Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in Tijuana, Mexico

Why have your Brazilian butt lift at The Ariel Center?

The operation is the same one you would get in the US. The difference is how it is planned and priced: a board-certified surgeon, all logistics handled for you, and one written price before you book.

Brazilian butt lift before and after photos

Before-and-after photos for this procedure are not published yet. We add them only with each patient’s written consent.

What can a Brazilian butt lift fix?

Planning your Brazilian butt lift with Dr. Juan Cuéllar

Your surgeon walks you through the procedure, the plan and the recovery on your video call before you book.

Which type of Brazilian butt lift do I need?

• Liposuction with tumescent technique; power- or ultrasound-assisted as indicated
• Fat is processed and injected only into the subcutaneous layer, above the muscle — never intramuscular — to avoid fat embolism
• Ultrasound guidance for cannula position
• Typically combined with Lipo 360 for the waist contrast; 3–4 hours under general anesthesia

Am I a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift?

• Enough donor fat on the abdomen, flanks or thighs — typically BMI 22–32
• Flat or asymmetric buttocks, or 'hip dips' you want softened
• Stable weight and realistic expectations: 50–70% of transferred fat survives permanently
• Non-smoker and able to avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for 2–3 weeks

How much does a Brazilian butt lift cost in Tijuana?

Your price is given in writing before you book and covers the surgeon, anesthesiologist, hospital, nursing, your recovery stay, airport transfers and follow-up visits. The final figure depends on your medical evaluation.

Price by written quote

Included in the price

• Video call and written surgical plan
• Surgeon, anesthesiologist and hospital fees
• Pre-operative labs and cardiology clearance when indicated
• Private pickup at San Diego International Airport and all local transfers
• Hospital stay as indicated for the procedure
• Compression garment and first set of post-op supplies
• In-person post-op checks before you travel home
• Remote follow-up with your coordinator and surgical team

US average surgeon fee: $6,900 — The US figure is the surgeon fee only — anesthesia, facility and implants are billed separately in the US. US average: American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics report

Financing: United Medical Credit, eFinance Solutions and PayPal Credit

What happens on surgery day and during recovery?

1. Arrival and marking
2. Anesthesia
3. Tumescent liposuction of donor areas
4. Fat processing
5. Fat transfer into the subcutaneous layer only, never the muscle
6. Recovery room

When can I fly home?

Set by your surgeon in your written plan

Nights in Tijuana

6

1. Weeks before

   Video call, photos, written plan. Buy a BBL pillow and compression garment list we send you.

2. Day −1

   Arrival, pickup at SAN, in-person exam and markings.

3. Day 0

   Surgery (3–4 h). One night in hospital.

4. Days 1–5

   Recovery stay. Lymphatic drainage massages, garment checks, no direct sitting. Surgeon check day 4–5.

5. Day 6

   Clearance and travel home. Use the BBL pillow in the car or plane.

6. Weeks 2–8

   Back to desk work at 2 weeks; no gym until 6–8 weeks; final shape at 3–6 months as swelling settles.

Scroll sideways on mobile. Days are typical and set individually by the surgeon.

What are the risks of a Brazilian butt lift?

• Bleeding, infection, fluid collection (seroma) and delayed wound healing
• Scarring — every incision leaves a permanent scar; placement is planned to be hidden by clothing where possible
• Asymmetry or contour irregularities that may need a revision
• Changes in skin sensation, usually temporary
• Blood clots (DVT/PE) — risk is reduced with early walking, compression devices and, for some patients, anticoagulants
• Anesthesia-related risks, reviewed with you by the anesthesiologist
• Travel-specific considerations: we require a minimum stay in Tijuana before clearing you to fly, and we coordinate aftercare with your home physician
• Fat embolism — the specific BBL risk. Subcutaneous-only injection, limited volume per side and surgeon experience are the known risk reducers [medical director to confirm protocol wording]

How we manage them: surgery in a hospital with ICU support, a dedicated anesthesiologist, DVT precautions before and after surgery, and in-person follow-up before you are cleared to fly home.

How long do Brazilian butt lift results last?

Published survival rates vary widely; your surgeon gives you a realistic figure on your video call and plans for it when deciding how much to transfer. Final shape is judged at 3–6 months as swelling settles.

Individual results vary.

Who performs my Brazilian butt lift?

Dr. Juan Cuéllar

Plastic surgeon · Chief of Plastic Surgery, The Ariel Center

• Board-certified plastic surgeon — Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (CMCPER)
• Medical degree — Universidad La Salle, Mexico City
• Fellowship, facial cosmetic surgery — UCLA

Full profile and credentials

• Anesthesiologist: named in your written plan
• Hospital Cyntar and Obesity Control Center in Zona Río, Tijuana. Ask your patient coordinator for facility accreditation details.

Often combined with a Brazilian butt lift

Lipo 360

Tummy Tuck

Mommy Makeover