Dr Stefano Cotrufo
BBL – Brazilian Buttock Lift
Buttock lift surgery is an increasingly popular procedure that improves tone and returns definition and contouring to the bottom. The procedure involves transferring a person’s fat from one area of their body to another in order to enhance or augment the buttock.
Depending on your individual circumstances, Dr Cotrufo may use the combination of liposuction and fat injections to produce the most attractive and natural profile.
Why choose BBL and Dr Cotrufo?
A buttock lift seeks to correct and restore a more youthful appearance to the bottom, hips and thighs.
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Using a combination of liposuction and fat transfer, buttock lift surgery helps to give the bottom a fuller appearance and as the fat comes from your body. It can be used in larger volumes with nearly no risk of rejection.
Seeking to continuously improve and share knowledge with the best in his field, Dr Cotrufo has meticulously perfected his technique after training with both Dr Constantino Mendieta (Miami) and Dr Daniel Del Vecchio (Boston & NYC), world-renowned authorities in BBL surgery, to bring you a combination of the best of both experts.
WHAT CAN BBL ACHIEVE?
- Make buttocks appear fuller and rounder
- Improves your overall shape and curves
- The fat transferred into the buttocks can help achieve a slimmer midsection
- Removes excess skin
- Correct a saggy bottom
- Return contouring, tone and definition the bottom
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO BBL?
Dr Cotrufo carries out a number of procedures designed to enhance the shape and size of the bottom, including buttock augmentation using buttock implants. Many patients also choose to combine a buttock lift surgery with other surgeries such as liposuction. Dr Cotrufo will be able to advise on the best procedure or combination of procedures to help you achieve your particular goals.
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE BBL PROCEDURE?
Feeling comfortable and relaxed during the surgery process is made easier when you have clear communication between you and your surgeon. This relationship will begin to be formed during your consultation where you’ll be able to discuss your individual circumstances with Dr Cotrufo.
DURING YOUR BBL CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:
- Talk about the reasons behind you seeking a Brazilian buttock lift
- Discuss the BBL procedure and what it involves
- Learn about the care you will receive before, during and after surgery
- Have a full health evaluation
- Undergo an assessment of your bottom, waist and hips
- Be able to pose questions and discuss the other options available to you
- Talk about timescales and costs
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE A BBL FAT INJECTION PROCEDURE:
As your surgery approaches you may be asked to make some small lifestyle changes and told to avoid particular activities and medications.
This may include:
- Taking medical tests including blood tests
- Stopping smoking
- Adjusting or taking certain medications
- Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Refraining from drinking alcohol
- Avoiding sun overexposure, particular to the face
- Committing not to make stringent changes to your diet
If a general anaesthetic is to be used during surgery, you will be given fasting instructions by the surgeon.
THE BRAZILIAN BUTTOCK LIFT PROCEDURE:
- A Brazilian buttock lift usually takes 3-4 hours to complete
- The surgery is likely to take longer when combined with other procedures
- Fat is taken from a determined site by liposuction and purified before being injected into the buttock
- This is generally done via incisions made strategically on the bottom or thigh
- These incisions are then closed with sutures
AFTER YOUR BBL PROCEDURE
You will need to stay in the clinic overnight before returning home to begin your buttock lift recovery.
After that:
- You should walk around as soon as you feel able
- If you have a fairly inactive job you should be able to return to work within 1-2 weeks, this may be slightly longer if your job is more active
- You will need to wear a compression bandage for 2 weeks
- You should avoid all strenuous exercise and activities including housework for up to 6 weeks and may need to refrain from exercise such as jogging and cycling for several weeks more
- Bruising and swelling should subside after around 2 weeks
- You will need to attend a series of aftercare appointments with your surgeon, Dr Cotrufo, who will also be available to discuss your post-procedure recovery by telephone
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BBL?
Dr Stefano Cotrufo is a plastic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery specialist. If you would like any further details about the buttock lift procedure, what it involves and your suitability for the surgery, you can discuss it, along with finding out more about the aftercare you can expect to receive with us during a personal consultation. Please call 0207 873 2330 to book.
Buttock Implants
Buttock augmentation is a procedure that can enlarge and lift the bottom when weight training and diet has failed, boosting confidence and giving a more shapely rear. Dr Cotrufo had training with the best plastic surgeons in Brazil and Miami to achieve simply amazing results with his buttock implant surgery. He performs both the intramuscular and the submuscular techniques to customise the result to each individual patient. Buttock implant surgery can be combined with both liposuction and fat injection (fat grafting).
Why choose buttock augmentation?
The buttocks are an area of the body not easily enlarged or reshaped by weight training or diet.
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Having a flat or shapeless rear can make some people feel uncomfortable and even restrict what clothing they wear; buttock implants can make people feel more comfortable and confident. Individuals that wish to enlarge, lift, and shape the buttock mounds, have a variety of different size and shapes to choose from. Dr Cotrufo is an expert in Buttock augmentation with implants and with fat injection (Brazilian Butt Lift) and will be able to guide you for the best possible outcome.
BEFORE YOUR BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION SURGERY
Good communication between you and your surgeon is essential. Dr Cotrufo can answer specific questions about your personal needs and help set realistic expectations, preparing your for procedure and making sure it is as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
DURING YOUR CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:
- Discuss your reasons for seeking surgery
- Talk to the surgeon Dr Cotrufo and ask questions about the options open to you
- Undergo a health evaluation
- Discuss what a buttock augmentation procedure involves and discuss aftercare
- Have an assessment of buttocks and bottom area
- Learn about the costs of buttock augmentation and timescales
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION SURGERY
As your surgery date approaches you may be asked to make some small lifestyle changes and to avoid particular activities and medications.
This may include:
- Taking medical tests including blood tests
- Stopping smoking
- Adjusting or taking certain medications
- Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Refraining from drinking alcohol
- Avoiding sun overexposure, particular the surgery area
- Committing not to make stringent changes to your diet
If a general anaesthetic is used you will be given instructions on how to fast before the procedure.
THE BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE
- Buttock augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 2 hours.
- Buttock implants are inserted into each buttock through a single incision in the infragluteal fold (crease between the buttock cheeks)
- The implants are positioned deep within or under the gluteus maximus muscle to look as natural as possible.
- The incision is then closed with self-dissolving sutures, so there is no need to struggle with suture removal afterwards
AFTER YOUR BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION
After your butt implant surgery, you will likely need to stay overnight in the clinic; when it is time to return home, we advise that a friend or relative drives you.
- You should be able to return to work in 2-4 weeks
- You will not be allowed to sit or sleep on your butt for 2 weeks. Dr Cotrufo will introduce his specific sitting protocol and follow you up all the way through
- You should start walking around as soon as possible
- Bruising to the bottom and thighs should subside 7-14 days after surgery.
- You should avoid hot and spicy foods, vigorous activity and heavy lifting for around one month
- Scarring may take up to a year to settle by lightening in colour and flattening
- You will attend aftercare appointments with Dr Cotrufo who will also be available to answer queries over the phone.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION SURGERY?
Dr Stefano Cotrufo is an expert plastic surgeon who has worked in some of the leading plastic surgery hospitals in the world. He regularly contributes to industry journals such as the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and is happy to discuss procedures and surgery options with patients into detail.
If you would like to learn more about buttock augmentation and the care you can expect to receive should you choose to have Dr Cotrufo perform your surgery, please call 0207 873 2330 to organise a consultation.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure used on the body and face to remove excess fat that does not respond well to diet and exercise; liposuction helps to contour the body and can boost self-confidence. Dr Cotrufo performs all different types of Liposuction including VASER, Laser, Traditional and Power-assisted procedures. Dr Cotrufo has only 5 stars reviews on both Google and RealSelf, thanks to the amazing results he achieves with his body sculpting. Dr Cotrufo has more than 12 years experience in mastering the liposuction technique and will certainly provide you with the best possible advice for your body contouring surgery.
Why choose liposuction?
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Even small areas of stubborn fat that do not respond to traditional weight loss or exercise can change the profile of your body and face. Suction-assisted lipectomy allows you to target these specific areas, enhancing the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, chin, cheek or neck. Ultimately liposuction aims to restore a more masculine or feminine profile. In selected cases, Dr Cotrufo recommends using the VASER liposuction to perform a high-definition or mid-definition body contouring of abdominal wall, arms or buttock areas.
WHAT CAN LIPOSUCTION ACHIEVE?
- Women use liposuction to shape the chin, their hips, thighs, knees, stomach and flanks as well as the under arm and breast area.
- Men who seek liposuction commonly have liposuction to the chin, around the waist and to reduce enlarged breasts – known as gynecomastia.
- Liposuction surgery represents the base for Fat Transfer and the Brazilian Butt Lift
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO LIPOSUCTION?
There may be liposuction alternatives that are more suited to your problem areas. For example, if you want to change the appearance of your abdominal area, you may find a tummy tuck or a combination of mechanic-assisted liposuction and ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (VASER) would help you achieve your goals more effectively. Arm Lift and thigh lift procedures can often be combined with liposuction if the excess of skin is too large to follow a substantial fat reduction. Certainly, diet should be the first approach when possible, according to body habit, time and lifestyle.
BEFORE YOUR LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE:
Establishing which procedure is likely to be best for your specific needs, feeling confident and comfortable with your surgery journey is a process that requires good communication between you and your surgeon. This starts at your consultation, here you’ll have the opportunity to explain your personal circumstances and pose questions.
DURING YOUR CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:
- Have the opportunity to explain your reasons for seeking liposuction.
- Be given time to ask advice and pose questions to Dr Cotrufo
- Undergo a health evaluation.
- Have your fatty deposits and skin condition assessed
- Discuss the body contouring options that are open to you, including costs and timescales.
- Talk through potential risks as well as benefits.
- Learn about the procedure and what will happen before, during and after your liposuction.
In the run-up to your fat removal surgery and in the days immediately prior, you may be asked to make lifestyle changes or to avoid particular medications and activities.
This may include:
- Taking a blood test or other medical tests
- Stopping smoking
- Adjusting or taking certain medications
- Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Refraining from drinking alcohol
- Avoiding overexposure to the sun
- Committing not to make serious dietary changes
If you require a general anaesthetic for the procedure you will be instructed how to fast.
THE LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE:
- The time required for liposuction varies according to the extent of the procedure and number of surgeries being performed but it is usually under 2 hours.
- The size of the area, amount of fat being removed, type of anaesthesia and liposuction technique being used will dictate how long the procedure will take.
- Tiny incisions (1.5cm) are made into the skin and tubes used to remove the excess fatty tissue
- In VASER lipectomy and laser-assisted liposuction the fatty tissue is broken down further before being taken on
- Incisions are closed with self-dissolving suture or left open with a suctioning drain for 2-7 days.
AFTER LIPOSUCTION:
When you wake up, you may find that you have a drip in your arm to maintain your hydration and it’s possible that a small drainage tube may be inserted under the skin to drain fluid away from the surgery area. Once you are able to drink and the fluid has reduced, these will be removed. You may need to stay in the clinic overnight.
After this:
- You should ask a friend or relative to drive you home and assist with your liposuction recovery for the first 24-72 hours.
- You will be required to wear a snug elastic garment or wrapped bandages
- You should walk around as soon as possible
- Sutures are usually self-dissolving so there is no need to struggle
- Most swelling should subside within 3 weeks though some may remain for 6 months.
- All types of vigorous exercise should be avoided for 1 month after surgery and you should also avoid hot and spicy foods
- You will need to attend scheduled aftercare appointments with Dr Cotrufo, which are all included in the price of your surgery
- It is essential to arrange lymphatic-drainage-massages to start immediately after surgery; our clinic can help you find the specialist closer to you.
STILL GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT LIPOSUCTION?
Our expert plastic surgeon Dr Cotrufo is an expert in body contouring and has considerable experience in performing only successful liposuction procedures.
As a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery, he has worked in some of the best hospitals in the world and you will find only 5 star reviews about his liposuctions.
Dr Cotrufo performs combinations of VASER, Laser, Power-assisted liposuction to face, neck, arms, chest, back, abdominal wall and lower limbs. If you have any questions about liposuction and whether it is right for you or you would like to discuss the level of care you will receive throughout your surgery if you choose to attend our clinic, please call 0207 8732330 to book a personal consultation.
Vaser Liposuction
VASER liposuction is a cutting-edge liposuction technique that enables fat deposits to be precisely targeted. Using ultrasound waves, this revolutionary fat removal treatment can offer incredible body contouring results with less downtime and less pain compared to other traditional liposuction treatments.
The average waistline reduction after a single treatment was about 1 inch (2.5 cm), which is typically equal to one dress or pant size. Full results are usually seen in 8 to 12 weeks, though individual results will vary.
Dr Cotrufo uses this state-of-the-art technology to produce eye-catching results in just one procedure. The procedure is tissue-selective, targeting fat while protecting other tissues from damage.
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All treatments are tailored to the individual and personal experiences and results may vary.
Why choose Vaser Lipo?
If you’ve struggled with weight gain, and exercise and diet just haven’t given you the dramatic transformation you’d like, VASER lipo can help. It is a suitable fat removal treatment for both men and women and is powerful enough to eliminate substantial areas of fat but gentle enough to treat delicate areas such as the neck and arms.
WHAT CAN VASER LIPOSUCTION ACHIEVE?
- Produce eye-catching results in a single procedure
- Easily remove large amounts of stored fat
- Smooth skin even in delicate areas like the arms and neck
- Refine and accentuate the appearance of muscles
IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO VASER LIPO?
There are other non-surgical treatments such as that also seek to tackle fat and surgical options such as which you may want to consider depending on your individual circumstances. Speaking to Dr Cotrufo about your goals should help you decide on the most appropriate course of treatment(s).
Dr Cotrufo performs a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures and will advice on the best possible treatment to achieve your desired results.
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE YOUR CONSULTATION?
Meeting with your surgeon before your procedure will help to set clear expectations and put in place the good communication that is fundamental for creating a comfortable and relaxing experience.
DURING YOUR VASER LIPO CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:
- Be able to discuss your circumstances
- Be given time to ask advice and pose questions to Dr Cotrufo
- Undergo a health evaluation
- Have a full assessment of your skin tone and the fat deposits and/or loose skin in the abdomen area
- Discuss the options that are open to you, including costs and timescales
- Ask about risks, benefits and alternatives to Vaser Lipo
- Learn more about the procedure
In the run up to your procedure and in the days immediately before surgery, you may be asked to make small changes to your lifestyle and to avoid certain medications or activities.
This may include:
- Taking a blood test or other medical tests
- Stopping smoking
- Adjusting or taking certain medications
- Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Refraining from drinking alcohol
- Avoiding overexposure in the sun, particularly to the abdomen
- Committing not to make stringent changes to your diet
If you need a general anaesthetic for your procedure you will be given instructions on how to fast before your surgery.
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE YOUR VASER LIPO PROCEDURE?
As your treatment approaches, you may be asked to make some small lifestyle changes and asked to avoid particular activities and medications
This may include:
- Stopping smoking to help reduce bruising and make the healing much faster
- Adjusting or stop taking certain medications
- Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Avoiding sun overexposure, particularly to the face
- Committing to not making stringent changes to your diet
THE VASER LIPO PROCEDURE:
Ultrasound energy is used to treat unwanted fat, loosening the cells from other tissues so they can be gently removed through a small tube. Depending on the number of areas being treated, the procedure can take as little as one hour or up to several hours.
The tissue is then removed with a traditional liposuction tube.
- The Vaser lipo system is moved around the area to be treated, and treats for 30-60 minutes. The targeted area is injected with a special saline solution (tumescent fluid) to numb the area and shrink local blood vessels. It also temporarily expands the volume of the target area, making fat cells easier to remove.
- Small probes are then inserted into the body through small incisions. These probes resonate at a high ultrasound frequency, shaking fat cells loose while leaving surrounding tissues intact.
- The loose fat cells mix with the tumescent fluid and then removed from the body using special cannulas which help preserve the tissue matrix.
- After surgery, patients are prescribed a recovery regimen to promote maximum skin retraction and smooth results. Your physician may recommend massage therapy to enhance results and speed recovery.
AFTER YOUR VASER LIPOSUCTION SURGERY:
You will be able to leave the clinic straight after your procedure.
Over the next 8 to 12 weeks, your body naturally processes and removes the destroyed fat tissue.
- Within 7 days following your surgery, depending on the area treated, you will have a wound check to assess your sutures which should gradually dissolve. Avoid getting the incision area wet as some warm moist environment harbours bacteria and may lead to a possible wound infection.
- You should expect some bruising, swelling and pain after your procedure; some swelling may linger for several months.
- You’ll be up and walking around comfortably after a day or two; please be aware that you may require some assistance in the first 24 to 48 hours following surgery.
- Your garment must be worn for between four-six weeks, as advised by your doctor, to aid healing, reduce swelling and, most importantly help ensure a good contour to your treated areas
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT VASER LIPOSUCTION?
Dr Cotrufo performs combinations of VASER, Laser, Power-assisted liposuction to face, neck, arms, chest, back, abdominal wall and lower limbs. If you have any questions about liposuction and whether it is right for you or you would like to discuss the level of care you will receive throughout your surgery if you choose to attend our clinic, please call 0207 8732330 to book a personal consultation.
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