Brazilian Butt Lift | Butt Augmentation at Brantley Operative Aesthetics
Get A Rounder, More Lifted Backside Without Implants with Dr. Shelby Brantley
If you’ve always wished for a fuller, rounder, more lifted backside, implants are not your only option. The Brazilian Butt Lift enhances your curves using your own body’s fat, sourcing it from problem areas and transferring it to your buttocks, creating beautiful, proportionate curves that look natural, feel authentic, and complement your unique body shape. Under the skilled hands of Dr. Brantley, you can achieve the feminine contours that flatter your overall figure and give you the silhouette you want to feel amazing about your body.
At Brantley Operative Aesthetics in Flowood, MS, Dr. Shelby Brantley and our compassionate team are dedicated to helping you reach your aesthetic goals. Every Brazilian butt lift procedure is designed to enhance your overall figure to improve your body confidence and promote a positive self-image.
Are you interested in learning about how a Brazilian butt lift can enhance your overall physique and boost your confidence? Contact us at (601) 387-9005 or request your consultation to begin your body contouring journey today! We are located in Flowood, MS, near JAN International Airport and proudly serve patients from across the United States.
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Anesthesia: General
Recovery Time: 3 to 5 days
What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a body contouring procedure that enhances the size, shape, and projection of your buttocks using your own fat from areas of the body with excess fatty tissue, generally the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. This procedure is often chosen for its dual benefits, sculpting areas with excess fatty tissue and enhancing the buttocks for a fuller, more lifted look.
During the procedure, Dr. Brantley will use gentle liposuction to remove the unwanted fat and sculpt your chosen donor areas. Then, he will gently rinse and strain the fat and strategically inject it into the buttocks to create beautiful, rounded curves with natural-looking lift and fullness.
Why Choose Dr. Shelby Brantley for Your Brazilian Butt Lift in Jackson, MS?
When selecting a surgeon for your Brazilian butt lift surgery, experience, skill, and trust matter. With Dr. Brantley, your Brazilian butt lift isn’t just surgery—it’s a carefully tailored experience backed by skill, science, and genuine compassion for every patient.
At BOA, we consider it an honor and a privilege to care for you. Our mission is to offer a comprehensive range of proven aesthetic procedures and empower our patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their aesthetic goals. We take the time to understand each patient’s motivations and ambitions, ensuring we deliver not only exceptional results but also an outstanding experience – from your initial consultation through your recovery and beyond.
While he may be recognized as one of Mississippi’s premier plastic surgeons, Dr. Shelby Brantley is also just a regular guy you’ll find in the grocery store or at the movies. His patients choose him because he values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with his patients and is deeply committed to providing personalized, compassionate care. As a specialist in body contouring procedures, Dr. Brantley is fulfilled by helping patients restore their self-image and confidence, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
Extensive Surgical Experience – Performed more than 20,000 procedures in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Published Expert – Authored 50+ medical journal articles and abstracts, contributing nationally recognized research on silicone immunology, ultraviolet light exposure, liposuction, and abdominoplasties.
Prestigious Training – Magna cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi; completed general surgery residency at UMMC and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
- Recognized Leader – Member of elite organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
National Recognition – Named to the RealSelf 500 list of top cosmetic surgeons worldwide, and voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in the Jackson Metro by BOOM Magazine readers.
Compassionate Care – Known for his approachable bedside manner, dedication to patient safety, and commitment to restoring confidence and self-image.
What Should You Expect During Your Brazilian Butt Lift Consultation at BOA?
At Brantley Operative Aesthetics, we believe that a relaxed, unhurried consultation is the foundation of a trusting and successful patient relationship. During your visit, Dr. Brantley takes the time to get to know you – not just your aesthetic goals, but also your family, lifestyle, career, hobbies, and daily routine – to better understand your unique concerns and aspirations for your butt lift.
Dr. Brantley encourages your questions and values your input with the goal of empowering you to achieve natural-looking, personalized results that reflect your vision. By understanding your concerns, he focuses on how he can customize your Brazilian butt lift to address your unique concerns and ensure your optimal outcome.
Dr. Brantley understands that physical issues that cause you grief can also have an impact on your emotional and mental health. As such, Dr. Brantley takes considerable time with each patient to ensure you feel heard and supported during your consultation and throughout your aesthetic surgery journey.
During your Brazilian butt lift consultation, Dr. Brantley will review and discuss:
- The amount of change you want to make and the areas you are interested in sourcing fat from.
- Your expectations for plastic surgery.
- Your medical and surgical history.
Where Is the Fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift Harvested From?
During your consultation, Dr. Brantley will assess your body composition to determine the most appropriate donor sites. The fat will be removed with liposuction, giving you and Dr. Brantley the opportunity to also sculpt the donor regions for a more contoured silhouette. Often, Dr. Brantley sources donor fat from areas like:
- Abdomen
- Flanks (love handles)
- Lower back
- Thighs
- Bra strap area
During your consultation, you and Dr. Brantley will discuss which treatments are most appropriate for you, the sequence in which they will be completed, and whether they can be completed in a single session, cutting down on operational fees and recovery time.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Candidates for a Brantley butt lift are those who are healthy and want to enhance their overall figure by lifting and reshaping their buttock contours.
Ideal candidates interested in a Brazilian butt lift should:
- Be in good overall health.
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit all nicotine at least 2 weeks before and after surgery.
- Have no medical conditions that may impair healing or affect general anesthesia.
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for their Brazilian butt lift procedure.
- Understand the surgical risks and benefits.
How Should I Prepare for My Brazilian Butt Lift?
Before your Brazilian butt lift surgery, it’s important to be in good overall health to ensure beautiful results and a smooth recovery. Here are some tips to help you prepare for surgery.
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Continue a consistent exercise routine and follow a balanced diet rich in protein to support healing and maintain a stable weight. Avoid significant weight fluctuations before and after surgery that could alter the proportions of your figure.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to and following your procedure to support recovery and overall wellness.
- Medical Clearance: If required, schedule a visit with your primary care physician for a pre-surgical evaluation to ensure you are physically fit for surgery. Testing may include routine blood tests or an EKG. We will discuss this during your consultation.
- Medication & Supplement Restrictions: Dr. Brantley will review your medications, supplements, or vitamins during your consultation. You may need to stop taking anything that increases the risk of bleeding or bruising for 2 weeks before and after surgery, including fish oil, garlic, ginseng, vitamin E, Ibuprofen, or other anti-inflammatory medications.
- Discontinue Nicotine Use: If you smoke, vape, or use nicotine products, you must stop at least 2 weeks before and after surgery. Nicotine negatively impacts healing and increases surgical risks.
- Prepare Your Home for Recovery: This can include ensuring you have ample time off work, completing household chores prior to surgery or delegating to someone else, setting up a comfortable recovery space, preparing and freezing healthy meals, arranging for a meal delivery service, or filling prescriptions and purchasing supplies.
- Arrange for Help: Plan on having a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours following surgery. For the first few days, you may also need help with childcare, pet care, or household tasks.
Flowood, MS, Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Overview
On the night before your BBL surgery, avoid eating or drinking after midnight; however, take approved medications with small sips of water. Come to surgery freshly showered with Hibiclens, without makeup, lotions, or deodorants. Leave jewelry and contact lenses at home, and wear loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to take off and put on after your procedure.
Depending on the characteristics of your individual procedure, you can expect your Brazilian butt lift surgery to take between 2 and 4 hours.
Pre-Op Review
Before surgery, carefully review your paperwork to confirm your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may be asked to provide identification and emergency contact information.
Anesthesia Consultation
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. Brantley and your anesthesia provider to review your surgical plan and address any final questions or concerns. If necessary, an anesthesia consultation will be arranged before your surgery.
Incision and Tissue Work
Based on the surgical plan developed during your consultation, Dr. Brantley will perform liposuction in the appropriate donor locations. Once the fat is harvested and the donor areas have been sculpted to your specifications, Dr. Brantley will clean the fat and separate out the healthiest fat cells. Once purified, he will strategically inject the fat into your buttocks and sculpt the area for a more lifted, rounder appearance.
Sutures and Dressing
Dr. Brantley will place sutures and cover the incisions with a surgical dressing, which will remain in place until your first shower. You will be fitted with a compression garment to ease the pressure on your incisions and protect your new contours.
What Should I Expect During My BBL Recovery?
The recovery process after a Brazilian butt lift involves several stages and requires careful attention to ensure optimal healing and results. Initially, you can expect some discomfort, fatigue, soreness, bruising, swelling, and muscle tightness. These side effects typically peak within 48 to 72 hours and then gradually improve. To manage discomfort, Dr. Brantley will prescribe pain medication and muscle relaxants and recommend appropriate over-the-counter options.
Immediately after surgery, your incisions will be dressed, and you will be fitted with compression garments to reduce swelling and support healing tissues. It is essential to wear this garment as much as possible, except when showering or laundering, for about 2 weeks or as directed by your surgeon.
One of the most important parts of BBL recovery is to ensure that you minimize sitting on or putting any pressure on your backside for at least 6 weeks.
Most patients require about 4 to 7 days for initial Brazilian butt lift recovery and feel well enough to return to light work at that point. However, it is critical to avoid strenuous activities, such as vigorous exercise or heavy lifting, for six to eight weeks to protect your sutures and promote proper healing. Light activities like walking are encouraged as soon as possible to improve circulation and support recovery. During follow-up visits, Dr. Brantley will monitor your healing and may recommend medical-grade scar therapies to help optimize scar appearance.
How Soon Will I See My Brazilian Butt Lift Results, And How Long Will My Results Last?
Many patients will notice a difference in the appearance of their buttocks almost immediately after their procedure. However, it’s important to note that the initial results will be obscured by swelling and bruising for the first few weeks to months. Because not all the transferred fat cells will survive, you can expect your backside to appear bigger than it will once you have fully recovered. Over the course of 3 to 6 months, as swelling subsides and the surviving fat cells establish a blood supply, your final result will become apparent.
Once this stabilization period is complete, your BBL results are generally considered permanent, as the fat cells that successfully integrate into the buttocks will behave like any other fat cells in your body. Maintaining a stable weight and staying committed to a balanced diet and sustainable exercise routine will help preserve your results for years to come.
Partner with Mississippi’s Premier Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shelby Brantley
Dr. Shelby Brantley is one of the premier plastic surgeons in Flowood, MS, and he understands the challenges that many patients have faced before making the decision to commit to plastic surgery. As experts in body contouring procedures, Dr. Brantley and his team can help you enhance your overall appearance, increasing your confidence and body image.
Learn about Brazilian butt lift near me options in Flowood, MS, by calling (601) 387-9005 or completing our online form to schedule your consultation today!
Jackson Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs
How should I prepare for my BBL lift consultation?
Getting excited about your transformation is one of the best ways to prepare for your consultation. To help him understand your goals, it is helpful to come with questions and inspiration photos to show Dr. Brantley your desired outcomes during your BBL consultation. While you may understand what you want, errors in communication are possible. Images of your ideal figure and proportions are invaluable during the treatment planning process.
Is a Brazilian butt lift safe?
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has as much experience as Dr. Brantley, BBLs are safe procedures. While they do carry risks, as all surgical procedures do, he has refined his technique to minimize the risk of surgical complications and enhance results. He injects the fat into the existing fat of the buttocks.
How do I sit and sleep after having a Brazilian butt lift?
It is imperative that you do not sit directly on your backside following BBL surgery for 6 weeks. One of the leading causes of the loss of grafted fat is pressure, meaning that sitting directly on your backside can actually ruin your BBL results. Sitting directly on your buttocks can cause the fat to shift, flatten, and die off before it can establish its own blood supply. When a person sits, most often they sit on the back of their thighs as opposed to the buttocks, so sitting itself is not prohibited.
During recovery, you should sleep on your stomach or sides. If this is a concern for you, please discuss it with Dr. Brantley during your consultation.
What if I don’t have enough fat for a Brazilian butt lift?
Dr. Brantley will evaluate whether you have sufficient fat during your consultation. Even patients who consider themselves thin often have enough excess fatty tissue in areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs for a successful transfer. If this is an issue for you, you and Dr. Brantley will explore all available options, which may include buttock implants.
Will my results look natural?
When performed by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Brantley, a BBL creates beautifully natural-looking results that complement your overall figure. Dr. Brantley will work with you to determine the right size and shape that enhances your natural curves and fits your frame. The goal is to create balanced, proportionate results that enhance your entire silhouette.
Will I have visible scars?
Because a Brazilian butt lift is a surgical procedure, you should expect scarring. However, it is typically minimal as liposuction scars are very small and strategically placed in inconspicuous areas. These scars usually fade significantly over time and become barely noticeable. Dr. Brantley will recommend a medical-grade scar therapy to minimize the appearance of scarring.
Can I combine a BBL with other procedures?
Yes! Many patients combine a BBL with other body contouring procedures like tummy tucks, breast lift, or additional liposuction to enhance their overall results and cut down on surgical and recovery time. During your consultation, Dr. Brantley will discuss your concerns and priorities to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that gives you the best aesthetic outcome.
How do I choose a BBL surgeon?
Preparing for your mommy makeover can be really exciting. It can be really helpful to come up with a written list of the things you would like to change. To help him understand your goals, it is helpful to come with questions and inspiration photos to show Dr. Brantley your desired outcomes. While you may understand what you want, errors in communication are possible. Images of your ideal figure and proportions are invaluable during the treatment planning process.