Achieve your desired silhouette with a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) at LA Plastic Surgery in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. This transformative procedure, performed by our skilled team, enhances the appearance of your buttocks using a fat transfer, creating a fuller, rounder, and more youthful contour. With personalized treatment plans and attention to detail, we help you achieve natural-looking results that complement your body’s proportions.
Brazilian Butt Lift
in Bradenton & Sarasota, FL


Your Brazilian butt lift journey begins with a personalized consultation at our Bradenton or Sarasota office. During this visit, our experienced surgeon will:
This consultation is also your opportunity to ask questions and address any concerns. Our team is committed to providing clear, transparent guidance so you can feel confident and informed before moving forward.
Once the fat transfer is complete, your surgeon will carefully close the small incisions and apply dressings or compression garments to support healing. This final step ensures that your new contours are properly shaped and protected. Afterward, you’ll receive detailed post-operative instructions for caring for the treated areas, managing swelling, and gradually resuming normal activities. Proper follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor your recovery and ensure the best possible results.

Immediately after your Brazilian butt lift, you may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. Pain can usually be managed with prescribed medications, and it’s important to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks except when necessary, using a special cushion if needed.
Swelling and bruising typically start to subside. Many patients can return to work and normal daily activities, though high-impact exercises and prolonged sitting should still be minimized to protect the fat grafts.
As with any surgical procedure, a Brazilian butt lift carries potential risks, which will be thoroughly discussed during your consultation. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon is paramount to minimizing complications. A critical safety consideration specific to BBL is avoiding direct pressure on the newly augmented buttocks during the initial recovery period to ensure the survival of the transferred fat cells.

The results of a Brazilian butt lift are designed to be long-lasting (in many cases, 10-20 years). Once the transferred fat cells successfully integrate with the surrounding tissues, they become a permanent part of your body. Maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle will help preserve your enhanced curves for years to come, offering a durable improvement to your body contour.

Undergoing a Brazilian butt lift offers several significant benefits.
The cost of a Brazilian butt lift in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, typically ranges from $8,000 to $20,000. This range can vary significantly based on the extent of liposuction required, the amount of fat transferred, the surgeon’s fees, and facility costs.
For a personalized quote and to explore financing options like CareCredit and LendingUSA, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation at LA Plastic Surgery.
Led by Dr. Melinda Lacerna, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience and more than 1,000 procedures performed, our team combines surgical artistry with advanced techniques.
Dr. Lacerna’s and Dr. Kimbrell’s commitment to the latest techniques ensures not just fat removal, but comprehensive contouring that harmonizes with your natural curves. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized care, ensuring your journey to a more confident you is safe, comfortable, and yields exceptional, natural-looking results.
Schedule your free consultation to discover the LA Plastic Surgery difference.

The operation can usually be completed in less than 4 hours, though this can vary depending on the number of areas requiring liposuction and the complexity of the fat transfer.
Yes, once the transferred fat cells have successfully established a new blood supply and integrated into their new location, they are considered permanent. Significant weight fluctuations can, however, affect the overall appearance.