Brazilian Butt Lift in Chicago

The recovery is quick. The liposuctioned body parts and the buttocks may be tender for few days. Pain medications is prescribed in order to ease the discomfort.You cannot sit on your buttocks for 10 days to two weeks following the procedure. This time is needed in order for the transferred fat to obtain a blood supply and become viable in its new environment. Sitting on your buttocks will keep the blood supply from reaching the newly acquired fat cells. As a result, they will not survive and you may lose your correction. A low-pressure compression garment must still be worn for a period of two weeks, just like after traditional liposuction procedure.

The results of the Brazilian butt lift vary slightly from one patient to another . Like with all other fat transfer procedures, the final outcome and results depend on the local blood supply of the buttocks, since the number of fat cells that survive depends on nourishment and oxygenation which is supplied by the tiny deep capillaries of the buttocks. Our experience has been that about 50 to 75% of the fat cells will eventually survive

Immediately after surgery, you will notice that your buttocks are larger. This enlargement is the result of two components: the fatty component that will live in its new environment and post operative swelling that occurs in the area as a result of surgery. The edema will resolve over three to six weeks, leaving you with the final result.

It depends on the final size of the buttocks that will make you happy. Occasionally a patient will need more than one fat transfer session in order to obtain the optimum fullness they desire.

Initial discomfort lasts a few short days. Pain control medications are prescribed for you to take them at your discretion.

No, there are no drains placed in you.

Yes, aside from the pain medication, you need to take antibiotics for up to 2 weeks following the procedure.

Yes, this will be provided to you and you must wear them for at least 2 to 3 weeks or longer according to your physician’s directions.

As with any surgical procedure there are risks associated with brazilian butt augmentation. It is imperative that all post operative instructions and follow-up visits followed carefully to minimize all risks. Please read for the instructions given to you and follow them. The usual risks of all cosmetic surgeries are infection, bleeding, scarring and temporary loss of sensation.