Introduction
One of the most popular techniques to achieve a curvaceous-looking buttock is a combined liposuction procedure with fat transfer, also known as Brazilian Butt Lift.
Many women are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their buttocks. A flat buttock is a common complaint for women looking to improve the shape of their bodies.
In the Chicago area, Dr. Samir Shah, a board-certified plastic surgeon at A New You Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, advises patients that there are various procedures and techniques available to augment and reshape the buttocks.
These gluteal cosmetic enhancement techniques have evolved over the years and are highly effective in providing women with a larger, shapelier backside. Dr. Samir Shah stresses to patients that it is important to focus on the whole body to achieve balance and harmony, along with the desired shaping and augmentation of the patient’s buttocks.
Dr. Shah encourages patients to bring in pictures of their ideal look, and he will also review before and after photos. Factors such as hip to waist ratio, hollow areas or ridges in the buttocks, and amount of available fat are discussed during your consultation examination. Dr. Shah understands the flanks, hips, and buttocks must be proportionally balanced to achieve natural-looking results.
Before + After
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat transfer procedure that uses your own body fat to help enhance the shape and volume of your buttocks. This two-part surgery begins with liposuction, which is used to harvest fat from areas such as your abdomen, flanks, or thighs. That fat is then purified and strategically re-injected into the buttocks to help create a fuller, rounder, and more lifted appearance.
The ideal candidate for a BBL is in good overall health and has enough body fat in donor areas for liposuction.
You may be a great candidate if:
During your consultation, Dr. Samir Shah will evaluate your anatomy, fat availability, and goals to determine if a BBL is the right fit for you.
BBL patients in the greater Chicago area often report improved body confidence, better fit in clothing and swimwear, and a more feminine, hourglass shape.
The first step is a personalized consultation at our Orland Park office. Dr. Samir Shah will sit down with you to discuss your goals, assess your current condition, and examine your potential donor and target areas. This is also the perfect time to review additional before-and-after photos and discuss your desired outcome in detail.
The doctors will walk you through the entire process—from pre-op prep to post-op expectations—so you leave your visit feeling informed and confident about your decision.
Dr. Samir Shah begins the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure by carefully sculpting the abdomen, back, and love handles with liposuction. Liposuction sets the stage for a fat transfer to augment the buttocks.
During your Brazilian Butt Lift, Dr. Samir Shah uses meticulous techniques to collect and purify the fat. The fat is collected in a “closed system” and cleansed with antibiotics. After preparation, the fat is then precisely injected into the buttocks to add shape and volume. The buttock has several large vessels, so knowledge of anatomy and danger zones is paramount. Speaking of safety, Dr. Shah injects the fat using ultrasound. This allows him to inject fat above the muscle safely. It does require special expertise in using ultrasound technology, but Dr. Shah will not cut corners.
The goal is to improve the disproportionate areas in the hip-to-buttock region and achieve an enhanced posterior. It is important to understand that fat transfer supplements volume deficiencies, but liposculpture lays the foundation for shape, and fat serves as the final piece for volume enhancement.
Dr. Samir Shah performs patients’ Brazilian Butt Lift procedures in a state-certified facility. Prior to surgery, Dr. Shah will mark out the areas to remove fat and carefully draw the areas where fat can be reinjected. These procedures can last a few hours and are performed with general anesthesia by our board-certified anesthesia provider.*
After the procedure, patients will need to wear a garment for six weeks. Also, patients will avoid prolonged sitting (more than 20 minutes) for 2-4 weeks. We will recommend a special pillow for sitting. Patients are advised that it may take several weeks to achieve optimal results. Some studies have suggested a 75% resorption rate after fat transfer; Dr. Shah typically sees less than that, thereby routinely performing some degree of over-correction.*
The cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift in the Chicago area, including Orland Park, typically ranges between $9,500 and $13,000+. Pricing can vary depending on the number of areas requiring liposuction, the amount of fat transferred, facility fees, and anesthesia.
A New You Plastic Surgery provides transparent, personalized quotes at your consultation and flexible financing options.
Our Ethos
If you are interested in shaping and augmenting your derriere, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Samir Shah, a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience with the Brazilian Butt Lift, to discuss your concerns. Call 708-424-3999 or contact us online.
