Enhance your curves with a Brazilian butt lift performed by Dr. David Morwood, our board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive body contouring experience. This procedure treats a flat or under-projected buttock area while improving proportions through fat grafting to the buttocks and narrowing of the waist, lower flanks, and lower back.
Before & After Brazilian Butt Lift
*Actual Patient Disclaimer: there is no guarantee of specific results and the results can vary.
In Dr. Morwood's Words:
There are two common methods used to improve the projection of the buttocks – implants and fat grafting, commonly known as the Brazilian butt lift.
David T. Morwood, MD, FACS
The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
This Procedure Treats:
- A flat, small, or poorly projected buttocks
- Loss of gluteal shape and volume with aging or weight changes
- Lack of curvature and definition between the waist and hips
- Excess fat in donor areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or back
- Asymmetry in buttock size, shape, or position
Enhance Curves With Fat Grafting to the Buttocks
Brazilian butt lift is a buttock enhancement procedure that combines 360 liposuction with large-volume fat grafting to the buttocks. Dr. Morwood removes excess fat pads from your lower back, lower flanks, and the sides of your abdomen to sculpt and narrow your waistline. Those living, breathing fat cells are transposed to the buttocks, where they take root, regain blood supply, and become incorporated into your surrounding tissue. This auto transplantation method improves proportions, enhances projection, and creates a curvy silhouette.
Brazilian Butt Lift Treats:
- Flat or under-projected buttocks
- Loss of curves after weight loss
- An imbalance between the waist, hips, and buttocks
- Excess fat in the lower back, lower flanks, and sides of the abdomen
- Poor body proportions affecting the overall silhouette
- Lack of projection or contour in the buttock area
- Desire for a narrower waist with enhanced curves
- Mild contour irregularities that benefit from fat grafting
What to Expect From Brazilian Butt Lift With
Dr. Morwood
Dr. Morwood begins by performing 360 liposuction, using specialized cannulas to suction and remove redundant fat pads from your lower back, lower flanks, and sides of the abdomen to sculpt your waist. The harvested fat is then purified and prepared for injection.
Dr. Morwood then performs large-volume fat grafting to the buttocks, strategically layering these living, breathing fat cells into the deep subcutaneous fat space (never into the gluteal muscles). The grafts are distributed in multiple passes to shape projection and symmetry, allowing the cells to take root, regain blood supply, and become incorporated into your surrounding tissue. The goal is not a “cartoonish” result, but a natural enhancement that fits your frame.
Brazilian Butt Lift FAQs
How Much of the Fat Grafted to the Buttocks Will Survive?
A very broad general rule is that approximately 67% of the transposed volume will persist. Dr. Morwood accounts for this by intentionally over-correcting during the procedure. This means more fat is grafted than the final desired volume, knowing that about 33% will diminish as swelling resolves and the body naturally resorbs some of the fat.
Why Is Narrowing the Waist So Important in Buttock Enhancement?
Buttock enhancement is fundamentally about body proportions. By narrowing your waistline through 360 liposuction, your hips and buttocks will appear wider without necessarily requiring extreme volume. This strategic sculpting of the lower back, lower flanks, and abdomen creates a more balanced, curvy silhouette and is often the foundation of an effective result.
Is Fat Grafting to the Buttocks Safe?
Safety is a critical parameter. One of the most discussed risks is fat embolism, which can occur when fat enters the venous system via the deep gluteal veins. To address this, Dr. Morwood places fat only into the deep subcutaneous fat space, not into the gluteal muscles, making it anatomically unlikely for fat to embolize. He takes all possible precautions to ensure safety.
Can the Transferred Fat Change Over Time?
Yes. The grafted fat cells are living tissue. Once they take root and establish a blood supply, they behave like fat anywhere in your body. If you gain weight, the fat cells can enlarge; if you lose weight, they can shrink. This is why maintaining a stable weight is crucial.
How Soon Can I Sit After a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Because the grafted fat cells need time to take root, sitting is restricted. You should avoid sitting for more than 20 minutes at a time for the first 3 weeks. During this period, you can lie on your side or stomach, and some patients use donut cushions to reduce pressure.
Have More Questions?
Learn More About Brazilian Butt Lift in The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
If you want a deeper understanding of Brazilian butt lift, Dr. Morwood explains this procedure in detail in The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer. You will learn about body proportions, 360 liposuction, fat grafting, safety considerations, and realistic expectations. His clear, educational approach helps you understand how fat grafting to the buttocks works and how a custom-designed approach can achieve balanced, natural-looking curves tailored to your goals.
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Create a Balanced Silhouette With Brazilian Butt Lift in Monterey
Dr. David Morwood is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 34 years of experience in body-contouring and fat-grafting techniques. During your consultation, you will review your medical history, discuss your goals while examining your proportions, and develop a custom-designed approach tailored to your desired outcome. If you are considering enhancing your curves, schedule your private consultation for Brazilian butt lift in Monterey today.
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