Myths and Facts About Brazilian Butt Lifts

A Brazilian butt lift is a popular cosmetic procedure that can give you a fuller and perkier backside. Many people seek this surgical treatment to address a small, flat, or square-looking butt so they can feel more confident in jeans, form-fitting dresses, or workout clothes. 

Brazilian butt lifts are relatively new to the cosmetic surgery world, so many misconceptions still surround the procedure. For starters, “Brazilian butt lift” is a misnomer. The surgery is neither a butt lift nor Brazilian in origin. It’s a gluteal autologous fat transfer, meaning unwanted fat is taken from other parts of your body and placed in your buttocks.

At North Texas Cosmetic Surgery in Frisco, Texas, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Alan Greenberg, MD, and the rest of our team offer Brazilian butt lifts to help you feel confident in your skin. 

But because so much misinformation still exists about this procedure, we want to bust those myths and provide the facts to give you peace of mind before undergoing a Brazilian butt lift yourself.

Myth: Brazilian butt lifts and butt implants are the same thing

While butt implants and Brazilian butt lifts are both forms of butt augmentation that can enhance your backside, they use different materials to accomplish an improved appearance. This process of butt implants involves placing silicone implants either into or right above your gluteal, or butt, muscles. In contrast, Brazilian lifts use fat from other areas of your body. 

Brazilian butt lifts carry fewer risks, but butt implants may be a better option if you don’t have enough fat in other areas for a Brazilian butt lift. 

Myth: A Brazilian butt lift won’t look natural

As is the fear with many augmentation procedures, it’s normal to worry that your results will look fake. However, because Brazilian butt lifts use fat from other parts of your body, you’ll end up with a much more natural look, especially compared to butt implants.

Myth: Brazilian butt lifts are dangerous

There are always risks involved in surgeries, especially elective cosmetic ones. However, in recent years, more and more protocols have been put into place to make the procedure incredibly safe. When a Brazilian butt lift is performed by a professional, board-certified surgeon such as Dr. Greenberg, you can rest assured knowing you’re in good and expert care.

If you’re still hesitant about the safety or efficacy of Brazilian butt lifts, contact our team to get all your questions surrounding this procedure answered. You can also schedule a consultation for any of our other aesthetic services by calling our office or booking online today.