Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer
Birmingham
Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
Liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, or thighs with transfer of that fat to the buttocks, and the cosmetic operation that demands the most careful surgeon selection of any procedure we list. Compare Birmingham clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$18,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Birmingham, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Birmingham who list brazilian butt lift (bbl) among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, or thighs with transfer of that fat to the buttocks, and the cosmetic operation that demands the most careful surgeon selection of any procedure we list.
One procedure, though 30 to 40 percent of transferred fat is typically reabsorbed
No sitting directly on the buttocks for 2 to 3 weeks, 6 weeks before full exercise
People with enough donor fat to harvest, at a stable weight, in good health, who have researched surgeon safety practices thoroughly
5 plastic surgery practices in the Birmingham area list brazilian butt lift (bbl). From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Birmingham practices that list brazilian butt lift (bbl) say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for brazilian butt lift (bbl): BBL™ BroadBand Light.
Brazilian butt lift surgery is performed with general anesthesia and takes about 2 – 3 hours, depending on how much fat is being removed and transferred.
Brazilian butt lift surgery is performed with general anesthesia and takes about 2 – 3 hours, depending on how much fat is being removed and transferred.
Brazilian butt lift surgery is performed with general anesthesia and takes about 2 – 3 hours, depending on how much fat is being removed and transferred.
The Brazilian Butt Lift has gained popularity for its ability to enhance a flat, lifeless, or sagging backside. Fat is harvested from the abdomen, hips, or thighs and redistributed to various areas of the buttocks.
Brazilian Butt Lift patients should refrain from sitting on their buttocks for several days.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) generally runs $8,000–$18,000 per procedure, and each Birmingham clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Birmingham clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Birmingham providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Birmingham providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
This procedure has historically carried the highest mortality rate in cosmetic surgery, and you should understand why before considering it. Deaths occurred when fat was injected into or beneath the gluteal muscle, where it could enter large veins and travel to the lungs as a fat embolism. In response, the Multi-Society Gluteal Fat Grafting Task Force issued guidance that fat be placed only in the subcutaneous layer above the muscle, and many surgeons now use ultrasound guidance to confirm cannula position in real time. Safety has improved substantially where surgeons follow these practices. Ask any surgeon directly whether they inject subcutaneously only and whether they use ultrasound guidance. If the answer is vague, leave.
Nationally, $8,000 to $18,000 including liposuction of the donor areas, the transfer, anesthesia, and facility. This is a procedure where unusually low prices correlate with the exact practices that made it dangerous, including high-volume clinics running multiple operations a day with limited surgeon involvement. Price should be near the bottom of your decision criteria here.
A portion of the transferred fat is reabsorbed in the first several months, and surgeons account for this by overfilling initially. The fat that survives past six months has established a blood supply and is permanent. Some patients choose a second session to add volume once the first has settled.
Pressure on newly transferred fat compresses it and interrupts the blood supply it needs to survive, which both reduces your result and can cause fat necrosis. Most surgeons restrict direct sitting for two to three weeks, then allow sitting on a specialized cushion that shifts weight to the thighs. This restriction is the single most demanding part of recovery and it is worth planning your work and life around before you book.
The operation requires donor fat, and very lean patients often do not have enough for a meaningful result. Some surgeons will advise gaining weight beforehand, which is a reasonable plan for some people and not for others. Gluteal implants are an alternative but carry their own higher complication rate. A surgeon who tells you that you are not a good candidate is giving you useful information rather than losing a sale.
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