Safety in Brazilian Butt Lifts

Is a Brazilian Butt Lift Safe?  How can I get a SAFE Brazilian Butt Lift surgery?

Fatalities have been reported and associated with Brazilian Butt Lift due to pulmonary fat embolism (fat particles traveling to your lungs).  Unfortunately, all of these fatalities were associated with improper surgical technique and improper surgeon training when performing the fat transfer portion of the procedure. It is important to remember your safety is very important to Dr. Michael Thornton!  That is why he performs SAFE Brazilian Butt Lift by adhering to internationally accepted standards in BBL safety.

First, Dr. Thornton selects candidates who are healthy, who can tolerate general anesthesia, and who can tolerate prone (on-stomach) positioning during the procedure. It is also equally important to select individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) at or below 30, as obese patients are not ideal candidates for 360 lipo and buttock fat grafting.

Second, Dr. Thornton performs SAFE BBL protocols and accepted safety standards by injecting the harvested fat only into the fatty compartment of your buttocks and above the large gluteus muscle using real-time ultrasound guided technology.  Using ultrasound, Dr. Thornton is able to visualize the tip of the cannula to make sure it is properly located above the muscle fascia and within a well defined fatty compartment above the muscle fascia.

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Actual photo from Dr. Michael Thornton performing real-time ultrasound guided BBL. Photo demonstrates all the layers of the buttock before fat grafting — skin, superficial fat, superficial fascia, deep fat, and gluteal muscle.

Actual photo from Dr. Michael Thornton performing real-time ultrasound guided BBL. Photo demonstrates the proper and safe expansion of the deep fat compartment with grafted fat above the gluteal muscle.

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Lastly, during the injection technique, the harvested fat is reinjected using the MicroAire PAL system in a reverse-flow manner that expands the soft tissue and allows the harvested fat to be redistributed evenly to minimize complications and provide the highest level of BBL safety.

All of these highly skilled maneuvers and safety measures minimize accidental puncture of blood vessels and minimize the risk for pulmonary fat embolism. It is recommended that you seek a board-certified cosmetic or plastic surgeon who performs a significant amount of Brazilian Butt Lift procedures and has knowledge in the current safety measures, including the use of real-time ultrasound guided technology. Dr. Michael Thornton is a double board certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

More information available

For more detailed information about Brazilian Butt Lift and Gluteal Fat Transplantation surgery, please visit our Brazilian Butt Lift Information Website  or call our office at 817-477-9000 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Michael Thornton.

Raise ’em up!
Our patient loves her Brazilian Butt Lift
…and so do we!

Pictured Above:  Actual client of Dr. Thornton showing detailed lipo sculpting of the abdomen, flanks, back, and upper buttocks using MicroAire Power-Liposuction and precise fat grafting into the buttocks.  Scars are hidden within natural body creases.

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Raise ’em up #2!
Our patient loves her Brazilian Butt Lift
…and so do we!

Pictured Above:  Actual client of Dr. Thornton showing detailed lipo sculpting of the abdomen, flanks, back, and upper buttocks using MicroAire Power-Liposuction and precise fat grafting into the buttocks.  Scars are hidden within natural body creases.