting. While natural changes in your body can occur due to aging, pregnancy, hormonal shifts, or significant weight fluctuations, the overall shape achieved through your BBL should remain.

Keep in mind that the newly transferred fat behaves like the rest of the fat in your body: it will shrink if you lose weight and grow if you gain weight. Therefore, maintaining a consistent weight is crucial to preserving your BBL results over time.

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and gluteal implants are both procedures designed to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks, but they differ significantly in terms of techniques, materials used, recovery, and results. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences:

1.Technique
 Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL):
- A BBL involves liposuction to remove fat from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. The harvested fat is then purified and strategically injected into the buttocks to create a fuller, more contoured appearance.

Gluteal Implants:
- Gluteal implants involve the surgical placement of silicone implants into the buttocks. The implants are typically inserted either within or above the gluteal muscle to add volume and shape.

2.Materials Used
BBL:
- Uses your own body fat (autologous fat transfer), making it a more natural option.
Gluteal Implants:
- Uses solid silicone implants, similar to breast implants but specifically designed for the buttocks.

3.Natural Look and Feel:
BBL:
- Because the procedure uses your own fat, the results tend to look and feel more natural. The fat integrates with your existing tissue, leading to a more natural appearance and movement.
Gluteal Implants:
- Implants can provide a significant increase in size, but they may feel firmer and less natural compared to fat. Over time, they may also become more noticeable as the body ages.

4. Customisability
BBL:
- Offers more customisation because the surgeon can precisely control where the fat is injected, allowing for tailored contouring based on your desired shape.
Gluteal Implants:
- While the size and shape of the implants can be selected, the procedure is less customizable compared to a BBL since the implants are pre-formed and offer a more standardized result.

5. Scarring
BBL:
- Involves small incisions for liposuction and fat injection, leading to minimal scarring that is often not noticeable.
Gluteal Implants:
- Requires larger incisions to place the implants, which can result in more visible scarring, typically hidden in the crease of the buttocks.

6. Recovery
BBL:
- Recovery involves avoiding sitting directly on the buttocks for a few weeks and wearing compression garments. Swelling and bruising are common, and the final results appear after the swelling subsides.
Gluteal Implants:
- Recovery may be more uncomfortable due to the placement of the implants. Sitting and lying on your back are restricted, and there may be more soreness in the area. The recovery period can be longer compared to a BBL.

7. Longevity of Results
BBL:
- If the fat cells survive the transfer and you maintain a stable weight, the results can be long-lasting. However, fat cells may shrink or grow with weight fluctuations.
Gluteal Implants:
- Implants are durable and long-lasting, but they may eventually need to be replaced due to wear over time, or if complications arise.

8. Risk of Complications
BBL:
- Carries a risk of fat embolism, which can be life-threatening. Other risks include fat absorption, asymmetry, and infection.
Gluteal Implants:
- Risks include implant displacement, infection, capsular contracture (where scar tissue hardens around the implant), and the possibility of needing revision surgery.

9. Candidacy
BBL:
- Requires candidates to have enough excess fat in other areas of the body for liposuction and transfer.
Gluteal Implants:
- Suitable for individuals who want significant augmentation but don’t have enough body fat for a BBL.

10. Cost
BBL:
- Generally less expensive than implants since it uses your own fat and doesn't require the cost of implants.
Gluteal Implants:
- Often more expensive due to the cost of the implants and the more complex nature of the surgery.

Summary
Brazilian Butt Lifts are ideal for those seeking a more natural look and feel using their own body fat, with the added benefit of body contouring from liposuction.
Gluteal implants are better suited for those who want a more dramatic increase in size or who do not have sufficient fat for a BBL.

It's important to be fully informed before deciding to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift in London. Here are some of the key risks associated with a BBL:

1. Fat Embolism.

- One of the most serious risks of a BBL is a fat embolism, where fat enters the bloodstream and travels to the lungs, heart, or brain. This can be life-threatening. To minimise this risk, it’s crucial that the fat is injected above the muscle, not into it, and that the procedure is performed by an experienced and qualified surgeon, such as Dr Frati and his London team.

2. Infection
- Any surgical procedure carries a risk of infection. Proper sterile techniques during surgery and following postoperative care instructions can help reduce this risk.

3. Asymmetry
- There’s a chance that the results may not be perfectly symmetrical. While all surgeons aim for balance and symmetry, natural body differences and the way the fat is absorbed can result in unevenness.

4. Fat Absorption
- Not all of the transferred fat will survive after the procedure. Typically, around 60-70% of the fat remains, which can affect the final volume and shape of the buttocks.

5. Seroma or Hematoma
- Fluid (seroma) or blood (hematoma) may accumulate under the skin in the areas where liposuction was performed or where the fat was injected. These may require drainage.

6. Scarring
- While the incisions made during a BBL are small, scarring can still occur. Proper wound care and following your surgeon's advice can help minimise scarring.

7. Changes in Sensation
- Some patients may experience changes in sensation, such as numbness or tingling, in the areas where fat was harvested or injected. This can be temporary or, in rare cases, permanent.

8. Blood Clots
- The risk of blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is present with any surgery. Taking preventive measures like moving around soon after surgery and following your surgeon’s instructions can help mitigate this risk.

9. Anaesthesia Risks
- General anaesthesia used during the BBL procedure carries its own set of risks, including allergic reactions, respiratory issues, or other complications.

10. Unsatisfactory Results
- There is a possibility that the final outcome may not meet your expectations. It’s important to have realistic goals and to discuss these thoroughly with your surgeon before the procedure.