What Is a Buttock Lift?
A buttock lift is a body-contouring procedure that reshapes, lifts, and adds projection to the buttocks. It can be performed via fat transfer (Brazilian Butt Lift / BBL), buttock augmentation with implants, or by surgically removing excess skin after major weight loss (traditional buttock lift) — or a combination, depending on your starting anatomy and your goals.
At ALO Aesthetic in Tijuana and Guadalajara, México, our board-certified plastic surgeons select the safest, most natural-looking technique for you, performed in three accredited hospitals — Hospital DREAMS, Hospital Puerta de Hierro, and Hospital Innovare — under strict safety protocols.
Buttock Lift Techniques at ALO Aesthetic
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) — Fat Transfer
Your own fat is harvested via liposuction from the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, purified, and reinjected into the buttocks to add volume and projection. The most natural-looking option and our most-requested technique. Recovery requires NOT sitting directly on the buttocks for 2–3 weeks.
Buttock Augmentation with Implants
Solid silicone gluteal implants are placed within or under the gluteus maximus muscle. Best for patients who don’t have enough fat for transfer. Results are immediate and permanent; recovery has specific restrictions on sitting and lying down.
Traditional Buttock Lift (Skin Removal)
Removes excess hanging skin from the lower back and buttock area after significant weight loss. Restores a smoother shape and eliminates sagging. Often combined with a lower body lift for the most complete result.
Combined Lift & Liposuction Sculpting
Lipo of the waist and lower back is added to enhance the visual lift of the buttock — without necessarily adding implants or fat transfer. The reduced waist makes the existing buttocks appear more prominent and shapely.
Real Buttock Lift Results
Real ALO Aesthetic buttock lift patients. Natural-looking projection, balanced proportions, results that flatter your unique anatomy. Photos coming soon.
Are You a Candidate for a Buttock Lift?
The right technique depends on your starting anatomy. You may be a strong candidate if:
- You have enough fat to harvest for a BBL (abdomen, flanks, thighs) — OR limited fat, in which case implants may be better.
- You’ve had significant weight loss with hanging skin — traditional buttock lift may be ideal.
- Your weight is stable (within ~5–10 lb of your goal).
- You are a non-smoker or willing to stop 4–6 weeks before/after surgery.
- You’re prepared for the recovery commitment: 2–3 weeks of NOT sitting directly on the buttocks for BBL/implants. We provide a special cushion.
- You have realistic expectations: results look natural and proportional, not exaggerated.
Our Step-by-Step Process
1
Free Consultation
In-person or online. We review your goals, medical history, and present surgical options with before/after photos of similar cases.
2
Planning & Quote
Surgical technique selection, implant size (if applicable), tentative date, and all-inclusive package quote.
3
Pre-Op Studies
Blood work, EKG, and mammogram if applicable. Can be done in your home city and sent before traveling.
4
Surgery
Performed at Hospital DREAMS (Tijuana), Hospital Puerta de Hierro, or Hospital Innovare (Guadalajara), under general anesthesia by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
5
Hospital Recovery
1 night hospital stay with 24/7 nursing care. Compression garments and pain management included.
6
Recovery House
4-7 days at our medical recovery house with daily check-ins, English-speaking staff, and hospital-airport transportation.
Recovery and Results
Buttock procedures have a unique recovery: no direct pressure on the buttocks for 2–3 weeks. We provide a special “BBL pillow” and detailed positioning guidance.
Days 0–3: Hospital stay (typically 1 night) then transfer to recovery house. Compression garment around the harvested areas. Sleep face-down or on your side. Walking encouraged.
Days 4–10: No sitting directly on the buttocks. Daily walks. Lymphatic drainage massage starts around day 5 to optimize fat survival (BBL).
Weeks 2–3: Start using the BBL pillow when seated. Return to desk-based work after 10–14 days.
Weeks 3–6: Gradually return to normal sitting. Light cardio resumes.
3–6 months: Final shape emerges as swelling resolves and fat settles (BBL ~70–80% retention).
Where We Operate
We operate at three accredited hospitals — one in Tijuana and two in Guadalajara — all meeting international medical standards, fully equipped for plastic and reconstructive surgery, and offering 24/7 nursing care.
Hospital DREAMS
Tijuana, México
Modern surgical center in Zona Cacho, Tijuana. Board-certified anesthesiologists, fully accredited operating rooms, and complete post-operative care. 30 minutes from San Diego, USA.
Hospital Puerta de Hierro
Guadalajara, México
One of Mexico’s top private hospitals, internationally accredited. State-of-the-art operating suites and inpatient care. International airport (GDL) with direct flights from major US cities.
Hospital Innovare
Guadalajara, México
Modern hospital in Zapopan with state-of-the-art operating rooms, certified anesthesia teams, and bilingual recovery support.
Cost of a Buttock Lift in Mexico
Buttock lift pricing at ALO Aesthetic represents 50%–70% savings vs US and Canadian rates — and we never compromise on safety, which is critical for BBL specifically (a procedure with serious complication rates when done by inexperienced surgeons). Every quote is all-inclusive: surgeon fees, hospital (DREAMS, Puerta de Hierro, or Innovare), anesthesia, medications, compression garment, BBL pillow, and standard follow-up.
Final pricing depends on the technique (BBL, implants, traditional lift) and whether liposuction or other procedures are combined. A personalized quote is part of your free consultation.
Why Choose ALO Aesthetic
Board-Certified Surgeons
Surgeons board-certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic Surgery (CMCP) with thousands of successful procedures performed.
Certified Hospitals
Tijuana: Hospital DREAMS. Guadalajara: Hospital Puerta de Hierro and Hospital Innovare. All three facilities meet international standards.
Bilingual Care
Coordination, surgery, and follow-up in English or Spanish. Zero language barrier for US and Canadian patients.
Proven Medical Tourism
Extensive experience with US and Canadian patients. We coordinate flights, lodging, transportation, and recovery house.
No Hidden Costs
All-inclusive pricing from the start: surgery, hospital, anesthesia, medications, compression garments, and follow-up.
12-Month Follow-Up
Bilingual post-operative care for a full 12 months, with your medical team always available.
Frequently Asked Questions
BBL gives the most natural look and feel since it uses your own fat. Implants are best if you don’t have enough fat to harvest, or if you want a very specific projection. Your surgeon will recommend the right choice during your consultation based on your anatomy and goals.
BBL has historically had the highest mortality of any cosmetic procedure when fat is injected too deep. ALO Aesthetic surgeons use ultrasound-guided superficial fat placement and other modern safety protocols. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon — never a “spa” or non-surgical clinic.
A meaningful result typically requires harvesting 1.5–3 liters of fat from the donor sites (abdomen, flanks, thighs). About 70–80% of the transferred fat survives long-term.
BBL: the fat that survives the first 6 months is permanent, but significant weight loss can shrink it. Implants: permanent, no weight dependence. Traditional buttock lift: long-lasting if weight stays stable.
Direct pressure compresses the newly placed fat or implant, reducing survival and risking complications. Use the BBL pillow when seated and sleep face-down or on your side for 2–3 weeks.
2 to 4 hours, depending on the technique and whether additional procedures (lipo, tummy tuck) are combined.
Desk-based work: 10–14 days (with BBL pillow). Physical work: 4–6 weeks.
Light walking from day 1. Cardio at 4–6 weeks. Strength training and squats at 8–10 weeks (gradual progression).
Yes. Combining BBL with a tummy tuck (the “mommy makeover with BBL”) is very common since liposuction of the abdomen is part of the BBL anyway.
In one of three accredited hospitals: Hospital DREAMS in Tijuana, or Hospital Puerta de Hierro or Hospital Innovare in Guadalajara.
Schedule Your Free Buttock Lift Consultation
Send us photos and your medical questionnaire. Our plastic surgeon will review your case personally and recommend the safest, most appropriate technique for your goals — BBL, implants, lift, or a combination. Free consultation, no obligation.