Brazilian butt lift (BBL) in Frankfurt
The Brazilian butt lift:
At a glance
Cost
from €7,000
plus anesthesia, clinic and, if applicable, the cost of 1 to 2 overnight stays
Duration
2 to 4 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Hospital stay
1 to 2 overnight stays
Back to social life
After 7 days
Sports
after 6 to 8 weeks
Aftercare
Self-dissolving sutures, compression garment and seat cushion for 4 to 6 weeks, lymphatic drainage, regular follow-up appointments as agreed
A firmer butt with autologous fat: BBL without implants at Dr. Nichlos
A firm, toned butt with sensual curves is considered a beauty ideal by many and the epitome of femininity. Prominent role models are not least responsible for this. In most cases, however, nature is not so generous in distributing curves, so the wish for a dream butt needs a little help. Exercise and special butt workouts can achieve quite a bit; but if volume is lacking, the options are limited. Women and men by no means have to give up their dream of a full butt, though.
With a butt augmentation (Brazilian butt lift or BBL), the buttocks can be brought into the desired shape using your own fat, which is first harvested from other parts of the body and processed. Unlike inserting silicone implants, this method has the practical side effect that not only are the curves of your butt shaped to your wishes, but the liposuction also gets rid of excess fat deposits in other places.
As a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with many successfully performed butt augmentations, Dr. Nichlos is experienced in performing a Brazilian butt lift. He will gladly advise you personally at our practice in Frankfurt on the possibilities of fulfilling your wish for a sensual silhouette with natural curves in this way.
What is a Brazilian butt lift (BBL)?
The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) has its origin in the land of Sugarloaf Mountain. There, a full and rounded butt has always been considered a beauty ideal, as a look at the dancers of the legendary Rio Carnival or the bikini beauties of Copacabana shows.
In this procedure, also known as a butt lift in Germany, the buttocks are enlarged and shaped with autologous fat. The fat is suctioned from the abdomen, hips, back or thighs, processed and then injected subcutaneously into the buttocks and modeled. The great advantage of this treatment, also known as autologous fat transplantation, is that foreign material (implants) can be avoided and a natural look and feel can be achieved.
Experiences with the Brazilian butt lift at Dr. Nichlos
What are the benefits of a Brazilian butt lift in Frankfurt?
Specialist for Brazilian butt lift in Frankfurt
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos has specialized in Brazilian butt lift treatments for over 17 years and has extensive experience in body contouring surgery with autologous fat.
By combining liposuction and targeted autologous fat transfer, Dr. Nichlos shapes natural, harmonious curves and an aesthetic silhouette. Dr. Nichlos personally looks after freshly operated patients. In the first 24 hours after the operation, he is available to them for questions or problems.
What reasons speak for a Brazilian butt lift?
There are various aesthetically motivated reasons for a BBL. As a rule, our patients are unhappy with the shape of their butt and want a curvier silhouette and somewhat more volume in the buttock area because their butt (naturally or due to age, after a pregnancy or weight loss) seems too flat or loose.
With a surgical butt augmentation and buttock contouring, the body shape can be harmonized and, for example, volume from problem areas such as the abdomen or hips can be redistributed to the desired places. In the ideal case, two problems can be solved at once.
How does a Brazilian butt lift work?
A Brazilian butt lift is a treatment method similar to a breast augmentation with fat transfer, except that here more volume is wanted in the butt rather than the breasts. In a butt lift, fatty tissue is therefore taken from other areas of the body (usually the abdomen, hips or thighs), medically processed and then injected in a targeted way into the buttocks and individually modeled.
What happens before the Brazilian butt lift?
A Brazilian butt lift may match your personal ideal, but regardless, like any enlargement or reduction of individual body areas, it should always be well considered and planned in an aesthetically sensible way.
A personal consultation with a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery such as Dr. Nichlos is indispensable. With his expertise, he analyzes your body shape and advises you whether a BBL is a suitable treatment to achieve the changes you want.
If that is the case and you meet the requirements for the surgery, Dr. Nichlos explains the procedure and what you need to pay attention to beforehand and during aftercare. He determines the donor areas from which fat is harvested and informs you about possible risks of the surgery and anesthesia (general anesthesia). He also shows you what results you can realistically expect.
In the consultation, he also addresses the cost to be expected for the Brazilian butt lift and will gladly prepare a detailed cost estimate for you.
Brazilian butt lift in Frankfurt: How does the surgery work?
A BBL is always performed under general anesthesia and as an inpatient procedure with a short hospital stay. The procedure takes about 2 to 4 hours. On the day of treatment, you come to our affiliated clinic, where Dr. Nichlos and his team prepare you for the procedure in the modern operating rooms.
Once the areas to be treated are marked and the anesthesia takes effect, the first step is liposuction. The required amount of fat is gently suctioned from the previously agreed areas. The harvested fat is filtered and cleaned so that only intact fat cells are used further. Since part of the fatty tissue is broken down by the body after the injection, this must be factored in beforehand and a larger amount harvested.
The harvested fat cells are then injected with fine cannulas into the subcutaneous fatty tissue (not into the gluteal muscle!) to give the butt more volume and a harmonious shape. The latter is achieved through precise modeling of the injected autologous fat.
Healing after the Brazilian butt lift: What to keep in mind
After the operation, you recover for 1 to 2 nights under inpatient care. When Dr. Nichlos gives the green light after the follow-up examination, you can go home. There you should take it easy for a few days and sit or lie on your back as little as possible so as not to affect the result of the liposuction. Sleep on your stomach or side instead.
For the 4 to 6 weeks after the operation, please wear the special compression garment recommended by Dr. Nichlos and use the seat cushion. Both support healing and stabilize the result. You are usually back to social life after 7 days, and you should avoid sports for 6 to 8 weeks.
You will receive further instructions for optimal aftercare before and after the procedure and at the follow-up appointments at our practice in Frankfurt, which you should be sure to attend. Depending on how much fatty tissue was broken down by the body, follow-up treatment may become necessary.
What are the risks of a Brazilian butt lift?
A butt augmentation requires very good anatomical knowledge, a great deal of sensitivity and experience on the part of the treating doctor, because the autologous fat injection carries some risks. These range from irregular results (asymmetries or unsightly dents) and infections to fat embolism, known from many media reports.
The latter complication can arise above all with the classic surgical technique, in which the fat is injected into the well-perfused gluteal muscle. Here there is theoretically a danger that fat enters the bloodstream and triggers a life-threatening embolism.
Injecting the fatty tissue above the muscle, however, can significantly reduce this risk. An important prerequisite for the treatment is professional performance by an experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery such as Dr. Nichlos.
Swelling, bruising or numbness that appear on the butt after the procedure are relatively common and are classed as a normal reaction, but they usually subside within the following days and weeks. With good aftercare, you can support healing.
How much does a Brazilian butt lift cost?
In addition, the following costs apply for a Brazilian butt lift:
For procedures in our partner clinics, these services are billed directly through the respective clinic.
To financingWhat is included in the price?
The total cost of a Brazilian butt lift is made up of several services that are required around the surgical procedure. These usually include:
- detailed consultation (€100, fully credited if you go ahead with the treatment)
- examination and individual treatment planning
- liposuction to harvest the autologous fat
- processing and injection of the fat cells into the buttocks
- compression garment for the healing phase
- aftercare and follow-up appointments
The cost of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) depends on the extent of the treatment and the amount of fat required. Since this procedure first harvests autologous fat through liposuction and then injects it into the buttocks, the treatment consists of several medical steps.
At our practice in Frankfurt, the cost of a Brazilian butt lift generally starts at:
- Brazilian butt lift (butt augmentation with autologous fat): from €7,000
The final price depends, among other things, on the extent of the liposuction, the number of body regions treated and the duration of the surgery. After a personal examination, Dr. med. Nichlos prepares an individual treatment and cost plan that transparently presents all services of the operation.
Can you finance a Brazilian butt lift?
Since a Brazilian butt lift is a surgical procedure, the treatment cost can vary depending on the extent. For this reason, it is generally possible to finance the cost through monthly installments.
Financing is handled through an external financing partner and, depending on creditworthiness, can be arranged individually. This way, the cost of the treatment can be conveniently spread over a longer period.
We are happy to inform you about the options for financing in a personal consultation.
Finance your desired treatment flexibly
You can conveniently pay your treatment costs in monthly installments, tailored to your financial situation. The application is straightforward, and processing is handled by our financing partner.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Flexible monthly installments for medical and cosmetic services
- Terms of up to 72 months to choose from
- Financing also possible for smaller amounts
- Desired amount and installment size freely selectable
- Attractive terms with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%
- Apply conveniently online or submit the form as a PDF
- Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval
Non-binding example calculation from a financing amount of €300 with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%. Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery in Frankfurt and has specialized in the Brazilian butt lift and body contouring procedures with autologous fat for over 17 years.
All content on this page has been personally reviewed by him and reflects the current medical knowledge as well as the specialist standards of plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Frequently asked questions about the Brazilian butt lift
Who is a Brazilian butt lift suitable for?
A butt augmentation with autologous fat is suitable for people who want a more natural alternative to implants and have enough fat of their own. The procedure is not suitable in cases of severe obesity or certain pre-existing conditions.
What do I need to keep in mind before the procedure?
Before a BBL, you should avoid blood-thinning medication, not smoke and be in a stable state of health. You will receive detailed information in the personal consultation with Dr. Nichlos.
Are there visible scars after a Brazilian butt lift?
Small scars form at the fat harvesting sites and usually heal inconspicuously. The injection into the buttocks is done with fine cannulas that leave only tiny puncture marks.
When is the result of a BBL visible?
Depending on the swelling, the result is visible after a few days. Swelling can initially distort it. The final result shows after about 3 to 6 months.
How much of the injected fat remains in the long term?
On average, about 60 to 70% of the transplanted fat remains in the buttocks in the long term. The take rate varies from person to person and depends, among other things, on aftercare and your general lifestyle.
When can I sit again after a BBL?
In the first 2 weeks after the procedure, you should avoid sitting directly on your buttocks if possible. After that, a special BBL cushion, which you use for 4 to 6 weeks, helps protect the result and avoid pressure points.
When can I exercise again after a butt augmentation?
Light movement such as walks is possible after a few days. You should slowly resume athletic activities after 6 to 8 weeks at the earliest, in consultation with Dr. Nichlos.
Is a BBL painful?
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. After the surgery, slight pain or a feeling of tension usually occurs, which can be treated well with pain relievers.
How long does the result of a Brazilian butt lift last?
The result generally lasts for the long term as long as you maintain your weight and a healthy lifestyle. Weight fluctuations and the aging process can change the shape of the buttocks over time.
Your practice in Frankfurt’s Westend
At our practice on Grüneburgweg, Dr. Nichlos takes the time for your personal consultation. Bright rooms, short distances and a calm atmosphere help you feel well looked after from your first appointment.
Preliminary examination, consultation and aftercare take place here. Dr. Nichlos performs the surgery itself at the affiliated clinic in Frankfurt.
Plastic Surgery Dr. Emmanouil Nichlos
Grüneburgweg 95, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
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