Brazilian Butt Lift in New York City

Natural fat transfer that enhances curves, improves lower body balance, and creates smoother transitions between the waist, hips, and buttocks.

Lower Body Shape Can Influence Confidence and Alignment

The shape and projection of the hips and buttocks play a meaningful role in overall body balance and gender expression. For many patients, a lack of volume or contour in this area can feel inconsistent with how they see themselves. At FFSNYC, Brazilian Butt Lift surgery is approached as a precise, individualized procedure focused on achieving proportion, natural movement, and results that are subtle yet noticeable, rather than exaggerated volume.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Butt Lift, commonly called a BBL, is a body contouring procedure that enhances the shape and fullness of the buttocks using your own fat. Fat is carefully removed from areas such as the abdomen, waist, flanks, or thighs, then processed and transferred to the buttocks to improve projection, contour, and symmetry.

Unlike implants, a BBL uses your natural tissue to create soft, realistic results that move with the body.

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Why Choose FFSNYC?

A successful Brazilian Butt Lift depends on balance, technique, and safety. FFSNYC’s surgeons approach fat transfer with careful volume planning and precise placement to enhance curves without excess. By combining liposculpture with conservative fat grafting, the team focuses on proportion and long-term stability rather than trend-driven exaggeration.

Patients benefit from thoughtful contouring and individualized care throughout the process. FFSNYC offers a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to gender affirming surgery that prioritizes safety, experience, and individualized planning. Our surgical team includes board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience in body contouring and fat transfer techniques. With more than 400 gender affirming surgeries performed annually, FFSNYC emphasizes natural proportions, careful surgical execution, and respectful, patient-centered care.

A Thoughtful Approach to Curves and Proportion

Comprehensive Body Assessment and Planning

Every BBL begins with a detailed evaluation of body shape, fat distribution, skin quality, and individual goals. The surgical team assesses how the waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks interact to determine where fat removal and transfer will create the most harmonious result. This planning phase ensures that enhancement feels proportional and aligned with the rest of the body.

Liposculpture for Fat Harvesting

Fat used for a Brazilian Butt Lift is harvested through liposculpture from areas where excess fat is present. Common donor areas include the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and thighs. Fat removal is performed carefully to refine surrounding contours while preserving smooth transitions. This step allows the procedure to improve multiple areas of the body at once.

Fat Processing and Transfer

Once harvested, the fat is processed to isolate healthy fat cells suitable for transfer. The purified fat is then strategically injected into specific areas of the buttocks to enhance shape, projection, and symmetry. Fat is placed in layers to support long-term survival and create a smooth, natural contour rather than a single focal bulge.

Integration With Other Body Contouring Procedures

A Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC is often performed alongside other body contouring procedures such as liposculpture of the waist, hips, or thighs. Treating these areas together allows for more dramatic improvement in overall body proportions while maintaining balance. Your surgical team will guide you on whether combining procedures is appropriate based on your anatomy and goals.

Recovery After Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

Recovery from a Brazilian Butt Lift requires careful attention to positioning and activity restrictions. Swelling, bruising, and soreness are common during the first two weeks and gradually improve. Patients are typically advised to avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for several weeks to protect the transferred fat. Specialized pillows or positioning techniques may be recommended to support healing.

Compression garments are worn to reduce swelling and help the body adapt to its new contours. Most patients return to light daily activities within two to three weeks, with a gradual return to normal activity over time. FFSNYC provides detailed postoperative instructions, scheduled follow-up visits, and direct access to the care team to support a safe and comfortable recovery.

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Results and Long-Term Outcomes

Results from a Brazilian Butt Lift continue to evolve over several months as swelling subsides and transferred fat stabilizes. Some fat reabsorption is expected during the early healing phase, while the remaining fat establishes long-term volume.

Patients often notice improved curves, enhanced waist-to-hip ratio, and smoother transitions between the lower back, hips, and buttocks. When paired with stable weight and healthy habits, BBL results can be long-lasting. The goal is a natural, balanced lower body contour that supports comfort, confidence, and authentic self-expression.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a Brazilian Butt Lift different from buttock implants?

A BBL uses your own fat to enhance shape and volume, resulting in a softer, more natural look and feel compared to implants.

Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

Candidates typically have enough donor fat for transfer and are in good overall health. A consultation helps determine suitability.

How long do I need to avoid sitting after surgery?

Patients are usually advised to avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for several weeks. Your surgeon will provide specific guidance.

Are BBL results permanent?

Once transferred, fat stabilizes, and the results can be long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve outcomes.

Is a Brazilian Butt Lift covered by insurance?

Coverage varies. FFSNYC works with commercial insurance providers and can help determine eligibility when procedures are medically necessary.

Schedule Your Consultation for Brazilian Butt Lift in New York City

Learn whether a Brazilian Butt Lift is the right option for your body contouring and gender affirming goals with a personalized consultation focused on balance, safety, and long-term results.

Patients considering BBL surgery in NYC are encouraged to connect with FFSNYC to discuss individualized planning, expert surgical care, and affirming support designed to help their body feel more aligned, confident, and complete.