Brazilian Butt Lift in Fort Wayne

Knowing what to do and what to expect before your surgery will provide the best possible outcome of your procedure. If you smoke, you will be asked to stop smoking well before surgery, since it increases the risk of complications and affects the fat grafting process.

You may need to undergo lab testing or a medical evaluation to prepare for surgery. You cannot take anti-inflammatory medication, including aspirin, before surgery because they can increase bleeding. Dr. Lee will provide all preoperative instructions during your consultation.

A Brazilian butt lift is performed at the fully accredited Southwest Surgical Suites. It is important to make sure someone can drive you home after surgery and stay with you for at least the first night.

During a Brazilian butt lift, Dr. Lee extracts unwanted fat by liposuction from pre-determined areas. Common locations may include love handles, stomach, and thighs, which enhances the overall results by slimming down surrounding areas. The fat is then purified by centrifugation. Then the donor fat cells are reinjected into the buttocks to add volume and shape in specific targeted areas. Dr. Lee may perform this through hundreds of microinjections at various depths.

When surgery is complete, you’ll be taken to a recovery room where you will be closely monitored. While recovery times vary from patient to patient, it is recommended to avoid sitting directly on your butt for at least two weeks. You should also focus on putting pressure on the thighs instead of the butt. You will also be wearing a compression garment for up to six weeks to maintain your results and reduce bruising and swelling.

It is important to follow Dr. Lee’s specific post-surgical care instructions to ensure optimal healing. You should avoid any rigorous activity for about a month. However, he may recommend some light-impact movements, like walking or stretching to decrease the chance of blood clots.

When performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lee, the Brazilian butt lift is commonly a successful procedure. However, with any surgery, it is not entirely risk-free. Common side effects may include:

• Pain, bruising, swelling
• Irregular contour
• Asymmetrical results
• Infection
• Too much loss of fat

If you experience shortness of breath, chest pains, or unusual heartbeat, seek medical attention immediately. Dr. Lee will discuss all risks during your consultation. To ensure clarification, please ask him about any questions or concerns that you may have.

Patients should expect roughly 60 to 80 percent of their injected fat to stay in the area. The rest is naturally absorbed and eliminated by the body. It is also important to remember that these fat cells are still susceptible to weight fluctuations. To have the longest lasting results, you should maintain a healthy weight after the procedure, rather than lose or gain it.

Your new voluptuous shape will continue to improve over the course of several months, with final results shown around 6 to 12 months after the procedure. You’ll most likely experience an enhanced self-esteem, and a healthier lifestyle to maintain these results.

The key to a very successful Brazilian butt lift is an open line of communication with Dr. Lee and closely following his instructions and recommendations. He and his team are eager to respond to your questions or concerns – they are your partners in achieving the results you’ve been looking for.