Welcome to Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery For A Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC On Park Avenue
For patients looking for rounder, fuller buttocks, the Brazilian Butt Lift is an ideal procedure. Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani is a highly skilled plastic surgeon with the experience to turn your aesthetic goals into reality. Combining the power of liposuction and fat transfer, a Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC will help you achieve the silhouette you deserve.
Enhance your contours
The shape of your buttocks largely depends on your genetics. Even with lifestyle changes, many people are unable to gain volume in this area for a more balanced look.
Having disproportionate buttocks can affect the fit of clothing and your overall confidence. Luckily, with advancements in surgical techniques, it’s possible to achieve a more proportional figure.
Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani specializes in using fat transfer to create rounder, fuller buttocks. This procedure uses liposuction to harvest fat from other areas of the body and insert it into the buttocks and hips. Not only will the liposuction reduce unwanted fat in other areas of the body, but it will also provide a natural-looking and feeling lift to the rear.
Why Choose Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani for your Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC
Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and board-eligible with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and completed a fellowship with the world-renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Foad Nahai.
Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani holds a number of different honors, certifications, and professional memberships in the plastic surgery community.
Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani’s ultimate goal as a plastic surgeon is to deliver personalized care that not only enhances his patients’ physical appearance but also improves their overall well-being.
Treatment Details
TREATMENT duration:
3 to 4 hours
Recovery:
2 to 3 weeks
Results:
You’ll see the final results in 6 months
Brazilian butt lift in NYC can treat:
Skin laxity in the buttocks
Asymmetry
Hip dips
Excess fat in lower back, hips and abdomen
Small buttocks
Flat buttocks
Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC
How it Works
Consultation
The BBL Procedure
Recovery
When you visit Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery for your Brazilian Butt Lift, you’ll meet with Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani and our Patient Care Coordinator for a consultation.
During this conversation, you’ll discuss your goals for treatment, any questions or concerns you have, and your expected recovery timeline. This information allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan for you.
We’ll ask about your medical history and lifestyle. Then we’ll examine your body and determine which part(s) of the body would be the best source of the fat for your BBL.
You can expect your Brazilian Butt Lift in NYC to take between 3 to 4 hours. This includes the time for the liposuction, purifying the fat, and transferring the fat to the buttocks.
You’ll be under general anesthesia, so you won’t be awake and won’t feel any pain.
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery we use a closed system for our fat transfers. The fat from your body is never exposed to the air and remains in the canister until it’s transferred.
More than that, our liposuction system harvests the fat at a slower speed and gently drops the fat into a saline solution. This means your fat will have a higher survival rate, meaning better results. We’re able to transfer a greater percentage of fat during your procedure.
After your procedure, Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani, and our team will provide you with detailed, written aftercare instructions for your recovery.
You should bring someone with you to drive you home after your procedure. Ideally, you’ll avoid sitting or laying on your buttocks for 1 to 2 weeks. Once you’re able to sit up again, we recommend getting a donut pillow to help evenly distribute your weight and protect your lift for the rest of your recovery.
Wear your compression garments as directed to assist your body in maintaining its new shape during healing. Gentle walking can help the healing process after the first week. Your recovery will take 2 to 3 weeks and you may have activity restrictions up to 6 weeks.
Final results appear between 3 and 6 months after your procedure. You can always reach out to our team at Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery with any questions you have during your recovery.
The Science and Artistry Behind a BBL
Choosing the Right Kind of BBL
Not all Brazilian butt lifts are equal, and they shouldn’t be. While traditional Brazilian butt lifts can offer more dramatic enhancement and increased volume, they’re only suitable for patients with ample body fat available to transfer. For individuals with less body fat available, we may recommend a “skinny” BBL, collecting smaller amounts of fat from multiple areas.
Your BMI alone does not determine which procedure is appropriate for you, but rather a combination of factors, including your aesthetic goals and body composition. We focus on maintaining and balancing your proportions, requiring a high level of personalization during surgery.
For example, a leaner patient seeking a more sculpted, balanced look may be an ideal candidate for a skinny BBL, which focuses on small, strategic fat injections—given they have ample fat to harvest in their arms, flanks, or thighs. A patient looking to remove excess fat in their abdomen and achieve more dramatic volume may be a more ideal candidate for a traditional BBL.
Innovative Fat Transfer Techniques
How the fat used during a BBL is collected, processed, and transferred determines the quality of your results and the extent of your discomfort during the healing process. During a Brazilian butt lift, Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani uses an advanced, gentle liposuction technique to collect fat more slowly than during typical liposuction procedures. This minimizes trauma to the harvested fat cells, maintaining their structural integrity and fluffy texture to increase their chances of survival after transfer.
After carefully collecting fat, we purify the solution, removing any unwanted elements to further increase the safety and efficacy of the procedure. Our surgeons specialize in a micro-droplet technique, which involves strategically layering small amounts of fat into targeted areas of the buttocks to redefine its shape. This approach creates a smoother surface, unlike traditional injection techniques that rely on broader placement, which may leave a bumpy texture. Our highly skilled surgeons also use ultrasound technology during the transfer process, ensuring we inject the fat into the ideal layers of tissue to mitigate the safety risks associated with traditional techniques.
Body Sculpting Beyond the Buttocks
When you trust our expert surgeons to perform your Brazilian butt lift in NYC, you’re investing in more than just adding volume; you’re investing in your entire silhouette. During a BBL, we collect fat from areas such as your abdomen, arms, and legs. This gives us the natural material needed to add volume to your buttocks to refine its shape, while offering the dual benefit of contouring the areas where we remove fat, leaving your figure effortlessly sculpted and beautifully balanced.
For patients with a naturally slimmer, more athletic build, a “skinny BBL” can still offer these full-body enhancements when your surgeon personalizes your procedure properly. A skinny BBL involves removing smaller amounts of fat from multiple zones. Transferring even a small amount of fat can dramatically improve waistline definition and proportion while enhancing the buttocks, without overwhelming your natural frame. Our renowned surgeons also offer fat grafts to the breasts, restoring youthful volume without compromising their natural shape, enabling patients to take their full-body investment even further.
Subtle, Non-Surgical Options
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, our surgeons approach BBLs uniquely. We recognize that small, subtle changes can be just as impactful—if not more—than drastic changes, depending on your unique anatomy and aesthetic vision. That being said, while a skinny BBL may be suitable for leaner patients who are not ideal candidates for a traditional BBL, it still requires an adequate amount of harvestable fat. Beyond having the correct quantity of fat, that fat also needs to be of high quality, which requires a consultation to determine.
If you do not have sufficient fat available for a skinny BBL, we may recommend a “non-surgical BBL,” which uses injectable formulas like Sculptra and Radiesse. These formulas trigger collagen production, gradually enhancing the shape and firmness of the buttocks. While this approach can provide subtle definition, it requires more maintenance than surgery and cannot deliver the same dramatic improvements as a surgical BBL.
Refine Your Curves With Precision
When you come to Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery for a Brazilian butt lift in NYC, you don’t have to worry about looking overdone or unlike yourself. Our highly skilled plastic surgeons focus on enhancing your natural curves, honoring rather than overpowering your unique frame and the features that make you who you are.
Beyond added volume, a BBL can restore balance to your body’s proportions, however you see fit. We tailor our approach to suit your individual anatomy and aesthetic vision, using advanced ultrasound technology and micro-droplet techniques to maximize your safety and deliver results that look and feel authentic to you.
Your Recovery Timeline
Adhering to your surgeon’s aftercare instructions allows you to return to your routine more quickly and comfortably. The way you treat your body during the healing process can influence your long-term results.
Good Things Take Time
Day 1: On the day of surgery, prioritize rest and support. Your surgeon will send you home with written aftercare instructions, as well as a compression garment to help control post-operative swelling and medication for pain management.
You’ll need to arrange for transportation home following your procedure, and we recommend asking them for help settling in for the remainder of the day. It’s normal to feel groggy or a bit “off” after surgery, but these effects should wear off within a few hours as the anesthesia leaves your system.
Your body needs rest during this initial healing period, but remember to avoid sitting or lying directly on your buttocks. Instead, opt to rest on your stomach or side. While we recommend gentle exercises like walking during your recovery, hold off on any physical activity for the first 24 hours. Focus on staying hydrated, eating nutritious foods, and resting, so your body has the resources it needs to begin the healing process.
Week 1: You’ll start to feel more like your regular self over the next week, but you still need to treat your body with extra care. You should continue wearing compression garments every day to support your new shape.
A few days after surgery, you can begin to gently walk around your home to encourage circulation. Continue to avoid applying direct pressure to your buttocks and do not sit or lie directly on your back. Most people take 1 to 2 weeks off work, but you may want to request additional time off if your job requires more strenuous activity.
At the end of the first week, your doctor may clear you to begin sitting normally again, or we may recommend waiting another week, depending on your progress. If you return to work and need to sit at a desk, we recommend using a donut or special “BBL pillow” to evenly distribute your weight and minimize pressure on your buttocks.
Week 2: During your second week of recovery, you may notice that swelling and bruising begin to lessen. You may feel ready to return to more light physical activities, but remember to ask your surgeon if it’s appropriate first.
You should not participate in strenuous physical activities that require lifting or intense cardio. Remember, your body is still recovering—internally and externally—and working to “accept” and stabilize its new fat deposits.
Continue wearing your compression garments daily as directed, typically for at least 6 weeks after surgery. Integrating these small steps into your routine as you recover can increase fat cells’ survival rate, supporting the quality and longevity of your results from a Brazilian butt lift in NYC.
Months 3 to 6: Within 3 to 6 months, most patients see the final shape of their buttocks take form, as swelling has largely resolved. At this point, the fat cells that remain have established a blood supply, meaning that your body has accepted them.
While these cells now look, feel, and operate as if they were always there, it’s important to avoid significant weight fluctuations to maintain your results long term. Once you’ve fully recovered from your BBL and your shape truly becomes yours, you may consider complementary procedures, such as cellulite treatment, to further refine your results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazilian Butt Lift
Am I a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift in NYC?
Good candidates for Brazilian butt lifts are looking to enhance the size and shape of their buttocks and have realistic expectations for the surgery. Candidates also need to be in good physical health and have enough fat to complete the fat transfer required for the butt lift.
Can a BBL be part of my mommy makeover?
Yes! We curate your mommy makeover plan based on your unique aesthetic goals, strategically combining personalized procedures to accomplish them simultaneously. We recognize that while pregnancy and motherhood are beautiful, life-changing experiences, they can also change your body in ways that may take a toll on your self-image.
Our surgeons dedicate the time to understand your unique struggles and aspirations before crafting your mommy makeover plan. Depending on your goals, your plan may include:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast fat transfer
- Nipple reduction
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- Brazilian butt lift
- Labiaplasty
- Cellulite treatment
When you feel confident in your skin, you set an example for your children and put your best foot forward in every aspect of life.
Can I achieve subtle enhancement with a BBL?
You can absolutely achieve subtle enhancement through a Brazilian butt lift, so long as you work with a highly skilled surgeon. Contrary to what some people assume, a BBL doesn’t have to be obvious.
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, our surgeons focus on refining your natural frame by balancing your features, and even minor adjustments can make a significant impact. A BBL isn’t just for increasing your buttocks’ size, but for enhancing its shape in a way that suits your body.
Our surgeons specialize in “skinny” BBLs, collecting small amounts of fat from multiple areas and using a micro-droplet injection technique to contour specific areas. This approach defines your curves, addresses hip dips and asymmetry, and balances your body’s proportions for impactful yet natural-looking results.
How does ultrasound technology make the procedure safer?
Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani uses ultrasound technology to remove guesswork from the BBL procedure, significantly reducing safety risks. Ultrasound provides real-time visualization of your tissues, allowing us to identify where each layer of skin, fat, and muscle begins and ends.
This clear image shows us where to inject the harvested and purified fat cells to reach the subcutaneous layer of fat, located between the skin and muscle. Injecting beyond this layer can cause the fat cells to spread to unintended areas, like the gluteal muscles, posing potential health problems, while injecting very close to the skin’s surface can create an uneven texture. At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, we’ve perfected our advanced techniques to exceed industry standards in order to prioritize your health and long-term satisfaction—because you deserve confidence in both.
How long do results from a BBL last?
When you go to a trusted surgeon for your Brazilian butt lift in NYC, you can expect your results to last for years or even decades. Outside of your surgeon’s techniques during your procedure, you are largely responsible for maintaining your results during the years after surgery.
It is important to maintain a healthy, stable weight for at least 6 months prior to surgery, and to maintain a stable weight after surgery for optimal results. If you gain more than 10 to 15 pounds after surgery, the fat that was transferred to the buttock region may grow disproportionately relative to other areas, resulting in unnatural outcomes.
By following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions, you give transferred fat cells the greatest chance of survival during the healing process. Wearing your compression garment as directed not only minimizes swelling, but also supports your body’s new shape by gently holding everything in place until you’ve recovered.
After you’ve completely healed from your BBL, a healthy lifestyle helps you maintain your results for years to come. Unlike implants, a Brazilian butt lift uses your own fat. Once your body “accepts” these new fat cells, they behave like normal fat cells and change in size when you lose or gain weight.
How long will I have to take off work for a BBL?
Patients usually take 1 to 2 weeks off of work for their Brazilian butt lift in NYC. You may want to take longer if you have a more active job. If you sit for long periods of time at your job, it’s best to use a standing desk while you’re healing.
How long will it be before I can exercise and/or swim after a Brazilian butt lift?
You’ll be able to fully submerge in water about 3 weeks after your surgery, or when your wounds completely heal. Regarding exercise, you’ll be able to walk immediately after your procedure, but you should avoid any strenuous cardio until you’ve been cleared by Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani.
What is a “non-surgical BBL”?
A non-surgical BBL uses injectables like Sculptra and Radiesse to deliver subtle results without surgery. These formulas trigger collagen production over time, giving your skin the resources to firm and restore youthful volume from the inside out.
However, this approach cannot provide comparable results to a true BBL. While downtime from this injectable approach is less significant than surgery, upholding your results requires regular maintenance injections, and swelling and soreness may occur after each treatment. During your consultation for a Brazilian butt lift in NYC, your surgeon will help you decide which route aligns with your needs—a traditional BBL, a skinny BBL, or a non-surgical BBL—so you feel confident in your decision.
Persistent in the Pursuit of Perfection
For decades, Dr. Pearlman has been persistent in his search for perfection for creating the best plastic surgery office in NYC. His leadership brings evolution, experience, expertise, and uniqueness to patients seeking a Brazilian butt lift in NYC at our Park Avenue office. The goal of Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery is to help patients to actualize their ideal self-image for the highest level of personal authenticity and attractiveness possible. Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani couples an attentive bedside manner and genuine concern for his patients’ welfare to deliver the best Brazilian butt lift results.
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