Gone are the days when fashionable women hoped to make their butts look as small as possible—while many of us remember this fad, it was a historical anomaly. It’s long been thought that having some substance to your backside is a good thing! A full, round buttocks represents a strong, healthy body, looks great in jeans, and contributes to a more shapely, feminine silhouette.
While naturally curvier women rejoice, getting a shapely derriere is easier said than done for those not blessed with the greatest “assets.” This has led many women (and men too!) to try countless workouts, diets and other gimmicks in the quest for a bigger booty. Some of them work, some of them do nothing, and some are just a bad idea—and knowing which is which can be confusing.
Lucky for us, we have some of the most skilled body contouring experts on the west coast right here at Surgical Arts of the Inland Empire. Dr. Jacob Haiavy and Dr. Emma Ryan are highly experienced in buttock enhancement and have helped patients with even the flattest of rear ends get curves they love. So we asked them, how can you get a fuller butt? Here’s what they have to say.
Dr. Ryan: exercises can make your butt bigger, but…
“I can appreciate and even recommend implementing a strength training routine to build up the glutes—done correctly and consistently, exercises that focus on the butt can help your rear end get tighter, look better, and maybe get bigger. However, genetics will put a cap on just how much muscle you can add to your butt, and no amount of exercise can dramatically reshape your current curves—only surgical body contouring can do that.
That said, there are other benefits to having a strong butt that make it worthwhile to hit the gym: improved sports performance, better posture, and a reduced risk for back injury. For maximum results, hire a qualified personal trainer, who can show you how to do the right exercises safely and effectively.”
Dr. Haiavy: Forget about butt enhancement pills and creams.
“There seems to be a pill for everything, even for “magically” growing a butt. As a physician, these products make me cringe. Most are mixtures of herbs, oils, and other ingredients that do little except drain the consumer’s wallet.
For those that do have any effect, that effect is usually temporary—for instance, creams that help the skin feel a bit firmer for a little while may give the impression that the butt has gotten a “boost.” Some butt enhancement pills contain appetite stimulants, which could possibly help you gain volume in your butt—but you’ll gain weight elsewhere, too.
It’s also important to remember that these products are not FDA approved and may not contain what is printed on the label in any consistent amount. This leaves the door open for products to do harm. For instance, one such pill contains Dong Quai extract, which contains known carcinogens and could be unsafe in large quantities.
For safe, effective buttock enhancement, go to an experienced cosmetic surgeon, not Amazon.”
There are several procedures that fall under the umbrella of body contouring surgery that we can use to reshape the lower body and enhance the butt:
- Vaser 4D Hi-Def Liposuction. Sometimes a rounder, more aesthetically pleasing butt is best achieved by simply taking fat away from the surrounding areas. With VASER 4D liposuction, we can remove excess fat from the lower back, hips, and thighs with extreme precision to sculpt a beautiful “frame” for the buttocks, which will accentuate your natural curves.
- Brazilian butt lift surgery. This popular and highly effective procedure takes VASER lipo one step further. We purify fat removed with liposuction, and then strategically inject some of it back into the buttocks in specific points to enhance their size and shape. This procedure works best on patients with good skin contraction who also have enough excess fat to harvest for the fat injections (which is most of us).
- Lower body lift. If you have undergone significant weight loss and your butt is flat and sagging as a result, a personalized body lifting procedure can be a great option to remove the excess skin, lift sagging tissues, and restore a smoother, firmer buttock contour. In many cases, a skilled cosmetic surgeon can combine liposuction and/or fat injections with a lower body lift to achieve an optimal improvement in shape.”
What to Expect During Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery
While every patient heals at their own pace, here’s a general timeline for what most of our patients experience:
The first 2-3 weeks require the most significant lifestyle adjustments. You’ll need to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks to protect the newly transferred fat cells and maximize results. Most patients use special BBL pillows that transfer weight to the thighs when sitting becomes absolutely necessary. Sleeping on your stomach or sides during this period is essential. You’ll also wear a compression garment around the clock to reduce swelling in the liposuction areas and support optimal healing.
By weeks 3-4, you’ll notice dramatic improvements in comfort and mobility. Many patients return to modified desk work during this period, and sitting tolerance gradually increases. Light walking is encouraged from day one and helps promote healthy circulation.
Most patients can resume normal daily activities and light exercise by 6-8 weeks post-surgery. However, your final results won’t be visible until 3-6 months after your procedure, once swelling has completely resolved and the transferred fat cells have fully integrated. This “fluffing phase” often brings pleasant surprises as your contours continue to improve and soften naturally.
During your consultation at Inland Cosmetic Surgery, we’ll provide detailed, personalized recovery instructions tailored to your specific procedure and lifestyle needs.
How Long Do Brazilian Butt Lift Results Last?
Unlike temporary fillers that require repeat treatments, the fat cells that survive the transfer process become a permanent part of your body.
Typically, 60-80% of the transferred fat remains for life. These fat cells behave just like the fat cells in their original location; they’ll naturally fluctuate slightly with weight changes but maintain their new shape and position. Most patients enjoy their BBL results for decades with proper care.
Maintaining your results is straightforward: keep your weight stable within 10-15 pounds of your post-surgical weight, maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, and avoid smoking, which can compromise circulation and healing. The transferred fat cells that survive past the first 3-6 months are considered permanent and will age naturally with your body.
At Inland Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Haiavy and Dr. Ryan use advanced fat transfer techniques that maximize fat survival and long-term retention, ensuring you get beautiful, lasting results from your Brazilian butt lift investment.
We’re your Inland Empire Brazilian Butt Lift specialists
Now that you’ve heard what our cosmetic surgeons have to say about building a better booty, why not come meet one of them in person to discuss how you can best build yours? During a personal consultation at our offices in Rancho Cucamonga or Victorville, we will give you our full attention. Our doctors look forward to discussing your concerns and goals and helping you learn about all your options to get a beautiful, curvy butt. Call 909-987-0899 or contact us online today.
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