Most of us are familiar with the growing trend of butt augmentation, with Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery being one of the most popular choices for enhancing the butt. While BBL surgery is certainly effective and offers a number of exciting benefits, some men and women prefer a less invasive option without an extended recovery time. In other cases, patients may not qualify for BBL surgery due to a lack of the excess fat needed for a fat transfer. Whatever the reasons a patient may be unwilling or unable to undergo surgical butt augmentation, they have other options. Top Beverly Hills board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz understands the unique needs and preferences of his patients and is proud to offer the nonsurgical Designer Butt Lift™ as a convenient alternative to BBL surgery or butt implants. Below, you’ll find answers to many of the most common questions about a nonsurgical butt lift, including what you should (and shouldn’t) do after treatment in order to maintain your sexy new look.
WHAT IS A DESIGNER BUTT LIFT?
Also known as nonsurgical butt augmentation or butt fillers, a nonsurgical butt lift is a minimally invasive body contouring treatment designed to improve the size, shape, and other characteristics of a patient’s buttocks through the use of dermal fillers and/or other injectable products.
WHICH FILLER DO YOU USE FOR A NON-SURGICAL BUTT LIFT?
Dr. Schwartz will conduct a thorough consultation and evaluation to determine which type of nonsurgical butt lift is most appropriate for you. Three of the most common injectables used in nonsurgical butt enhancement include:
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC provides excellent and long-lasting results.
HOW IS A NONSURGICAL BUTT LIFT PERFORMED?
Based on the findings during your initial consultation, Dr. Schwartz will recommend an injectable or combination of injectables that can best help you achieve your desired butt size and shape. A topical numbing cream may be used, though many fillers and injectables contain lidocaine – also an anesthetic – to help minimize discomfort during treatment. Using artistry and precision, Dr. Schwartz will carefully inject the product into strategic areas of the buttocks. Massage may be performed to manipulate and distribute the filler in order to produce a smooth, natural-looking contour. Treatment may take about 30 – 60 minutes, and patients are able to resume their normal routines almost immediately after treatment, with the exception of strenuous physical exercise. Some bruising and mild swelling is to be expected, but these side effects should resolve within about 1 – 2 weeks, if not sooner.
HOW LONG DOES A NONSURGICAL BBL LAST?
Most patients are able to enjoy their fuller, rounder, and more attractive new butt shape from up to 2 - 3 years before repeat injections are needed.
- Sleep on your stomach for 1 – 2 weeks following treatment
- Avoid strenuous physical exercise for the first few days after treatment
- Maintain a stable weight
- Eat a balanced diet
- Exercise regularly
- Do not smoke
- Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption
With these nonsurgical BBL aftercare instructions, a healthy lifestyle, and regular maintenance treatments, your butt injections can keep your shape looking sexier for longer.
