Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
in Washington, D.C.

Enhance Your Curves With Natural-Looking Volume

If you’re like many women in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase and Bethesda, MD, Arlington and Fairfax, VA, and surrounding areas, you work hard to achieve a firm, flat tummy and slender hips. But, at the same time, do you wish your flat buttocks were a little rounder, a little fuller?

If you have always wanted shapelier buttocks and reduced body fat, you may be interested in a Brazilian Butt Lift, a popular body contouring procedure that achieves both.

A BBL can help create a more balanced, feminine silhouette by using your own fat to add volume where you want it and remove stubborn fat from areas where you do not.

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See the Difference: Brazilian Butt Lift Before & After Photos

Before and after photos can help you see the type of contour, volume, and proportion a Brazilian Butt Lift may create. During your consultation, your surgeon can review examples of real patient results and explain what may be realistic for your anatomy.

Real Stories: Brazilian Butt Lift Patient Reviews

Read what our patients have to say about their experiences and the care they received at Center for Plastic Surgery.

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Brazilian Butt Lift Cost in
Washington, D.C. & Flexible
Financing Options

The cost of a BBL in Washington, D.C. depends on the amount of fat removed and transferred, and the complexity of the procedure.

Center for Plastic Surgery’s Brazilian Butt Lift price range starts at $11,000, which includes office visits before and after the procedure, operating room costs, and other fees.

Your personalized cost estimate will be discussed during your consultation after your surgeon evaluates your anatomy, reviews your goals, and creates your surgical plan.

Flexible financing options may be available for qualified patients. Our team can review payment and financing information with you during your consultation.

Why Choose Center for Plastic Surgery for Your Brazilian Butt Lift?

The experienced board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons at Center for Plastic Surgery perform BBLs to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks, plus provide slimming contouring for the hips, lower back, and thighs.

Our experienced body contouring surgeons are highly trained and have years of experience performing custom BBLs, delivering great patient satisfaction. Your surgeon will help you decide which areas of the body to have treated with liposuction, how much fat can and should be transferred to the buttocks, and what you can expect from your BBL results.

A Brazilian Butt Lift requires a high level of skill because the surgeon must refine the donor area with liposuction, purify the fat, and carefully transfer it to the buttocks to achieve a smooth, natural-looking contour. At Center for Plastic Surgery, your BBL is customized around your body, goals, and desired level of enhancement.

Our team focuses on creating balanced results that enhance your overall figure, not just the size of the buttocks.

Book Your Brazilian Butt Lift Consultation Today

Are you done having a flat behind? Do you want to fill out your jeans a little better? A BBL might be for you! The best way to determine whether a BBL is right for you is to schedule a consultation with one of our qualified plastic surgeons. They will work with you to create the ideal shape and contour you’ve always wanted.

To schedule your Brazilian Butt Lift consultation, contact Center for Plastic Surgery by filling out our online contact form or by calling (301) 652-7700 for our Chevy Chase location or (703) 560-2850 for our Tysons Corner location.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, does more than augment the size of the buttocks. When performed by an experienced surgeon, this procedure recontours the body, with slimming effects from liposuction throughout the abdomen, thighs, and hips, and a new, more defined shape to the buttocks.

BBLs are always customized to the patient’s needs, goals, and anatomy. This procedure has two primary steps: slimming and contouring one area of the body with liposuction to harvest fat for transfer, and then reinjecting the fat in a natural layer to lift, augment, and reshape the buttocks.

Because a BBL uses your own fat, it can enhance the buttocks without implants while also improving the shape of the surrounding areas. The result is a more comprehensive body-contouring procedure that can slim, sculpt, and add volume in a single surgery.

What Are the Benefits of a
Brazilian Butt Lift?

This two-part procedure gives patients a chance to enhance their bodies, in addition to the following BBL benefits:

BBLs are popular for a reason; this procedure allows you to work with your surgeon to reshape your figure to create a feminine, sexy silhouette.

A BBL may be especially appealing for patients who want fuller buttocks and also want to reduce stubborn fat in areas such as the hips, lower back, abdomen, or thighs.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Patients who desire a more augmented contour to the buttocks and have enough fat to harvest for fat transfer may be candidates.

Ideal candidates for a BBL:

Because a BBL uses fat transfer, patients need sufficient excess fat elsewhere in the body to achieve their desired result. Patients with less available fat may still qualify for a more subtle option, sometimes called a skinny BBL.

Preparing for Your Brazilian Butt Lift

At Center for Plastic Surgery, the consultation is an essential step of any cosmetic procedure, including BBLs. Meeting with one of our experienced plastic surgeons gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the procedure steps, recovery, and results, as well as discuss the risks and benefits of BBLs and get a strong sense of what you can expect from the process.

Your surgeon will help you decide which areas of the body to have treated with liposuction, how much fat can and should be transferred to the buttocks, and what you can expect from your BBL results.

Before your BBL, you may be asked to stop smoking, avoid certain medications or supplements, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home, and prepare your recovery space. Because you will need to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks after surgery, it is helpful to plan ahead with pillows, comfortable clothing, and support at home.

You may also want to purchase a second compression garment, so you have one to wear while the other is being washed.

How a Brazilian Butt Lift Is Performed

Your BBL procedure will be curated exactly to your needs and anatomy. Because we take a customized approach to each procedure, your surgical steps may vary, especially if you choose to combine your BBL with another procedure.

Generally, the BBL steps are as follows:

Brazilian Butt Lifts are performed under general anesthesia, either on an outpatient basis or with a one-night hospital stay. You and your surgeon will have already chosen where your liposuction will be administered, which will be based on the amount of excess fat you have in specific areas and the overall aesthetic you’re looking for.

Your surgeon will make small, short incisions around the liposuction treatment area. Through these incisions, they will insert a small thin tube called a cannula. They will then expertly remove layers of fat in an even motion, contouring the body for a natural-looking curvature. Once an adequate amount of fat has been removed and they are pleased with the area’s appearance, they will begin the fat purification process.

Once all impurities are removed from the fat, the BBL procedure will begin by reinjecting the fat into the buttocks, tailored to the desired look and size. This technique requires a high level of skill to achieve a natural, smooth appearance and ensure the fat has an adequate blood supply.

This process can take up to four hours to complete. Once the fat is artfully injected in layers and the desired aesthetic is achieved, your surgeon will carefully close all incisions, and you will be monitored as you wake from anesthesia.

You will be placed in a soft, surgical compression garment, provided with aftercare instructions, and sent home with your responsible driver.

Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery & Aftercare

Immediately after your BBL, expect some swelling, bruising, and possible discomfort. You won’t have large incisions to contend with, but you will need to care for your incision sites and keep them clean.

You will be required to wear your compression garments day and night, except when bathing. We recommend purchasing a second compression garment to wear while your other garment is in the wash. It’s essential to keep your incisions, surgical sites, and compression garments clean to prevent bacterial growth and infection.

To keep the shape and contour of your buttocks, it’s crucial to follow all of your recovery instructions as best you can. These instructions may require you to take medications as directed, when you can bathe and how, when to incorporate light walking to avoid blood clots, how to sit and sleep to protect your transferred fat, and more.

BBL Recovery Timeline

Each patient is different, so recovery will vary. However, a general BBL recovery timeline is as follows:

Week 1

Weeks 2

Weeks 3–4

Month 2

Months 3–4

What Results Can I Expect From a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A BBL can enhance the size and shape of the buttocks while slimming another area of the body with liposuction. Patients may notice a more lifted, rounded buttock shape, improved body proportions, and a more hourglass-like figure.

Your final results depend on your anatomy, the amount of fat available for transfer, how much fat survives after surgery, and how closely you follow your recovery instructions.

The transferred fat that successfully attaches to a blood supply can remain long-term. However, weight changes can still affect your results because fat cells can shrink or expand. For this reason, we encourage patients to maintain a steady weight to keep their BBL results consistent.

Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs

Is a BBL permanent?

Yes, fat cells, once attached to a proper blood supply, are permanent. This is one advantage a BBL has over other buttock augmentation techniques. However, this does not mean your body can’t change—fat cells can shrink and expand with weight fluctuations, so if you gain weight, your butt may increase in size and vice versa. For this reason, we encourage patients to maintain a steady weight to keep their BBL results consistent.

What Is a Skinny BBL?

You may have heard of a BBL option called the “skinny BBL.” This is essentially an alternative technique that is ideal for patients with less body fat for fat transfer.
The steps are the same, except your surgeon will be more moderate in how much fat is removed and reinjected. The results are subtler than a traditional BBL, as the goal is to emphasize the shape of the buttocks rather than the size.

Where Can Fat Be Taken From for a BBL?

Patients will have the opportunity to choose which area of the body they’d like to slim down and harvest fat from. Your surgeon will work with you to determine the best area, which may include the hips, lower back, or thigh. Slimming and contouring these areas helps sculpt them, further accentuating your curves while adding fullness to the buttocks.

How Much Fat Survives After a BBL?

Not all transferred fat will survive after a BBL. Some of the transferred fat may be naturally absorbed by the body during recovery. Your surgeon will take this into account when planning your procedure and will explain what you can realistically expect from your results.

Can I Sit After a BBL?

BBL recovery is unique, as you will be prohibited from sitting directly on your buttocks for at least six weeks. This is because your newly transferred fat is delicate, and undue pressure or trauma can cause it to die. Your surgeon may recommend a special BBL pillow when sitting becomes necessary. You should follow your surgeon’s instructions closely to help protect your results.

Can I Combine a BBL With Another Procedure?

In some cases, yes. A BBL may be combined with another body contouring procedure depending on your anatomy, health, surgical goals, and the complexity of the procedure. Your surgeon can help determine whether combining procedures is appropriate for you.

Schedule Your Brazilian Butt Lift Consultation in Washington, D.C.

If you would like to learn more about Brazilian Butt Lift in Washington, D.C., our team can help you understand your options and create a plan designed around your goals.

To schedule your private consultation, contact Center for Plastic Surgery by calling (301) 652-7700 for our Chevy Chase location or (703) 560-2850 for our Tysons Corner location or by completing our online contact form.