Silicone implants have become extremely popular in the U.S. since they were re-introduced in 2006. In my current practice the vast majority of breast implants used in breast augmentations are silicone. This is for several reasons, first, of which is the natural feel and appearance that silicone implants can provide […]
Read MoreThis is a very common question as patients want the result to last if they are going to undergo surgery. Fat transfer has become so popular because it allows your surgeon to use your own body tissue for the augmentation. Liposuction is performed over several areas depending on the individual […]
Read MoreButt implants are a great option for patients that have had a Brazilian Butt Lift and still wish to have further augmentation of their buttocks. The majority of patients are extremely happy after their Brazilian Butt Lift, however occasionally patient want more augmentation than fat alone can accomplish. The benefit […]
Read MoreThis is a good question as thin patients often struggle to achieve the shape and projection of their buttock to achieve the butt they desire. The majority of patients are extremely happy with the results of their Brazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer), however occasionally in very thin patients they do […]
Read MoreThe Brazilian Butt Lift is a great procedure because it transforms your entire body using your own fat. However the fat is a graft and needs time to be incorporated when you move it from the areas that we liposuctioned to the butt that is augmented. Smoking has a detrimental […]
Read MoreThis is a great question as both patients and plastic surgeons have started to have a better understanding of the volume that is needed for a Brazilian Butt Lift. In general patients need at least 600cc of fat transferred to really achieve a significant enhancement and most patients receive more […]
Read MoreBrazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer to the buttock) has become one of the fast growing procedures in the U.S. over the past several years. As it has become more popular patients have become very educated on the topic. People often want it to be similar to breast augmentation where patients […]
Read MoreThis is a great question, however fat cannot be taken from another person and used for your augmentation. There are two options for buttock augmentation, Brazilian Butt Lift and butt implants they are both good procedures that each have their place. Often patients are surprised that they have enough fat […]
Read MoreThis is a very common question as some women do not have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift. However some patients are surprised that they have enough fat when evaluated by an experienced plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of fat transfer procedures. Patients that have a BMI […]
Read MoreThe Brazilian Butt lift is a relatively new procedure and there are several ways that it is performed. The fat is harvested via liposuction and then processed so that only pure fat remains for the augmentation. The actual injection of the fat is done in small even aliquots so that […]
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