Question 1

How is candidacy determined for the AirSculpt® Power BBL™ ?

Accepted Answer

As long as you have enough harvestable fat you want to remove and transfer to the buttocks, then you are a good candidate for an AirSculpt® Power BBL™. We have no BMI or age restrictions, as well.

Regardless of your goals, our board-certified plastic surgeons make sure only to target the pockets of fat preventing you from looking your best. See for yourself in both our testimonials and before-and-after photos.

Question 2

What are the most common areas to take fat from for a BBL?

Accepted Answer

Any area with enough excess fat can be used as a donor site. The most common areas are the stomach and back, as these are large enough for most patients to complete a fat transfer to the buttocks. Other popular options for a fat transfer to the buttocks procedure are the inner thighs and arms.

Question 3

What is the difference between buttock implants and the AirSculpt Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

AirSculpt fat transfers to the buttocks are more natural and less invasive compared to implant-based plastic surgery. Thanks to our gentle technique, AirSculpt patients avoid general anesthesia, enjoy faster results, and experience faster healing. Butt implants, comparatively, require general anesthesia and result in noticeable scarring. Patients receiving saline or silicone implants incur added risks of autoimmune diseases if the body rejects the foreign material within it, and aesthetically, they tend to look eerily unnatural. Butt implants can also move around over time and cause rippling, whereas a patient's fat will settle in a balanced manner that accentuates one's natural contours.

Question 4

How many CCs can be transferred for a natural butt fat transfer?

Accepted Answer

The amount of fat needed depends on the patient's specific goals and the amount of volume they have in their buttocks coming into the treatment. Patients with more prominent backsides and those looking for rounder buttocks will require less fat than those with flatter bottoms and those aiming to add projection and fullness to their buttocks. Regardless of your goals, our technique injects fat in precise quantities to deliver the personalized results you desire.

Question 5

Where are the entry points made during a fat transfer to the butt?

Accepted Answer

The Power BBL requires an entry point on the side of each leg just under the hip, near where the cheek meets the thigh. Another entry point is needed underneath each buttock around the banana roll, and then a final one just above the crease of the buttocks.

Question 6

Are there any BMI requirements for a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

No AirSculpt procedure, including the Brazilian Butt Lift, has a BMI requirement.

Question 7

How long does the BBL procedure take?

Accepted Answer

An entire Power BBL takes roughly two hours to complete.

Question 8

How long is the downtime for the Power BBL procedure?

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Recommended downtime is typically around 48 hours and AirSculpt® patients can walk out under their own power right after the procedure. Some have even reported running errands or going out to a light dinner soon after their buttock augmentation. This minimal downtime makes AirSculpt an ideal choice for patients who desire buttock augmentation without extensive recovery periods.

Most can return to work within three to five days of their procedure, but you should refrain from exercising or going to the gym for up to two weeks unless advised otherwise by the surgeon.

You should also sleep on your stomach to avoid applying pressure to the buttocks for two weeks post-op.

Question 9

Can I sit down after the Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

Patients can sit down after a buttock enhancement but should use the BBL pillow we provide for the first few weeks and as long as the surgeon advises.

Question 10

Are massages necessary after a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

Massages are not necessary following any AirSculpt procedure.

Question 11

How long do I have to stay off my butt?

Accepted Answer

Patients should stay off their butt for two to three weeks, which means sleeping on their stomachs and using the seat pillow whenever sitting down.

Question 12

When can I resume exercise?

Accepted Answer

Patients should wait at least two weeks before resuming strenuous exercise after AirSculpt but can begin taking light walks right away.

Question 13

Can you sleep on your backside after a butt lift procedure?

Accepted Answer

No. Patients should sleep on their tummies for two to three weeks after a Power BBL.

Question 14

Are the results permanent?

Accepted Answer

Fat extracted during an AirSculpt® session is permanently removed and will not come back to that body part. If you gain weight after your cosmetic procedure, the fat will appear anywhere but the treated parts of the body, so your new proportions will be preserved even in this scenario. We, therefore, recommend a healthy diet and exercise following your AirSculpt® treatment.

Regarding the area enhanced during an AirSculpt fat transfer, results will be permanent after the initial reabsorption that ensues any natural fat graft. Dramatic weight fluctuations can also affect results, although newly achieved proportions should remain relatively intact.

Question 15

How do doctors make the butt look proportional?

Accepted Answer

The power-automated nature of AirSculpt technology allows our board-certified plastic surgeons to remove and transfer fat by the cell. This means they can graft precise amounts of material to deliver balanced, proportional results.

Question 16

I have to travel to get my procedure. How long should I stay in the city so I don't have to sit on my butt for too long after I get it?

Accepted Answer

We recommend spending 48 hours in the city you were treated in before flying home.

Question 17

Can I remove fat from my butt and transfer it somewhere else?

Accepted Answer

AirSculpt® does not offer a buttock fat removal procedure. We do, however, target the area just underneath the buttocks called the banana roll.

Question 18

What if I don’t have enough fat? Can I use someone else's fat for a BBL?

Accepted Answer

No. Patients must always use their own fat to achieve a successful fat transfer, which is why we advise that a sufficient amount of harvestable fat is needed for such procedures. Most patients get this surgery to transfer fat from the stomach to the buttocks, though other areas can be used, too.

Question 19

Would I need to gain weight to get the Power BBL if I don't have enough fat?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend gaining weight to achieve a successful buttock augmentation or any other fat transfer.

Question 20

Can you make my buttocks wider?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can make the buttocks and hips wider. Schedule a free consultation with one of our many board-certified surgeons (by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons) to learn how they can tailor results to your BBL body goals.

Question 21

Can I target my tailbone and also transfer fat during one session?

Accepted Answer

Patients can target tailbone fat and augment their buttocks simultaneously, as doing so can help accentuate one's natural feminine curvature.

Question 22

Can you do the sides of the butt to get a Hip Flip and a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

We can transfer fat to both the hips and the buttocks as long as enough harvestable fat is available. Doing so helps round out a patient's backside, sculpts the coveted hourglass figure, and fills in undesired hip dips.

Question 23

How is an AirSculpt Fat Transfer safer than other natural transfers?

Accepted Answer

Fat transfers using traditional liposuction are riskier than AirSculpt® fat graft treatments, as they are often more abrasive, less precise, and involve general anesthesia. Because liposuction-based fat transfers may use manual tools to graft fat, they tend to result in lumpy, asymmetrical changes that can make patients cringe. AirSculpt's power-automated technology helps deliver symmetrical results, even if a patient had unbalanced body features coming into treatment. Patients always stay awake and avoid painfully unnecessary elements like needles, scalpels, and stitches.

Question 24

What affects the survival rate of grafted fat?

Accepted Answer

The quality of the fat collected, how much the fat is manipulated during processing, and a patient's physical characteristics can all affect the survival rate of grafted fat. The use of patented AirSculpt technology and our deliberately minimal processing technique ensures only the best cells are transferred, reducing the risk of infection and increasing the fat's survival rate. Surgeons will also talk with patients beforehand to understand their treatment goals and plan how much extra fat to graft when accounting for natural reabsorption. Patients generally reabsorb about 30 percent of the fat transferred after the procedure.

Make sure to follow all of your surgeon's post-op directions to ensure the remains. Smoking and sitting on your buttocks should be avoided for a few weeks after a BBL.

Question 25

What types of scars can I expect after a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

If they do form, scars will appear as two-millimeter-wide freckle-sized marks wherever an entry point was made.

Question 26

If my butt is uneven, can we transfer it to just one butt cheek if necessary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can transfer varying amounts of fat or even only treat one buttock, if desired, to ultimately achieve balanced results.

Question 27

Can I have sexual intercourse after a BBL procedure?

Accepted Answer

Since patients should avoid putting pressure on their buttocks and refrain from sitting for at least two weeks, we advise waiting this long at a minimum before having sex following a BBL.

Question 28

Will my waist size change?

Accepted Answer

Unless your flanks or lower abdomen were treated, in which case size could decrease, one's waist size and shape should not be impacted by a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure.

Question 29

Can men also get a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, men can receive any AirSculpt fat graft procedure, including a fat transfer from the abdomen to the buttocks, hands, or hips.

Question 30

How big of a lift can I expect from this?

Accepted Answer

An AirSculpt fat transfer to the butt will provide a subtle to moderate lift to the buttocks in addition to augmentation. However, a dedicated buttock lifting cosmetic surgery (not to be confused with augmentation) also includes cutting out and folding excess skin, which AirSculpt procedures never do.

Question 31

Does age affect the results?

Accepted Answer

No, age will not affect the results of an AirSculpt buttock enhancement. The only requirement is that patients are over 18 years of age.

Question 32

When can I swim after the Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

Patients should wait at least two to three weeks before resuming strenuous activity, and entry points should be fully closed before one considers swimming.

Question 33

How is the fat processed for an AirSculpt Fat Transfer to the Buttocks?

Accepted Answer

We do as little to the grafted fat as possible before transferring it, as tinkering with the fat can decrease its viability and harm one's results. All we do to the fat is add antibiotics and let gravity separate high-quality fat before injecting it into the buttocks.

Question 34

Is a Power BBL painful?

Accepted Answer

During an AirSculpt fat transfer, you’ll feel some vibration but not major pain. We provide painkillers, numb the treated area beforehand, and give the patients the additional option of laughing gas if they feel like they need it. Patients describe the actual fat removal and transfer steps as similar to a deep-tissue massage or electric toothbrush-like sensation. Since AirSculpt® is minimally invasive and takes extra steps to be gentle on the body, recovery is far less painful than traditional options.

Question 35

How is the aftercare for a Power BBL?

Accepted Answer

Patients should wait at least two weeks before resuming strenuous exercise after AirSculpt but should begin taking light walks right away to help the body's circulation. Wearing the provided garment and pillow cushion is also recommended for at least two weeks. Otherwise, recovery is the same as any other AirSculpt treatment!

Question 36

How should I prepare for a BBL?

Accepted Answer

Patients should first and foremost follow their surgeon’s specific instructions when preparing for a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. Blood thinners, aspirin, ibuprofen, and omegas must be avoided before treatment (take Tylenol for pain if needed instead). Patients should avoid applying lotion or body cream to the treated area and refrain from consuming caffeine and tobacco on the day of the surgery, plus no alcohol the night before or the day of AirSculpt. If you have diabetes, please bring your glucose testing meter and testing strips so we can test your levels before the procedure. Patients should pick up medication before coming in but not take any. Finally, we recommend wearing dark, loose clothing and eating a large meal before arriving so medication is not taken on an empty stomach.

Question 37

What is the average cost of an AirSculpt Brazilian butt lift procedure?

Accepted Answer

The price for an AirSculpt® Power BBL™ varies from patient to patient. Factors affecting your Brazilian butt lift's cost include the quantity of fat removed, which locations are treated, the number of areas targeted, and the complexity of one's treatment plan. Financing plans are available to help cover one's gluteoplasty cost as well. For those wondering what transferring fat from the stomach into the buttocks price range is like, the fat transfer is typically a $5,000 addition on top of the fat removal cost.

Question 38

Can I combine a tummy tuck and fat transfer to buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, patients can receive a Tiny Tuck™ (our minimally invasive skin tightening procedure below the belly button) in conjunction with the AirSculpt® Power BBL™. For recent mothers, getting our Tiny Tuck™ & buttock fat transfer is a great way to shape one's figure comprehensively and get back to one's pre-baby body.

Question 39

Where can I get an AirSculpt fat transfer to the buttocks near me?

Accepted Answer

One of the most common questions we receive is, "where can I get a natural AirSculpt fat transfer from the stomach to the buttocks near me?" AirSculpt fat removal and transfer procedures are only available at AirSculpt Body Contouring; we currently have more than 25 offices open nationwide with the best BBL doctors worldwide and plan to continue expanding shortly!

Question 40

Why are AirSculpt doctors the best Brazilian buttock lift surgeons?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the patented technology that enables unparalleled precision throughout the body sculpting process, our surgeons are specially trained and well-seasoned professionals dedicated to their craft's artistic and medical aspects. Our Brazilian butt lift surgery is made more precise by the mechanical accuracy AirSculpt provides. Still, the dramatic results we provide can be attributed to the keen eye for body contouring each of our surgeons possesses and has acquired through rigorous training.

Question 41

Can I wear a butt lifter after this procedure?

Accepted Answer

As long as you have finished wearing your garments for the period instructed by your surgeon, patients can wear butt or "booty" lifter garments. That said, we do not believe such products will provide much of an effect compared with the dramatic results delivered by AirSculpt.

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