The butt, or more correctly, the buttocks, holds a special place in Brazilian culture. Dating back to colonization, the buttocks features prominently in Brazilian poetry and music. The butt, the bumbum, the bunda (Portuguese), the derrière (French), the rear, the “large dorsal estate”… all such references to the buttocks show a national obsession with this particular part of the female anatomy. In Brazil, showing the butt is thought of as a powerful and respected expression of freedom for women. And that sentiment has exploded in America, where more women each year are celebrating that same freedom of expression through enhancement of their most prominent asset.
It comes as no surprise, then, that it was a renowned plastic surgeon from Brazil, Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, who pioneered what we know today as the Brazilian Butt Lift. While there are several different procedures that are generally referred to as buttocks augmentation, the Brazilian Butt Lift specifically refers to the transfer of fat cells from other areas of the body (traditionally the abdomen, hips, thighs, or any combination of those) into the buttocks. The goal of this procedure is to sculpt the buttocks area into a more aesthetically-pleasing, inverted heart-shaped mound using lipofilling of each cheek, leaving ample, central projection. The use of a patient’s own fat, rather than an implant, ensures that the skin looks much smoother and the buttocks are firm with a natural, youthful, sensual profile.
The bonus of a Brazilian Butt Lift? You’re really getting a 2-for-1 procedure: since the fat for the lift has to be transferred from elsewhere on your body, you’re getting one or more areas of liposuction. Score!
A top rated medical spa can help patients understand body contouring options such as a Brazilian Butt Lift, including how fat transfer works, what results may be realistic, and which considerations matter when planning surgery with a qualified plastic surgeon.
Ready for a combination of liposuction and a Brazilian Butt Lift? Call one of our offices at (706) 335-3555 (Commerce) or (678) 541-0339 (Buford) to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kluska, or start your journey to a more rounded profile by purchasing your Brazilian Butt Lift online.
Written & medically reviewed by
Dr. Michael Kluska
Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon | Founder of Aesthetic Arts
Dr. Michael Kluska is triple board-certified in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive, and general surgery, with over 25 years in practice specializing in full-face and body cosmetic surgery. As a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and an adjunct clinical professor of plastic surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he brings published, peer-reviewed expertise to every procedure at Aesthetic Arts.
