Q. I am very interested in butt augmentation. I *really* like the idea of the Brazilian butt lift, however, I am 5’9 and 120 lbs and I do not have the extra fat to have liposuctioned from thighs/abs/etc. What are my options for butt augmentation if I don’t want to use an actual implant? Can fat be used from a family member? How much fat is needed for the implant? Thanks for any help.

A. Unfortunately we can’t use fat donated by a family member. Sometimes we have to be creative using some of our own fat and Thermage to lift and tighten the skin. It is also possible to use temporary fillers like Sculptura and Sephyl to mold the buttocks to create a more pleasing contour. See before and after photos of buttocks augmentation here.

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