Liposuction provides donor fat
Fat is collected from suitable areas such as the abdomen, lower back or thighs depending on anatomy and the surgical plan.
St Mary's Medical Clinic · Plastic Surgery
Brazilian Butt Lift in Malta
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) combines liposuction with fat transfer. Fat is harvested from selected donor areas, processed and transferred to the buttocks to change shape and volume using the patient's own tissue.
BBLFat transferLiposuctionBody contouringYour own tissue
How a BBL works
The procedure changes both the donor areas and the buttock contour.
Liposuction creates part of the result by reshaping donor areas, while transferred fat changes buttock volume and proportion. The final outcome depends on both sides of that process.
Processed fat is placed strategically
Prepared fat is transferred in planned amounts to alter buttock shape and volume while respecting the patient's proportions.
Pressure management matters
The live page advises avoiding direct pressure on the buttocks in the early recovery period and using a BBL pillow when sitting.
Assessment & planning
A BBL plan starts with donor fat, proportions and realistic volume goals.
We assess whether there is enough suitable donor fat, how the waist and flanks relate to the buttock shape, skin quality, general health, weight stability and the scale of change being requested.
Donor areas
The live page describes common donor areas such as the abdomen, thighs and lower back. The chosen areas depend on where suitable fat is available and how liposuction can improve body proportions.
Fat survival
Some grafted fat can be reabsorbed during healing. The stable result is therefore judged after the transferred fat has settled rather than immediately after surgery.
Sitting and pressure
The live guidance advises avoiding direct sitting on the buttocks for the first two weeks and using a BBL pillow when sitting. Follow the surgeon's specific postoperative instructions.
Weight stability
Transferred fat behaves like living fat tissue. Significant future weight change can therefore alter both the donor areas and the grafted area.
Procedure & recovery
Recovery protects both the liposuction areas and the transferred fat.
The live page describes final results becoming clearer over roughly 3–6 months as swelling decreases and the grafted fat stabilises.
Consultation
We assess donor fat, buttock shape, overall proportions, general health and realistic enhancement goals.
Liposuction
Fat is harvested from selected donor areas while those areas are contoured.
Fat preparation
The harvested fat is processed before transfer.
Fat transfer
Prepared fat is placed into the planned buttock areas to change shape and volume.
First 2 weeks
The live guidance advises avoiding direct sitting on the buttocks and using a BBL pillow when sitting.
3–6 months
The final contour becomes easier to judge after swelling has reduced and the surviving graft has stabilised.
Results & limitations
The result depends on both contouring and graft survival.
The live page describes a fuller, lifted buttock contour and improved overall proportions. The immediate postoperative volume is not the same as the final retained volume.
Body proportions
Liposuction of donor areas can improve waist and flank contour while the buttocks gain volume.
Variable retention
Not all transferred fat necessarily survives, so the final size and shape should be judged after healing.
Long-term change
The surviving fat can change with future weight gain or loss, and ageing continues.
Current pricing
Brazilian Butt Lift prices
These are the current prices listed on the live St Mary's Clinic BBL page.
Consultation€50
Brazilian Butt Lift€4,500
Practitioner
Meet the team involved in your care.
Your consultation is where the procedure, expected recovery, limitations and individual suitability are discussed before a decision is made.
Doctor
Dr Frank Farrugia
Fat grafting & body contouringDr Frank Farrugia is the doctor currently listed for Brazilian Butt Lift at St Mary's Clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brazilian Butt Lift.
These answers are general guidance. Your consultation is where we assess your anatomy, medical history, expectations and the procedure-specific risks that matter in your case.
01 Who may be suitable for a BBL?
Candidates need sufficient donor fat, suitable general health, stable expectations and an anatomy that can support the requested change.
02 Where is the fat taken from?
Common donor areas include the abdomen, thighs and lower back, depending on the patient's anatomy and surgical plan.
03 Can I sit normally after surgery?
The live guidance advises avoiding direct pressure on the buttocks during the first two weeks and using a BBL pillow when sitting.
04 When are final results visible?
The current page describes final results becoming clearer over roughly 3–6 months as swelling settles and grafted fat stabilises.
05 Is all transferred fat permanent?
No. Some transferred fat can be reabsorbed, so the stable result is judged after the graft has settled.
06 Does a BBL involve liposuction?
Yes. Liposuction is used to harvest the fat that is later processed and transferred.