Suitability for a Brazilian Butt Lift is assessed by your partner surgeon during consultation — not by Global Medical Care. Generally, sufficient donor fat must be available in areas such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs for the procedure to be performed. Your partner surgeon will assess your individual anatomy and health profile to determine whether the procedure is appropriate for you.

It is important not to sit directly on the buttocks for a period following BBL surgery, as pressure on the treated area may affect the survival of the transferred fat. Your partner surgeon will advise you on how to rest and position yourself during recovery at your pre-operative consultation.

Your partner surgeon will advise on the appropriate duration for wearing your compression garment. It is commonly worn for a period of several weeks following surgery to help reduce swelling and support lymphatic drainage. Follow the specific guidance provided by your partner surgeon.

The longevity of BBL results varies between individuals. Results may be affected by weight fluctuations, as transferred fat cells can expand or reduce with changes in body weight. The proportion of transferred fat that is retained by the body also varies individually. Maintaining a stable, healthy weight and lifestyle may help support longer-term results — though individual outcomes cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Maintaining a stable, healthy weight and lifestyle is generally recommended to support longer-term results. Your partner surgeon and medical team will provide post-operative guidance specific to your circumstances.

Some initial change in shape may be visible in the early post-operative period, though significant swelling is expected following BBL surgery and will obscure the final result. As swelling reduces over the weeks following surgery, the outcome becomes clearer. The final result is typically more apparent at around 8 to 12 weeks post-procedure, though this varies by individual. Your partner surgeon will advise on what to expect during your recovery.

There are no fixed size requirements for BBL surgery, but sufficient subcutaneous fat must be available in donor areas for the procedure to be performed. Whether you have sufficient donor fat and whether the procedure is appropriate for you is a clinical assessment made by your partner surgeon during consultation.

Your partner surgeon will provide detailed, personalised post-operative instructions. Do not act on generic guidance in place of your surgeon’s specific instructions. General points surgeons commonly share for BBL recovery include:

• Wear your compression garment as directed to help reduce swelling
• You may experience pain during the initial recovery period — take prescribed pain medication as directed
• Your partner surgeon will prescribe pain medication and antibiotics — follow the plan provided
• Do not drive whilst taking prescription pain medication
• Refrain from exercise for the first three weeks
• Do not sit directly on the buttocks for 2–3 weeks after the procedure
• During the first week, sitting only to use the toilet is typically permitted
• During the second week, sitting for up to five minutes twice a day may be permitted — follow your surgeon’s specific guidance

Your partner surgeon will provide a personalised pre-operative list. General guidance commonly shared by surgeons includes:

• Inform your surgeon of all current medications and your full health history
• Laboratory and ECG tests may be required — complete these as directed
• The procedure must be cancelled if there is any possibility of pregnancy — inform your surgeon immediately if this applies
• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and herbal supplements for two weeks before surgery
• Stop consuming alcohol at least one week before the procedure
• Do not eat or drink anything for eight hours before the operation

Schedules vary between clients and are subject to your partner clinic’s protocols. The following is a general illustration only:

Day 1

• You arrive at the airport; a driver will meet you at the customs exit with your name displayed
• You will be taken to the partner clinic and introduced to your patient coordinator, who speaks your language
• After registration, you will meet your partner surgeon, who will explain the procedure, examine you, and discuss your goals and preferences
• Pre-operative checks, which may include laboratory tests, will be completed
• Your procedure will take approximately one to two hours
• You will recover from anaesthesia and be monitored; you stay at the clinic on the first night

Day 2

• Your partner surgeon will perform a morning check-up before your discharge
• You will move to your hotel and rest as much as possible

Day 3

• Continue resting; avoid heavy activity
• Light walks or short outings may be manageable, subject to how you feel

Day 4

• Return to the partner clinic for final checks
• Your partner surgeon will provide further guidance on medication and activity during your recovery period
• You will typically be ready to travel home after day four, subject to your surgeon’s clearance

Liposuction is used to harvest fat from donor areas of the body. Common donor areas include the arms, back, hips, thighs, and abdomen. Your partner surgeon will assess which donor areas are most appropriate based on your individual anatomy and the volume of fat required.