Brazilian Butt Lift Surgical Technique
The Safer BBL surgery performed by Dr. Scottsdale® is considered an outpatient procedure. The Brazilian Butt Lift surgery is performed in our Scottsdale, AZ office, in our sterile surgical center.

Dr. Scottsdale®'s Safer BBL, your own body fat transferred above the muscle for a fuller, rounder, naturally curved buttock.
Safer Brazilian Butt Lift at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata, board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon, at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
Scottsdale, AZ board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®) has perfected the Brazilian butt lift procedure, a cosmetic enhancement that uses your own body fat transferred to create a fuller, and rounder-looking butt. This procedure is ideal for patients who want a plumper bottom and prefer to use a natural filler rather than artificial implants.
The Safer BBL surgery performed by Dr. Scottsdale® is considered an outpatient procedure. The Brazilian Butt Lift surgery is performed in our Scottsdale, AZ office, in our sterile surgical center.
The first step of the Safer Brazilian Butt Lift procedure is liposuction. Dr. Carlos Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®) specializes in Vaser Liposuction, a technique using ultrasound technology to break down fat cells. This liposuction technique allows you to get smoother and better results. During the liposuction, the harvested fat stays inside a closed sterile system, which ensures the fat tissue is not exposed to the air.
The second step is transferring the fat to the buttocks. A Safer BBL means that Dr. Scottsdale® uses special equipment like a bigger cannula to safely harvest and transfer the fat above the muscle. Transferring the fat above the muscle for a Brazilian Butt Lift is very important, it reduces the risks of complications like embolism and prevents the fat globules from leaving your buttocks area.
For better and bigger results, especially for patients that want a big buttock, Dr. Mata uses a Pneumodissector. This equipment facilitates tissue dissection by releasing short bursts of carbon dioxide, helping to make more room to add more fat. It's safe and effective.
After surgery, a compression garment is worn to help with the swelling and also assist in the contouring of the buttocks. Lymphatic massages are recommended for a faster recovery.
The patient is advised to not sit or lay down directly on the buttocks for two weeks. BBL pillows or regular pillows are recommended to elevate the buttocks. The goal is to prevent any pressure on the fat, leaving your results intact.
Patients are advised to avoid exercising for at least 6 weeks. Final results, after the swelling and bruising have subsided, usually can be seen within 6-8 weeks.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Compression garment worn. Do not sit or lay directly on buttocks, use BBL pillows or regular pillows to elevate. Lymphatic massages recommended.
Continue protective positioning. Avoid exercising for at least 6 weeks.
Final results visible after swelling and bruising have subsided.
Your exact quote is confirmed at your consultation with Dr. Mata, based on your anatomy, your goals, and the technique your plan requires.
BBL pricing varies based on liposuction areas and volume of fat transferred. Every quote includes the full procedure, liposuction donor work, fat processing, and transfer, plus facility and all post-operative visits.
A cosmetic enhancement that uses your own body fat transferred to create a fuller, rounder-looking butt. Fat is suctioned from the hips, lower back, and abdomen, then purified and transferred into the buttocks.
Dr. Scottsdale® uses special equipment like a bigger cannula to safely transfer fat above the muscle. Transferring fat above the muscle reduces risks of complications like embolism and prevents fat globules from leaving the buttocks area.
Surgery time scales with the number of areas that need to be liposuctioned and is discussed at consultation.
Equipment that facilitates tissue dissection by releasing short bursts of carbon dioxide. It helps make more room to add more fat, especially for patients who want a big buttock, and is safe and effective.
Do not sit or lay directly on the buttocks for 2 weeks (use BBL pillows to elevate). Avoid exercising for at least 6 weeks. Final results are usually seen within 6-8 weeks.
Depending on your weight, fat distribution, and goals, multiple donor sites on the body may be considered. An evaluation at consultation with Dr. Mata determines whether you're a candidate.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private and unhurried. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
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