Dr. Bruno combines advanced liposuction with precise fat transfer to deliver natural, lasting BBL results for West Hollywood patients. His board certification, personalized approach, and specialized technique enable 70% of transferred fat cells to remain permanently, providing you with the curvier, proportionate silhouette you desire while prioritizing your safety and satisfaction.

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What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) uses your own body fat to enhance your buttocks naturally. Unlike implants, this dual procedure combines:


Is a BBL Right For You?

The ideal BMI for a Brazilian Butt Lift is typically between 22 and 30, with most surgeons preferring this range because it ensures sufficient fat availability for transfer while minimizing surgical risks.

Essential Requirements: 

A BBL is ideal if you’re seeking natural enhancement, have adequate donor fat areas, and want to improve your body proportions using your own transferred fat rather than artificial implants.

Options for Patients with Limited Body Fat

Don’t have enough fat for a traditional BBL? You still have excellent enhancement options.

Strategic Weight Gain Approach: If you’re close to having adequate fat stores, Dr. Bruno may recommend gaining 5-10 pounds in a healthy, controlled manner. This modest weight increase can provide the necessary fat volume for a successful Brazilian Butt Lift while maintaining your overall health and proportions.

Alternative Enhancement Solutions: For patients with extremely low body fat, silicone butt implants offer dramatic results with a predictable outcome. These FDA-approved implants can create the fuller, rounder silhouette you desire when natural fat transfer isn’t viable.

Hybrid Technique: Dr. Bruno also offers a combination approach that maximizes your available fat through micro-liposuction while supplementing with strategically placed implants. This hybrid technique allows you to benefit from some natural fat enhancement while achieving your desired volume and shape.

During your consultation, Dr. Bruno will assess your unique anatomy and goals to recommend the most effective approach for your body type, ensuring you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results regardless of your starting point.


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Brazilian Butt Lift Explained

BBL EXPLAINED BY DR. BRUNO

In this video, Dr. Bruno explains the Brazilian Butt Lift and what the procedure entails.


How Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Work?

Step 1: Fat Harvesting 

Dr. Bruno performs gentle liposuction on donor areas:

Step 2: Fat Processing 

Harvested fat is carefully filtered and prepared to maximize cell survival for optimal, long-lasting results.

Step 3: Strategic Injection 

Fat is precisely injected into the gluteal muscles, distributed throughout the upper and lower buttocks for natural shape and fullness.

Surgery Details: 

Recovery: Same-day discharge*

Duration: 2-3 hours 

Anesthesia: General anesthesia 

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Dr. William Bruno

BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

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What To Expect on Surgery Day

Preparing for Your BBL: Your surgery day begins with a 12-hour fast to ensure your safety under general anesthesia. When you arrive at our West Hollywood surgical center, our team will take your vital signs and complete your pre-operative assessment to confirm you’re ready for the procedure.

During Your Surgery: Once you’re comfortably under general anesthesia, Dr. Bruno will begin your transformation. Your vital signs are continuously monitored throughout the entire procedure for your safety. The surgery starts with gentle liposuction from your predetermined donor areas, followed by careful fat processing and strategic injection into your buttocks. Our experienced surgical team ensures you receive the highest level of professional care throughout the 2-3 hour procedure.

Your Recovery Begins: After surgery, you’ll be moved to our recovery room where our nursing team will monitor you as you wake up. You’ll be positioned face-down to protect your newly enhanced buttocks – this is crucial for optimal results. Since you’ll still be feeling the effects of anesthesia, you won’t be able to drive yourself home, so make sure to arrange transportation with a trusted friend or family member ahead of time.

Peace of Mind: Dr. Bruno and his team will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your comfort and safety from the moment you arrive until you’re ready to begin your recovery at home.


Brazilian Butt Lift Before and After

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*Individual results may vary


Recovery & Aftercare

The First Two Weeks – Protecting Your Investment: The initial recovery phase is crucial for achieving optimal BBL results, as your newly transferred fat cells establish their blood supply. This phase requires patience, but you’re giving your body the best chance to achieve beautiful, lasting results.

Key Requirements: 

  • No sitting directly on your buttocks 
  • Use modified sitting positions (weight on back of thighs) 
  • Sleep on stomach or side only 
  • Wear compression garment continuously

Weeks Two Through Four – Gradual Progress: As you enter the second phase of recovery, you’ll start to see initial swelling subside and get your first glimpse of your enhanced silhouette. Dr. Bruno will guide you on safely resuming normal activities while prioritizing the health of your transferred fat cells.

What to Expect: 

  • Continue wearing compression garment 
  • Gradually increase activity level 
  • Notice swelling reduction 
  • Follow Dr. Bruno’s activity guidelines

Six Months and Beyond – Your Final Results: The most exciting milestone comes at six months when your final BBL results become fully visible. By this time, approximately 70% of transferred fat cells have established permanent residence, giving you the enhanced curves you desired.


Dr. Bruno’s Commitment to Your BBL Success

Dr. Bruno’s specialized fat transfer technique achieves a remarkable 70% fat cell survival rate, significantly higher than industry averages. This means more of your investment translates into permanent, natural-looking enhancement that lasts for years to come.

What Sets Dr. Bruno Apart: 

  • Advanced harvesting methods that preserve fat cell integrity 
  • Precision injection technique for optimal fat distribution and survival 
  • Comprehensive aftercare program with detailed recovery protocols 
  • Ongoing support throughout your entire healing journey 
  • Proven track record with hundreds of successful BBL transformations

Dr. Bruno provides you with everything needed for optimal results, but your commitment to the recovery process is equally important. Together, we’ll ensure your BBL investment delivers the lasting transformation you desire.

Essential Success Factors: 

  • Follow Dr. Bruno’s detailed post-op instructions – explicitly designed for maximum fat survival 
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle – protects your investment and results 
  • Avoid smoking/nicotine – ensures proper healing and blood flow 
  • Attend all follow-up appointments – allows Dr. Bruno to monitor your progress 
  • Use proper positioning techniques – protects transferred fat during critical healing phase

The Dr. Bruno Difference: While other surgeons may focus only on the procedure itself, Dr. Bruno’s comprehensive approach includes pre-operative planning, advanced surgical techniques, and extensive post-operative support, ensuring you achieve the beautiful, lasting results that make your BBL investment worthwhile.


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Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs

If your pregnancy results in significant weight gain or loss, your BBL results may become less noticeable than they would have been otherwise. However, the proportional enhancement in your buttocks size tends to remain in place even after having children or experiencing weight fluctuations.

It’s entirely safe for you to get a Brazilian Butt Lift before having children. While some changes may occur with significant weight fluctuations during pregnancy, your enhanced proportions will generally maintain their improved appearance.

Dr. Bruno can help you determine the best timing for your BBL based on your family planning goals and desired outcomes.

One of the great benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift is that the cells transferred are your own grafted fat cells. They behave like normal fat cells. Which, unfortunately, means that they will shrink when you lose weight. Fat cells shrink across your body, not just in targeted areas. So, if you were to lose a significant amount of fat over your entire body, your butt would shrink as well.

You are still absolutely encouraged to exercise after BBL. However, dramatic weight shifts may affect the aesthetics. Muscle gain in your butt can help you build or maintain a shapely butt without having to affect the fat cells, and exercise to lose weight is perfectly ok when done in small amounts. Overall, it is recommended that if you wish to get a Brazilian Butt Lift, you should get all massive weight loss out of the way before the procedure so you can keep your shapely behind for years to come.

When you’re considering butt augmentation, you may wonder about the differences between implants and fat injections, including which lasts longer and provides better results. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, the advantages of fat injections generally far outweigh those of implants.

Fat injections offer several key advantages:

  • The fat cells come from your own body, which can slim down areas with excess fat
  • These cells integrate naturally with your body, preventing shifting or unevenness
  • They look and feel more natural overall, boosting your confidence
  • There are virtually no complications compared to the potential issues with implants
  • They provide much more flexibility than implants

While implants may seem permanent, fat injections typically provide better overall results with fewer limitations. When performed by a skilled surgeon, such as Dr. Bruno, with a customized recovery plan, fat injections can provide long-lasting, natural-looking results that leave you satisfied with both the appearance and feel of your enhanced buttocks.


Transform Your Beauty in the Heart of West Hollywood

Dr. Bruno’s advanced Brazilian Butt Lift technique delivers an exceptional 70% fat cell survival rate, meaning your investment in confidence becomes a permanent part of who you are. While you’re contouring problem areas through liposuction, you’re simultaneously creating the curvier, more proportionate figure you’ve always wanted—all using your own natural fat. Your West Hollywood transformation awaits, and with Dr. Bruno’s proven skill and comprehensive aftercare, you’re not just getting a procedure—you’re getting a partner committed to your success. Schedule your personalized consultation today at (310) 461-3855 or request a consultation to discover why hundreds of patients trust Dr. Bruno to deliver natural, beautiful results.