How much to define your derriere?
This “Costs of Cosmetic Procedure” series is provided to my readers for their information. The Chief Blonde was provided a promotional item.
Cost of Brazilian Butt Lift
One of my favorite advertising campaigns was by Tiffany’s. They featured beautiful jewelry and also noted the price. It made me realize that Tiffany had items that even I could afford.
I have always been curious about plastic surgery costs as well. Haven’t you? To bring you more knowledge about plastic surgery costs, I am working with Jonathan Kaplan, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco to share costs of various cosmetic procedures. The first procedure I will highlight is the Brazilian Butt Lift.
Cost of Brazilian Butt Lift using Fat Injections*
- Total MD fees: $6550
- Total OR time: 4.0 hours
- Total OR/anesthesia cost: $2880
- Total implant costs: $0
- Total garment costs: $300
- Total cosmetic insurance costs:$300
- Total estimate: $10030
* Prices provided by Jonathan Kaplan, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon via an article “Brazilian Butt Lift Cost” on his website “Build My Bod” are for the San Francisco area. Prices will vary across the country.
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A familiar name for a buttock enhancement or a butt lift is Brazilian Butt Lift. This buttock enhancing originated in Brazil, thus the name. According to a recent study, Brazil is second only to the US in terms of cosmetic procedures. In a recent article by Jonathan Kaplan, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco, he indicates:
It’s not clear if the Brazilian butt lift referred to a specific technique in Brazil, similar to how it’s not clear if the butt lift was meant to be a specific technique here in the US.
According to Dr. Kaplan, the Brazilian Butt Lift can be divided into 2 categories – a lift or enlargement. When it comes to a lift, these patients are unhappy with excess skin that has a significant sag. For patients concerned about a deflated buttock, enlargement is appropriate, usually accomplished implants or injections.
Before and After Pictures of Brazilian Butt Lift Procedures
Are you interested to see Before and After pictures of the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure? In his article “The Brazilian Butt Lift — to lift or inflate?”, Dr. Kaplan provides detailed pictures of what can be accomplished. I think it’s best to view the pictures on his site as I don’t usually feature exposed buttocks on my site.
Important Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Considerations
While there is nothing wrong with having an idea of what your cosmetic procedure may cost, always remember to keep this in mind:
- Price should not be your main consideration when choosing a surgeon for your cosmetic procedure
- Your plastic surgeon should be a board certified plastic surgeon. They will evaluate your buttock shape and discuss the best technique for you.
- You need to confirm you are a candidate for surgery
- Consider all risks before proceeding
- Make sure your procedure is done in an accredited facility, not a hotel room, beauty shop or party setting
Blog Note: I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on my blog. You should consult your physician before committing to any medical procedure.
I was able to get my butt from doing lots of squats, running and spin classes!
I’ve spent most of my teen years and adult years trying to get rid of my big shelf butt and now there are people paying to get what I have naturally. I always wanted a flat butt and narrow hips.
I would not consider this, I am 68 years young and been married 48 years as of June 29th, so am very happy the way things are!!
I am way too scared of surgery to ever have this done to me. I figure other than dying my hair I’m keeping everything the way it ‘grows’ and ages. If I’m okay with it then other people should just accept it too.
I have never thought about having a butt lift however I do not need one in my opinion. And my opinion is all that really matters as far as this topic. I have thought about having a procedure on my face but it frightens me so that I don’t know if I would actually do it. Thanks for sharing this information. I did not have any idea about the cost until now.
i won’t consider this procedure even im rich hehe!
No way, Jose! No lifting needed or wanted.
This is a hilarious post. I think I’ll just find a pair of jeans that give me the lift I want. Thank you for sharing this post.
I would like to give this a try
look good
Amazing what people spend just to lift something you sit on all day!
So funny!! I have the flattest figure around!! all my life Ive looked like a teenage boy lol…. and Im 30. Im grateful to be thin but man do I miss having curves!! I feel like a butt lift would be so weird to sit on after?!?! Like a portable pillow butt?!
I’ve always been fascinated by cosmetic surgery and how much it costs consumers out of pocket- I never considered there were so many other costs (anesthesia, garments, etc).
I’ve wondered what a Brazilian Butt Lift was. If someone feels that they need to improve that area of their body and they have $10K to spend on it, I say go for it! Feeling great about your body is worth it.
Thanks for showing this price break down! I agree with you cost shouldn’t be the reason you choose a surgeon!
I can always count on the Chief Blonde to do some “down and dirty” research! I had no idea how much this kind of thing costs… and while I don’t need a butt lift, it certainly helps squash the curiosity. I definitely agree on all of you’re “remember this” points too!
That is a topic I’ve never considered – very interesting to know
Very interesting. The before and after photos that you link to are quite impressive. Thanks for sharing the cost for those who might choose this procedure.
Wow, that’s crazy! I think I would only do that if medically necessary (and I can’t see it being medically necessary right now). Interesting info though.
Thanks for sharing this information. I had no idea what the costs of such a procedure were.
If I had 10K to spend on my butt…………. OK thats not gonna be happening. I could see perhaps if you had weight loss surgery and it was a medical need but not for much else. People see too many faults that they think is horrible and a perky butt isnt gonna fix the next thing thye see ‘wrong’ with themselves.