Brazilian Butt Lift
Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in La Jolla and Carmel Valley, San Diego
A Brazilian Butt Lift, or a BBL, is a body contouring procedure that uses your body’s own fat to augment the size, shape, symmetry, and fullness of the buttocks.
It can be difficult for many patients to improve the appearance of their buttocks exclusively through dieting, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. With a Brazilian Butt Lift, you can achieve an appearance that looks and feels more than natural.
Dr. Daniel Brown is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Brown is truly passionate about helping each of his patients achieve their aesthetic goals and improve their self-image, and is known across San Diego for his bedside manner, individualized attention, and personalized care. He believes in transparency and honesty and will only recommend procedures that he feels will benefit his patients. By working with Dr. Brown, you can feel confident each step of the way, no matter how subtle or striking you want your results to appear.
To schedule your first consultation, please contact us online. You may also reach both our Carmel Valley and La Jolla offices by calling (619) 461-1500.
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About Brazilian Butt Lifts
A Brazilian Butt Lift is a surgical procedure that can elevate the natural curves and contours of your figure. This procedure uses a process called autologous fat transfer, which uses liposuction to take fat from one area of the body and transfer it to another region to augment its appearance and fullness. (1) This is considered the gold standard for buttock augmentation. (2) Through this process, Dr. Brown can help you achieve more natural-looking and feeling results, all without the need for implants, fillers, or other artificial materials.
Benefits
Brazilian Butt Lifts offer several benefits, including:
- Natural Materials: Dr. Brown uses your body’s own fat to re-contour your figure, eliminating the need for implants or synthetic injectables.
- Elevated Contours: Receiving a BBL can help you improve the appearance of your natural figure.
- Dual Contouring: Dr. Brown uses liposuction to harvest fat from other areas of the body, leaving them more toned and slim.
- Improved Symmetry: You can improve the balance between your buttocks with a BBL, which can help create a more alluring and attractive figure overall.
- Enhanced Confidence: Accentuating your figure can elevate your self-esteem.
- Lasting Results: The results of a BBL are long-lasting, especially when you maintain them with a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.
- Tailored Treatment Plans: Dr. Brown customizes each BBL procedure to suit each patient’s needs.
Candidates
You may be an ideal candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift if you are interested in enhancing the size, shape, symmetry, and fullness of your buttocks—all without the need for implants, injectables, or other synthetic materials.
To be a qualifying candidate, you should be in good general health and maintain realistic expectations regarding your results. You should have sufficient excess fat for a transfer. It is also important that you do not smoke or are willing to quit using nicotine. Dr. Brown will assess your candidacy during your consultation.
Personal Consultation
During your personal consultation, Dr. Brown will inquire about your medical history, including your medications and any allergies. He will ask you about your aesthetic concerns and ideal results. He will also perform a physical evaluation to assess your existing anatomy and natural fat deposits.
Once Dr. Brown has gathered all of the required information, he will begin creating your personalized treatment plan. He will determine what areas of the body he will take fat from and how much fat to distribute. As he does this, he will explain each step and concept so you have a full understanding of what to expect from your procedure, including how to prepare, how he will perform it, and what healing will look like. He will also answer and address any questions you have prepared, as he wants each patient to leave feeling comfortable, confident, and well-informed. After this point, you will have the option to schedule your surgery.
To schedule your consultation and start working with Dr. Brown, please contact us online or call (619) 461-1500. We offer consultations at both our Carmel Valley and La Jolla offices.
Preparation
Once you have scheduled your procedure, Dr. Brown will provide you with a set of detailed instructions that you will need to follow before undergoing your BBL. They typically include:
- Avoiding Certain Medications: Discontinue using any anti-inflammatory medications or blood-thinning supplements at least 2 weeks before your appointment.
- Arranging Transportation Home: Have a trusted friend or relative drive you home after your procedure, as you will not be able to drive yourself.
- Preparing Time Off: Arrange time away from your career, social commitments, and personal responsibilities to allow yourself time to rest
- Ceasing Any Consumption: Stop consuming any nicotine, tobacco, or alcohol at least 3 weeks before your procedure.
- Readying Your Home: Place all necessary recovery items in a convenient location. These include toiletries, food, medications, and more.
Procedure
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Brown will answer any remaining questions you have about your procedure. He will then cleanse your skin and mark out the targeted fat donor areas, as well as the injection sites around the buttocks. You will then receive anesthesia to remain comfortably asleep throughout the entire procedure.
Dr. Brown will then make a small incision near the targeted fat deposits and insert a small cannula into the treatment area. He will move it back and forth to harvest your excess fat, leaving the area more toned and slender. Dr. Brown will then process and purify the fat through a centrifuge to ensure only the most viable cells remain.
Dr. Brown will then use a syringe to administer the fat cells to your buttocks. He will carefully layer the fat, sculpting and reshaping your buttocks as he does so. Once he has achieved your ideal appearance, he will dress the area and allow you to rest before returning home.
Recovery
Dr. Brown performs each Brazilian Butt Lift on an outpatient basis, which means that he will release you from his care on the same day of your procedure. He uses a unique recovery plan called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), which allows you to return to your routine as quickly and comfortably as possible.
Dr. Brown will provide you with a non-narcotic pain reliever called Exparel and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications to minimize any post-operative discomfort or pain. He will also provide you with specialized support garments to prevent swelling and maintain your new figure as your tissues settle and heal.
After resting for approximately one week, you will be able to return to your career and other light activities. However, you will need to refrain from any strenuous or physically demanding tasks for another three to four weeks, or until Dr. Brown has cleared you to return.
Before you undergo your procedure, Dr. Brown will provide you with written instructions. These will guide you through each phase of your recovery, including managing any side effects you experience, when and how to place pressure on your buttocks, and safely returning to your activities.
Results
You will be able to notice immediate improvements, but the full, refined results of your BBL will become more accentuated after approximately six months. While results may vary, you can expect fuller, more proportionate, and sculpted buttocks, and a more desirable appearance overall.
Brazilian Butt Lifts offer long-lasting results that you can enjoy for many, many years. Because the filler medium is your own fat, it will re-establish its own blood supply and remain fixed in place.
Cost of Brazilian Butt Lifts in San Diego, California
Dr. Brown personalizes each BBL according to his patients’ goals, meaning pricing will vary. Once he has discussed and established each detail of your procedure with you, he will discuss your financial obligations.
Dr. Brown additionally offers financing for those who qualify.
FAQ
How will Dr. Brown collect the fat used for the procedure?
Dr. Brown will first perform liposuction to take fat from certain areas of the body. He can remove fat from various regions of the body, such as the abdomen, arms, or thighs.
How much fat can Dr. Brown transfer during my procedure?
The amount of fat Dr. Brown administers to your buttocks will vary depending on its pre-existing appearance, your desired results, and the amount of fat available to transfer.
How long will the results of a Brazilian Butt Lift last?
While your body may resorb some of the fat during your recovery, what remains will stay fixed for several years on end.
Will the results of my Brazilian Butt Lift look natural?
Yes, Dr. Brown takes great care during the injection process to ensure your enhancements flatter your natural figure and appear seamless.
References
- Costanzo D, Romeo A, Marena F. Autologous Fat Grafting in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: An Historical Perspective. Eplasty. 2022;22:e4. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9350545/
- O’Neill RC, Abu-Ghname A, Davis MJ, Chamata E, Rammos CK, Winocour SJ. The Role of Fat Grafting in Buttock Augmentation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2020;34(01):038-046. doi:10.1055/s-0039-3401038