Dr. John Paul Tutela headshot.
Dr. John Paul Tutela is a cosmetic surgeon.
  • Dr. John Paul Tutela has offered Brazilian butt lift surgery since he started his practice in 2014.
  • He said its popularity continues to grow and his clientele has doubled over the years.
  • Tutela said the surgery is great, but patients who are too big or too skinny shouldn't get it done.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. John Paul Tutela, a 43-year-old plastic surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey, about performing Brazilian butt lift surgeries. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I started my practice in 2014, and even though I offer a lot of different procedures, The Brazilian butt lift continues to be one of the most popular surgeries that my clients come in for.