Buttock Reduction in Chicago A smaller, lighter shape that feels like balance again

A buttock reduction, sometimes called a BBL reversal, is surgery that reduces buttock volume and improves shape after a prior Brazilian Butt Lift or natural fullness. Your surgeon removes excess fat with targeted liposuction and uses Renuvion to tighten the skin, creating a more balanced, natural contour.

The best candidates are people who are generally healthy but feel uncomfortable with the size of their buttocks, struggle to find clothes that fit well, or want a more balanced shape. Common reasons patients come in include a desire for a more natural or proportionate look, changes in skin and tissue over time, limitations in physical activity, or complications like fat necrosis or lumps from an original Brazilian Butt Lift. To find out if this procedure is right for you, it’s important to meet with a board-certified surgeon for a full evaluation.

Your surgeon makes small incisions and uses a thin, hollow cannula to gently break up and suction out excess fat, with VASER sometimes used to help melt fat and break up scar tissue from a previous BBL. Renuvion tightens the skin immediately during the same surgery, and Morpheus8 may be suggested afterward for additional skin firming. The procedure is done with attention to symmetry, so the result is proportional, not just smaller.

Removing volume can leave skin loose, which is why Renuvion skin tightening is built into the same procedure rather than treated as an afterthought. Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin plan how much volume to remove and how the skin will be tightened before surgery, so the two work together for a smoother result.

Yes, when performed by an experienced surgeon. As with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks, including infection, scarring, asymmetry, or changes in skin sensation. At Chicago Breast and Body, patient safety is our top priority, and our board-certified surgeons follow strict safety protocols throughout the process, from candidate selection to aftercare.

Most patients plan 5 to 7 days off work. Surgery itself takes about 2 to 3 hours, you’re up and walking the next day, and you can shower after 24 to 48 hours. Avoid sitting directly on your buttocks and wear your surgical garment for at least 4 weeks, or as directed. Exercise typically resumes at about 2 weeks with your surgeon’s clearance, and full recovery is around 6 months. Times vary by patient, and your surgeon will give you a specific plan.

A buttock reduction is liposuction combined with Renuvion skin tightening, focused on making the buttocks smaller and lighter. A BBL revision is a broader correction that may combine fat transfer, removal, or scar release to fix asymmetry or irregularities from a prior surgery. Your surgeon will confirm which approach fits your goals and your prior surgical history at your consultation.

At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, a buttock reduction starts at $8,995* and up. Your exact price depends on your surgeon, your surgical plan, and how much liposuction and skin tightening your case needs. See our price list for every procedure, and check our specials page to see if there is a current offer. We provide an all-inclusive quote: every fee is included in the estimate you receive.

Yes. Chicago Breast and Body offers flexible financing through CareCredit, Cherry and Alphaeon, available for qualified applicants, so you can pay for your procedure over time. Your consultation gives you one all-inclusive quote to plan around. See financing options.