Enhancing the shape and volume of the buttocks can dramatically change proportions while boosting body confidence. Two proven procedures, butt implants and the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), can achieve this transformation in distinct ways.
Each has unique advantages depending on your anatomy, available fat, and desired aesthetic.
At Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists, our board-certified surgeons offer both approaches because we recognize that every patient has unique needs and goals for their procedure.
Our team brings decades of combined experience helping patients achieve beautiful, natural results, and we’ve repeatedly earned honors such as “Top Doctors” from Atlanta Magazine.
If you’re thinking about butt enhancement and wondering which option to choose, we hope this blog helps clarify your choices as you prepare for a personalized consultation in our Buckhead or Alpharetta offices.
Butt Implants: Defined and Durable
Butt implants provide a predictable, structured increase in volume. The procedure uses silicone implants designed specifically for the gluteal area.
Implants can provide significant projection and roundness that may not be achievable with fat transfer alone.
During surgery, your surgeon creates an incision either at the top of the buttock, in the gluteal crease, or between the butt cheeks, then places the implant within or above the gluteal muscle. They repeat the process on the other side.
This precise placement ensures stability and natural contour. Butt implants may be especially effective for patients with limited body fat, significant asymmetry, or a naturally flatter shape that doesn’t respond well to fat grafting.
When performed by an experienced surgeon, implants deliver consistent shape, lasting volume, and a defined contour.
Brazilian Butt Lift: Sculpted with Your Own Fat
The BBL combines body contouring and enhancement into one procedure by using your own purified fat.
Liposuction removes excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, which is then processed and re-injected into targeted zones of the buttocks.
Because BBL uses natural tissue, the result is soft, sculpted, and seamlessly integrated with your existing shape. Most surgeons inject the majority of fat into the upper parts of the buttocks for a lifted, perky appearance.
Patients seeking a subtle enhancement, a very natural feel, and simultaneous slimming in donor areas often prefer this approach. Although the body reabsorbs some of the transferred fat, most patients maintain stable, lasting improvement in volume.
Choosing the Best Approach
The decision between implants and fat transfer depends on your body type, desired volume, and overall aesthetic goals. During your consultation, your surgeon will assess factors like available fat stores, skin elasticity, and symmetry to create a personalized plan.
Book Your Butt Lift Consultation in Buckhead
Whether you choose a BBL or butt implants, you can expect a smooth, comfortable procedure in our state-of-the-art, accredited outpatient surgical center staffed by board-certified anesthesiologists. We manage every aspect of your care with an emphasis on safety, privacy, and precision.
To explore which option best fits your goals, call 404-255-2975 (Alpharetta) or 404-343-0897 (Buckhead) to schedule your consultation at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office.