A Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat from areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs, or lower back and injects it into the buttocks to create more volume and shape. It is not actually a “lift”; it’s mainly a fat-transfer surgery.

Quick Scoop

A BBL usually combines:

  • Liposuction to take fat from other parts of the body.
  • Purification of that fat.
  • Injection of the fat into the buttocks for a fuller, rounder look.

What it changes

The goal is usually to:

  • Add fullness to the buttocks.
  • Improve body proportions.
  • Sometimes make the waist look smaller if fat is removed from the midsection.

Important note

A BBL is a serious surgery with real risks, and medical groups have warned that it has had a higher complication risk than many other cosmetic procedures. Recent UK reporting also shows officials are pushing for tighter rules on high-risk cosmetic treatments, including liquid BBLs.

If you want, I can also give you a simple “before you consider one” checklist or explain the recovery process.