Brazilian Butt Lift in Philadelphia

Get Your Dream Curves with Less Downtime

Sculpt your shape with a minimally invasive BBL from Dr. Andrew Kwak, a board-certified body contouring specialist.

The lumen center is fantastic. Very nice staff, always warm and welcoming. I would absolutely recommend this practice to anyone!

Sonate

The lumen center is fantastic. Very nice staff, always warm and welcoming. I'd would absolutely recommend this practice to anyone!

Sonate

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Ready To Reveal Your Hourglass Figure?

Don’t settle for a traditional Brazilian Butt Lift in Philadelphia—the Lumen Center will create the curves of your dreams with less downtime, no visible scarring, and no general anesthesia.

Dr. Andrew Kwak uses minimally invasive fat transfer to reshape and add volume to your buttocks through freckle-sized entry points, enhancing your silhouette without large incisions.

Here’s why patients like you come to The Lumen Center for life-changing BBL results:

Fat transfer specialists with 20+ years of experience, performing more fat transfer procedures than any other practice in the region

Minimally invasive BBL techniques using tiny “freckle-sized” entry points, no stitches, and local anesthesia

2-step approach to reshape your waist while enhancing your buttocks in a single session

One procedure per day, one patient at a time: Dr. Kwak personally guides your care and follow-up for up to a year

Flexible financing through PatientFi, CareCredit, and United Medical Credit

Let’s get you looking and feeling your best, no major surgery needed.

BBL Transformations From Our Patients

Brazilian Butt Lift

What A BBL Can Do For Your Body Shape

A Brazilian Butt Lift enhances your natural curves using fat taken from other areas of your body.

The procedure can improve your buttock volume and overall body proportions in one minimally invasive treatment. Here’s why patients like you opt for a BBL:

Fuller, Rounder Shape
Adds volume and definition to create a more sculpted appearance.
More Defined Waist
Removes stubborn fat from areas like the abdomen, waist, or flanks.
Balanced Proportions
Improves the proportions between your waist, hips, and buttocks.
Results That Look & Feel Natural
Uses your own fat for results that look and feel soft and true to you.
No Implants
Enhances your shape without placing a synthetic implant.
Minimal Incisions
Uses small access points rather than large surgical incisions.

Are You A Good Candidate for A Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian Butt Lift uses liposuction to remove fat from areas like your waist or abdomen, then carefully transfers that fat to your backside to improve shape, volume, and balance. Our 2-step approach enhances your curves while refining other areas in the same procedure.

A BBL may be right for you if:

You may not be a good candidate for a BBL if:

You don’t have enough excess fat available for transfer
Your weight is still fluctuating significantly
You smoke or are unable to stop before and after surgery
You have an uncontrolled medical condition that could increase surgical risks
You’re unable to follow recovery instructions, including limiting pressure on the treated area

Not sure if a BBL is right for you? Let’s talk about your goals.

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“I truly appreciated how much attention they paid to my comfort throughout the entire treatment.”

Why Patients Choose Lumen

I had a great experience from beginning to end at the Lumen Center. Everyone there is super friendly and professional. My procedure went as it was explained in my consultation and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend you choose Lumen!

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Had a great experience with the Lumen Center! Very responsive and always happy to help with any questions I had. The staff is great and the office is very clean. I felt very comfortable the whole way through. Would recommend!

M.M.

The Lumen Center is honestly something special. I’ve been to a number of places and people were nice, but there’s something extra here they’re genuinely loving. I came in just for a consultation and ended up deciding to get a few light things done for now.

Everything You Should Know About BBL Costs

The cost of a BBL in Philadelphia typically ranges from $2,000 to $6,500, depending on the procedure, treatment areas, and amount of fat transfer required.

When a BBL is combined with another qualifying body contouring procedure, the fat-transfer portion of the surgery typically adds approximately $2,000 to the total cost.

Your personalized quote may be influenced by:

The number of areas treated with liposuction
The amount of fat harvested and transferred
Surgeon fees
Anesthesia and other procedure-related expenses
Compression garments
Follow-up appointments
Post-operative care and included aftercare

During your consultation, we’ll provide a clear quote, so you know exactly what to expect before moving forward.

We also offer several flexible financing options to make your BBL more affordable, with options starting as low as $199 per month:

Ready to explore your options? Book your free consultation.

What To Expect From Recovery To Results

Your consultation

You’ll meet with Dr. Kwak to talk through your goals, review the areas where fat will be taken and transferred, and map out a BBL plan that fits your body and vision.

During your BBL

Dr. Kwak performs your BBL in two stages: fat removal and fat placement. He uses minimally invasive fat transfer and local anesthesia and the full process typically takes about two hours.

Recovery

You’ll head home the same day with aftercare instructions, and most of our BBL patients take just 3–4 days off from work.

Recovery timeline:

First 1–2 weeks

Avoid sitting directly on your buttocks and use a BBL pillow when needed. Swelling and soreness are normal, and you’ll wear a compression garment.

Weeks 2–4

You can gradually increase activity while limiting direct pressure on your buttocks. Your shape begins to settle, and bruising continues to fade.

After one month

Sitting gets more comfortable, swelling improves, and your new curves look more defined.

3–4 months

Your final results take shape as the transferred fat stabilizes, revealing smoother proportions.

Tips for a smooth recovery:

Wear your compression garments as directed to support healing and maintain your new contours.
Rest on your stomach or side to avoid placing pressure on the buttocks.
Attend all scheduled follow-up visits so your surgeon can monitor your progress.
Maintain a healthy, stable weight to support long-lasting results.

Philadelphia’s Body Contouring Specialist: Meet Dr. Kwak

Dr. Andrew Kwak is a board-certified physician and respected cosmetic surgeon in the Philadelphia region with more than 20 years of experience in body contouring, liposuction, and fat transfer. He has performed thousands of body contouring procedures and is known for his minimally invasive approach to reshaping the body with natural-looking proportions.

For Brazilian Butt Lift patients, Dr. Kwak takes a two-step approach that combines strategic fat removal with precise fat transfer. Rather than focusing only on adding volume to the buttocks, he uses liposuction to refine areas such as the abdomen, waist, back, and flanks, then transfers that fat to improve overall shape and balance.

Advanced Expertise in Minimally Invasive Body Contouring

Dr. Kwak trained at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he pursued specialized training in minimally invasive surgery within the Department of Interventional Radiology. He was also an early developer of laser- and ultrasound-assisted technologies used in cosmetic surgery, experience that helped shape his non-invasive approach to modern liposuction and fat transfer.

At LUMEN, BBLs are performed through freckle-sized access points without stitches or general anesthesia. This minimally invasive technique allows Dr. Kwak to complete fat removal and fat transfer in a single session while reducing downtime compared with more traditional surgical approaches.

Before founding LUMEN in 2005, Dr. Kwak served on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and co-served on the Penn Center for Human Appearance with the Departments of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. He is also an internationally recognized educator who regularly lectures for leading cosmetic surgery and vein-care organizations.

To provide highly personalized care, LUMEN schedules only one procedure per day. Dr. Kwak remains directly involved from consultation through recovery, tailoring each BBL to the patient’s anatomy and goals and personally guiding follow-up care for up to a year.

Proudly Serving Communities Across PA

Ardmore
Blue Bell
Bryn Mawr
Chesterbrook
Devon
Gladwyne
Lower Merion
Malvern
Narberth
Paoli
Philadelphia
Radnor
Swarthmore
Villanova
Wayne

Everything You Should Know Before Booking

When will I see my final BBL results?

You’ll notice changes immediately, and your shape will continue to improve as swelling subsides. Final results typically take shape around 3–4 months once the transferred fat has settled.

Is a BBL safe?

Yes, when performed by a fat transfer specialist like Dr. Kwak, a BBL is a safe and effective body contouring procedure.

Do I have enough fat for a BBL?

We can almost always perform a BBL, even if the patient is thin. Sometimes, we have to harvest fat cells from multiple areas of the body to get the desired augmentation effect.

This process is known as a ‘skinny BBL‘ and can be performed on healthy adults with a BMI under 25. During your consultation, Dr. Kwak will evaluate your abdomen, waist, or back to determine if you’re a good candidate.

What are the advantages of a Brazilian Butt Lift over silicone implants?

A Brazilian Butt Lift uses your own fat to create softer, more natural-looking and natural-feeling results while also slimming areas such as the abdomen or flanks. Unlike implants, fat transfer requires smaller incisions and avoids implant-related concerns, such as shifting, rupture, or rejection.

Are BBL results permanent?

With proper care, BBL results can last for many years. Most patients retain approximately 60–80% of the transferred fat, which then becomes a lasting part of the body. Maintaining a stable weight through balanced nutrition and regular exercise can help preserve your new contours.

Thinking About a BBL? Let’s Talk It Through

You don’t need major surgery to get the curves you’ve always wanted. With minimally invasive BBL techniques, Dr. Kwak will help you look and feel your best without stitches, general anesthesia, or lengthy downtime.

Let’s start planning your transformation.

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