Technique

Because Dr. Capizzi believes in patient’s having a “natural” looking result in any procedure they receive at Capizzi, M.D., gluteal enhancement, a.k.a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), is always achieved through fat grafting. Fat grafting is a process that utilizes liposuction and allows Dr. Capizzi to remove fat from an unwanted area, and easily place it in small or larger amounts to enhance the buttock, either as enhancing the shape or increasing the size depending on the patient’s desired results.

A question often asked is about the use of gluteal Implants. Dr. Capizzi acknowledges that these are effective devices for enlarging the buttock as a whole. However, he notes the significant down side of this option: the high risk of infection, limited sitting for 4-6 weeks, as well as the firmness of the implants. This option has limited longevity as these hard implants are temporary and, during placement, might cause bleeding due to lack of a natural muscular plane, late fluid collections, malrotation, and infection.