But Which Butt Lift is Best? Implants Versus BBL

If you’re unhappy with the shape or size of your buttocks and want to feel more confident in your swimsuit or lingerie, you’re not alone. At The Art of Plastic Surgery in Chicago, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Wiener offers two popular butt lift options: The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and buttock augmentation with implants. Each method can help you achieve the fuller, more shapely behind you desire, but which one is right for you?

Brazilian Butt Lift

The BBL is a popular choice for those who have some extra fat in areas like the abdomen, lower back, or hips. In this procedure, Dr. Wiener uses liposuction to harvest fat from these areas and then injects it into the buttocks. The result? A natural-looking enhancement that increases volume and improves overall shape. One of the great benefits of the BBL is that it also slims down the areas where the fat is taken from, giving you a more contoured figure.

Recovery from a BBL typically takes about a week, with patients advised to minimize sitting during this time. You must wear a compression garment to help with healing and shape retention. The final results appear in about two to three months and are often soft, natural-looking, and permanent.

Butt Implants

For those who don’t have enough excess fat or desire a more dramatic enhancement, butt implants might be the better option. Dr. Wiener places silicone implants underneath the butt muscle through a small incision hidden in the crease between the buttocks. Because the implants are solid, they can’t leak, making them a permanent solution.

Butt implants offer the potential for greater volume and a more pronounced, rounder shape compared to BBL. However, the recovery process is longer and more intense. You need to avoid sitting on your buttocks for the first two weeks. You can resume daily activities afterward, but nothing strenuous for 6-8 weeks.

Which Butt Lift Is Right for You?

Deciding between BBL and butt implants depends on two main factors: Your body type and aesthetic goals. The BBL might be ideal if you have enough fat to transfer and prefer a more natural look. But if you want a more dramatic transformation or lack enough extra fat for transfer, butt implants could be the way to go. Dr. Wiener expertly guides you through this decision during your consultation.

Book Your Butt Lift Consultation in Chicago

Butt-boosting and confidence-boosting can both be yours with a butt lift. If you’re ready to explore the two options further, call us at 773-763-3990 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with Dr. Wiener now.