Liposculpture of the waist and lower back with transfer of the harvested fat to the buttocks, in thin layers and in the subcutaneous plane, under ultrasound control. Volume and shape with your own tissue.
Safety in gluteal fat transfer comes down to one rule: the fat goes only beneath the skin, never into the muscle. That rule is followed with ultrasound guidance throughout the injection.
For those without enough fat, gluteal implants are considered, with their indications and limits.
Is it for me?
Flat buttocks or little projection, with fat available in the waist or abdomen.
Asymmetries or lateral hollows ("hip dips").
Anyone looking to shape the waist and buttocks in a single operation.
What you should know
How it is done, how to care for it, and what to expect.
General information so you arrive at your consultation with the right questions. Your plan is defined during the consultation.
Technique
Liposculpture of the waist, lower back and abdomen.
Processing of the fat and ultrasound-guided subcutaneous transfer.
Compression garment and cushion to protect the area.
Aftercare
No sitting directly on the buttocks for 2 to 3 weeks.
Compression garment for 6 weeks.
Stable weight to preserve the fat.
Results and how long they last
Final volume at the third month.
Risks and how they are reduced
Partial reabsorption, asymmetries, seromas. Intramuscular injection, which is avoided, is the cause of fat embolism; that is why ultrasound is used.
Step by step
Recovery path: Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer)
Day 1
No sitting directly on the buttocks; special cushion.
Week 1
Sleep face down or on your side; lymphatic drainage massage in the liposuction areas.
Month 1
Sitting with a cushion; compression garment.
Month 3
Final volume once the fat has integrated.
Approximate timelines. Your exact path depends on your case, the technique and how your body heals. Results vary.
Real cases
Results from Dr. Méndez's patients.
Real photographs shared with permission and faces covered, comparable with a before-and-after slider.
