Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a procedure that uses the patient's own fat, harvested via liposuction from areas like the abdomen and flanks, to augment and reshape the buttocks.
Definition
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a procedure that uses the patient's own fat, harvested via liposuction from areas like the abdomen and flanks, to augment and reshape the buttocks.
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What You Need to Know
The BBL involves two procedures in one: liposuction to harvest fat from donor areas (abdomen, flanks, back, thighs), then purification and strategic re-injection of the fat into the buttocks for volume, projection, and contouring. It provides dual benefit — slimming donor areas while enhancing the buttocks. Approximately 60-80% of transferred fat survives permanently if post-operative protocols are followed. The procedure has received significant attention regarding safety — fat embolism is the primary risk, with mortality rates historically higher than other cosmetic procedures. Updated safety guidelines (avoiding intramuscular injection, using ultrasound guidance, limiting injection volume) have significantly improved safety. Recovery requires avoiding sitting directly on the buttocks for 2-4 weeks (using a BBL pillow), wearing compression garments, and limiting activity for 6-8 weeks. Cost ranges from $6,000-$15,000.
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Common Patient Questions
- 1How long does a BBL last?
- 2Is a BBL safe?
- 3How much fat do you need for a BBL?
- 4When can I sit after a BBL?
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A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a procedure that uses the patient's own fat, harvested via liposuction from areas like the abdomen and flanks, to augment and reshape the buttocks. The BBL involves two procedures in one: liposuction to harvest fat from donor areas (abdomen, flanks, back, thighs), then purification and strategic re-injection of the fat into the buttocks for volume, projection, and contouring. It provides dual benefit — slimming donor areas while enhancing the buttocks.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about the BBL procedure, provides pricing, and schedules consultations with before/after gallery access.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about the BBL procedure, provides pricing, and schedules consultations with before/after gallery access.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about the BBL procedure, provides pricing, and schedules consultations with before/after gallery access.
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