During a Brazilian butt lift, the surgeon uses liposuction to remove fat from your hips or abdomen. This fat is then purified by removing the dead and damaged cells. The surgeon injects the purified fat cells in places where more volume is desired. In the case of a Brazilian butt lift, that volume is mainly added to the upper part of your buttocks.
The amount of fat removed does not match the amount of fat injected. The surgeon can usually remove 800 to 1,500 cc of fat. These fat cells are purified into healthy fat that can be used as a filler. It is possible to successfully inject 200 to 350 cc of fat simultaneously per buttock.
In some cases, multiple interventions are required to achieve the desired result. Alternatively, the remaining fat can also be used for other lipofilling procedures, for example, in your face. The surgeon will always discuss the options with you beforehand.