Non-surgical Brazilian bum lift at CoLaz clinics

This is important to be clear about. The non-surgical Brazilian bum lift uses external radio-frequency, vacuum suction and ultrasound cavitation to firm and contour the buttocks from the outside. There are no incisions, no needles and no fat transfer of any kind. The surgical BBL, by contrast, is a major operation performed in a hospital under general anaesthetic, where fat is liposuctioned from one area of the body and injected into the buttocks. The surgical BBL has been associated with the highest mortality rate of any aesthetic surgical procedure, and we do not offer it at CoLaz. The non-surgical version we offer is a contouring and skin-firming treatment, not a volumising one.

Realistic outcomes are firmer, tighter, smoother skin on the buttocks, a visible lift in the upper outline, reduced appearance of cellulite, and a more sculpted look in clothes and swimwear. It will not add volume the way fat transfer or implants would, because there is no filler material being introduced. The result is best described as a toned, lifted version of your own shape rather than a new shape. Patients with mild laxity, dimpling or a flattened upper-buttock contour see the most noticeable difference; patients hoping for a dramatic volume increase are not a good match and we will tell you so at consultation.

A single session gives a noticeable lift and tightening that lasts a few weeks. The clinically meaningful protocol is a course of six sessions spaced one week apart, which builds collagen and remodels the area gradually. A course of three at £720 is the starter package for patients wanting to test the treatment; a course of six at £1,200 is the full recommended protocol. Results typically last six to twelve months, with maintenance sessions every four to six weeks once the initial course is complete. The plan is agreed in writing at consultation.

The treatment is comfortable for most patients. The radio-frequency feels like a deep, warm massage. The vacuum suction feels like a firm pulling sensation as the handpiece moves across the skin. The ultrasound cavitation produces a high-pitched buzzing sound in the inner ear, which some patients find odd at first; it settles quickly. There is no anaesthetic and no recovery pain afterwards. There is no significant downtime: you can return to work, normal life and most exercise the same day, avoiding only intense glute or leg workouts for twenty-four hours.

External radio-frequency, vacuum suction and ultrasound cavitation are all well-established skin and body contouring technologies with a strong safety record when delivered by trained practitioners. Side effects are usually limited to short-lived pinkness, warmth and occasional mild bruising. Because there is no incision, no injection and no fat transfer, the serious risks associated with the surgical BBL do not apply. We are not the right clinic for patients seeking the surgical fat-transfer procedure, and we will say so clearly at consultation rather than try to redirect you to a treatment that does not match your goal.

We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a pacemaker, an implanted electronic device or significant metal implants in the treatment area, who have an active skin infection, open wound or skin disease in the area, who have epilepsy, who have recently had abdominal or buttock surgery, or who have a serious cardiovascular condition. Patients with significant obesity may be better served by a different combination of treatments and a wider lifestyle review, which we will discuss honestly at consultation. We always review medical history in detail before agreeing to proceed.

A single session is £300. A course of three is £720, which works out to £240 per session. The full recommended course of six is £1,200, which works out to £200 per session. Pricing is confirmed in writing at your free consultation, with no upsells in the treatment room. Again, to be completely clear: this is the non-surgical Brazilian bum lift, using external radio-frequency, vacuum suction and ultrasound, with no incision, no fat transfer and no operating theatre involved.