How to Maintain Results After a Brazilian Butt Lift

How to Maintain Results After a Brazilian Butt Lift

Getting the perfect body is a flex for many people today. Beauty is no longer something that only celebrities can achieve. You can get complex exercises that can help you get that perfect body. You can go further and grow your butt and improve its shape. However, you can do all these and still not be satisfied with your butt's shape. Fortunately, you can get cosmetic surgery to improve it. 

A Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is one of today's most popular plastic surgery procedures. Many people prefer the procedure to implants because it involves using fat from your body. Using your fat ensures that the chances of rejection or adverse reactions are relatively low. The procedure is popular not only with men but also with women. 

How Does Fat Transfer Work?

As mentioned, BBL uses fat from another part of your body to improve the shape of your butt. During your consultation, you will discuss with the surgeon the results you want. They will consider your body to check for sites where they can harvest the fat. The most common places are the stomach, lower back, hips, or thighs. 

The surgeon will use liposuction to remove the fat from the harvest site during the treatment. Then they process the fat before injecting it into your butt. They will have divided your butt into segments that receive different amounts for the best results.

What to Expect After the Procedure

Recovery from a BBL treatment usually takes between four to six weeks. The first two to three weeks are the most challenging and intense. You must avoid sitting down or putting any pressure on your butt during this time. You will need to use a donut pillow if you must sit down. The reason is that the new fat needs to assimilate into your butt. 

In the first weeks, you will also have bruising, swelling, soreness, and numbness. Despite all these, you will probably have minimal pain. The side effects are temporary and will fade after a while.

How Do You Maintain Your Results?

• Avoid Smoking

Smoking affects how well the body heals and extends your recovery time. Smoking, even secondhand smoke, limits the amount of oxygen and nutrients in the bloodstream. These are important after a BBL because your body needs to establish blood supply to the new fat cells in your butt.
 

• Stay Hydrated
   

Hydration is vital after any medical procedure. You must consume fluids rich in salts, minerals, and electrolytes to help your body retain water. Water is essential in recovery and healing in the body. 
 

• Healthy Diet

It is important to nourish your body to provide support for the growth of your newly formed fat cells. The best diet is rich in minerals, vitamins, and healthy fats. These will help your body assimilate the new fat cells more efficiently. 
 

• Exercise

After week eight of recovery, you may begin your work out routine. To help maintain your butt, use exercises that focus on the glutes. Exercise will also help you regulate your weight, ensuring your new body shape stays as good.

For more on maintaining results after a Brazilian butt lift, visit Scott Harris, MD, at our office in Plano, Texas. Call (972) 736-9600 to book an appointment today.