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The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a body contouring procedure that uses your own fat to enhance the shape and projection of your buttocks while simultaneously slimming donor areas like the abdomen, flanks, and back. Dr. Mora specializes in creating natural, proportional curves that complement your body type—not the exaggerated results that can look artificial.
Unlike many providers who prioritize maximum volume, Dr. Mora focuses on safe fat transfer techniques and realistic outcomes. He uses meticulous liposuction to harvest fat from multiple areas, processes it carefully, and injects it in precise layers to maximize survival and create smooth, natural contours.
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Procedure Duration |
3-5 hours |
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Anesthesia |
General anesthesia |
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Recovery Time |
2-3 weeks before travel; 6-8 weeks full recovery |
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Results Timeline |
Final results visible at 6-12 months |
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Hospital Stay |
Outpatient (same-day discharge) |
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Recommended Stay in DR |
14-21 days minimum |
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Price Range |
$4,500 - $6,500 USD (varies by case) |
Dr. Mora’s approach to BBL prioritizes both safety and aesthetic excellence. His technique focuses on creating curves that look natural and age gracefully.
Dr. Mora creates curves that complement your frame. His patients consistently report that results look like a natural enhancement, not surgery.
Fat is harvested from multiple areas—abdomen, flanks, back, arms—creating an overall slimmer silhouette while providing material for buttock enhancement.
Strict BMI limits, cardiac/pulmonary clearance, and conservative fat volumes reduce the risks associated with this procedure.
• BMI under 32 (ideal under 30) • Good overall health with no uncontrolled medical conditions • Adequate fat deposits in donor areas for harvest • Realistic expectations about results • Non-smoker or willing to quit 4-6 weeks before and after surgery • Able to avoid sitting directly on buttocks for 2-3 weeks
• BMI over 35 (Dr. Mora will decline for safety reasons) • Very thin patients with insufficient fat for transfer • Active smokers unwilling to quit • Patients with blood clotting disorders • Those expecting extreme, disproportionate results
Most discomfort occurs. You'll wear a compression garment 24/7. Walking encouraged to prevent blood clots. No sitting directly on buttocks.
Discomfort decreases significantly. Lymphatic massage begins to reduce swelling. Continue avoiding direct sitting.
Most patients can perform light activities. Swelling continues to decrease. Drains removed (if placed) around day 7-10.
Can typically return to desk work with BBL pillow. Light exercise may resume. International patients can travel home after drain removal and clearance.
Resume normal activities including exercise. About 60-70% of transferred fat survives permanently.
Final results visible. Swelling fully resolved. Fat cells that survived are permanent.
Dr. Mora is one of the few surgeons in the Dominican Republic who will decline BBL procedures when patient safety is at risk. He maintains strict BMI limits (maximum 35, recommended under 30) because higher BMI significantly increases the risk of fat embolism—the leading cause of BBL-related deaths. He also requires cardiac and pulmonary clearance for all patients, and uses conservative fat injection volumes in safe anatomical planes. Many of his patients chose him specifically because other surgeons agreed to perform procedures he deemed unsafe.
The amount depends on your anatomy and available fat. Dr. Mora typically transfers 800-1200cc per side for natural results. He avoids excessive volumes that increase complication risks.
Fat cells that survive the transfer are permanent, but they can shrink with weight loss (or grow with weight gain) just like any other fat in your body. Maintaining stable weight preserves results
BBL risks stem primarily from fat being injected into or near large blood vessels in the buttocks. Dr. Mora uses superficial injection techniques and avoids the danger zones where fatal fat embolism can occur.
Most patients can sit with a BBL pillow after 2-3 weeks and normally after 6-8 weeks. This protects transferred fat cells during their critical survival period.
Ready to learn more about bbl (brazilian butt lift)? Schedule your virtual consultation with Dr. Mora today.
SODOCIPRE-certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo specializing in body contouring, breast surgery, and facial procedures with a commitment to patient safety and natural results.
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