Undertaking the Brazilian butt lift involves a significant commitment to the procedure and recovery
The procedure will take 4-5 hours and involved an overnight stay
It is the recovery, however, that most patients find more challenging. Trying to retain as much fat as possible is the key objective post-surgery. This involves avoiding any pressure on the fat.
Practically this creates a unique set of problems. Sleeping is done face down. Patients also have to purchase a special cushion that has a hole cut out of the middle, giving it the appearance of a doughnut. This distributes pressure under the thighs and the lower back, removing any pressure from the buttocks
This has to be done for 4 weeks