About the procedure

„Brazilian lifting“ of the buttocks is a procedure which aims to contour and shape the buttocks.

There are two approaches to achieve this goal – using own adipose tissue acquired through liposuction technique or using implants.

How is the procedure performed?

Lifting the buttocks by transferring own adipose tissue (lipofilling)

Adipose tissue is extracted through liposuction from areas with excess fat – abdomen, back and / or thighs. The obtained fat is processed and purified, after which it is transferred to the buttocks area. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes 2-3 hours.

Some of the transferred adipose tissue will be absorbed in the next few months, which is why the first procedure aims to „overcorect“. You can expect to see the final result on the 6th to the 7th month. Due to the mentioned resorption processes, a second procedure might be needed in order to achieve an optimal result.

Lifting by implants

Implants are an option for achieving a well-shaped and raised buttock. The procedure is especially suitable for patients with minimal deposits of subcutaneous fat on the body: the insufficient supply of subcutaneous fat causes the inability to perform lipofilling (lifting the buttocks through own adipose tissue). This method is not suitable for the treatment of sagging buttocks which is a consequence of significant weight loss.

In this procedure, a silicone implant is placed through an incision which is positioned and remains hidden in the upper part of the fold between the two halves of the buttocks. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and lasts 1.5-2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before the procedure

Your surgeon will give you detailed information for the preoperative preparation a few weeks prior to your plastic surgery.

The most important advice for smokers is to stop smoking for at least 2 weeks (or 4 weeks and even more, if possible). Smoking prevents healing and increases the risk of complications. You should not smoke until the wounds heal well, at least two weeks after surgery.

 You should stop taking aspirin or medicine containing aspirin, anti inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they all increase the risk of bleeding. Your surgeon will advise you how long prior to the operation you should stop taking these medicines. 

High blood pressure also needs to be well controlled during surgery. So if your blood pressure is elevated, you should discuss it with your surgeon.

 It is extremely important to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon. This will allow him to assess whether they are achievable with the selected procedure. In some cases, two or three sessions may be needed to achieve the desired effect, and in others – it may be necessary to combine procedures for a better result. 

You will be accompanied by an employee of ours to the clinic and where you are staying before and after the operation.

Aftercare and recovery

Usually the pain after this surgery is minimal and can be easily controlled with appropriate medication.

However, recovery after this operation requires some specific measures. Sitting and lying on the buttocks will be prohibited for about 2 weeks. During this time you will only need to sleep lying on your side or on your stomach. All other activities will need to be done standing or lying on your stomach or side.

After this two-week period, with the doctor’s permission, you will begin sitting in a modified position, using a special donut-type seat or placing a cushion under the buttocks to relieve pressure on the buttocks.

Usually 8 weeks after surgery, normal sitting is allowed.

You will receive individualized instructions from your surgeon, but generally resumption of light activities of daily living is allowed one week after surgery and return to work 10 -14 days after surgery.

Reaching the final result of this procedure is achieved about 6 months after it, after all the recovery processes have passed.  It is very important to maintain a stable weight afterwards, as large fluctuations in weight will affect the transferred adipose tissue and spoil the achieved result.

How long do BBL results last?

Under normal conditions, the results will be long lasting.

After a fat grafting procedure, which involves the process of partial resorption, the stored adipose tissue will remain for life.

As for the implant procedure, implants do not need to be removed or replaced unless there are serious complications.

Although the BBL procedure improves the contour and shape of your buttocks, you will need to make some changes in your life. A healthy lifestyle and regular exercise will contribute to your good appearance for years to come.

What are the risks of the operation?

As with any operation, there are some risks. The most common side effects are bleeding and bruising. There is always some degree of swelling after such an operation.

In the fat transfer technique, there may be resorption of up to 40%, which makes the procedure more difficult to predict and may require additional treatment if the desired results are not achieved.

When using implants, the main risk is their „displacement“, giving an asymmetrical appearance. If this happens, you may need a second operation.

In order to minimize the risks of the operation, you must strictly follow all the instructions given to you by the surgeon, both before and after the operation.

How much does a Brazilian buttock lifting cost?

Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.

How do we work

Once you have made contact with us, we will organize a free video consultation with the surgeon we believe is best suited for your particular situation.

This consultation will be within 5 days of your request. Prior to the video consultation, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and send photos of the problematic areas. 

If necessary during the video consultation your doctor will advise you to take additional photos of the problematic areas and suggestions for the angle from which to take photos.

This consultation will be combined with a detailed discussion about your wishes and the possibilities for achieving them.  We will discuss with you the expected results, possible risks and any other issues that you might be concerned about.

We advise you to make a list of all the questions you may want to ask concerning the procedure before the actual consultation. After the official request to us, and if you wish, we can arrange a meeting for you with our representative in London.

Within 24 hours of the video consultation, we will send you a costing describing the price of the procedure and the needed length of stay in Bulgaria. In the costing there will also be preferential prices offered for our partner hotels with which we work and for which we can guarantee the quality and comfort. 

You will then have 3-4 days of time to reflect, and give us your decision.

If you decide to proceed and agree with all terms and conditions , you will have 48 hours within which you must prepay 30% of the total amount of the procedure. This amount is paid directly to the clinic where your procedure will be performed and thereby you will have a reserved date and time for your procedure and a room in the hotel you have chosen. The remaining balance has to be paid by the day before the procedure itself after conducting the preliminary examination in the clinic.

If you decide or need to cancel the procedure, this must be done at least 30 days before the date of your flight in order to be able to trigger a process for returning your deposit.  

If you decide to cancel our services within the last 30 days before your flight, you must have a good reason for doing so (supported by evidence) in order to take your money back. If you cancel it within these 30 days and the reason is acceptable, your money will be returned, but you will be suspended 50 euro for an administrative fee. If you wish to change the date of the procedure, this can happen at least 30 days before.

If you wish, we can also arrange your travel from your home to the airport. We are partners with a transport company and you can use our preferential prices. This also applies to your return flight. To do this, you will need to send us the details of your flight one week in advance.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our employees who will take you to your hotel.

On the day before the operation, you will have a preliminary examination, where some necessary tests will be performed (e.g. blood tests) and we will specify all the details related to the operation (treatment plan, proposal for some additional or adjacent procedures for a better outcome, recovery plan etc). Our employee will take you to the clinic and after that to the place where you are to be accommodated.

Before the surgery, you will need to sign an informed consent document (i.e. a document certifying that you have been informed by the doctor about all potential risks and complications and that you understand them) and agree to proceed with the procedure).

On the day of the operation our employee will bring you back to the clinic. Depending on the procedure, you may need to have one or several days of hospital stay. After the completion of the procedure and the hospital stay, our employee will take you back to your hotel.

During the entire stay, our employee will be at your service throughout. 

If you wish, and if the procedure allows, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements but this must be specified in advance.

On the day of departure, you will be accompanied by our employee back to the airport.

If you wish, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements. This must be specified in advance.

You will be provided with a detailed plan on the recovery process. 

Online consultations in the recovery period will be arranged with your surgeon, but if you have stayed in the hospital after your procedure, the doctor will give you post-operative examinations on the first and third days.

On the seventh and fourteenth days, preventive online consultations will be made to track how the recovery goes.  

Online consultation reviews are also done on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6thmonths.You will be able to contact us at any time!