What is a BBL Surgery?
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery is a cosmetic procedure that transfers fat from one area of the body to your buttocks, in order to increase its size and shape. It consists of liposuction of “problem areas” like the abdomen, flanks, lower back or thighs with a transfer of the fat to the buttocks.
A skilled cosmetic surgeon can improve the proportions of the entire lower body with Brazilian butt lift surgery, with results lasting many years.
How is a BBL Surgery done?
- This operation is usually performed under general anesthesia. However, if the fat transfer is a fewer amount, it may be done using only local anesthesia. Typically the whole procedure will last around 2-3 hours depending on the amount of fat transferred.
2. Your surgeon will then use liposuction to remove fat from other parts of your body, such as the buttocks, abdomen, and thighs. Liposuction itself involves making an incision in the skin and then using a tube to remove fat from the body.
3. The fat reserves removed from your body are then purified and ready to be injected into your buttocks.
4. Finally, your surgeon injects the processed fat into a specific area of the buttocks to create a rounder, fuller appearance. They make three to five incisions around the hips for fat transfer.
5. Both liposuction and fat transfer incisions are closed with sutures. Your surgeon will then put on a compression garment on the affected skin area to minimize the risk of bleeding.
How much does BBL surgery cost?
In 2016, the average cost of a BBL procedure was $4,571, while buttock implants were $4,860. These averages are surgeon fees only — you may still have to consider other costs, such as hospital stays, anesthesia, and aftercare.
Be wary of “cheap” procedures that seem too good to be true. Always research your cosmetic surgeon and make sure they are a board-certified.
Insurance doesn’t cover a Brazilian butt lift because it’s not considered medically necessary. You can work with your provider ahead of time to determine all the costs involved and to see if they offer payment plans. Financing may be another option.
How long do the results last?
Brazilian butt lift results tend to last for many years. Fat cells eliminated with liposuction won’t get back to the space, and fat cells that endure move to the bottom will stay for quite a long time to come. In any case, huge weight vacillations can influence your outcomes, so keep a steady weight to keep your outcomes putting their best self forward.
Results are regularly last inside a half year of medical procedure, after leftover growing has disappeared and you are completely recuperated. At this point, your curvier bum and improved lower body extents will be recognizable by they way you look and in the manner dress fits.
Recovering after a BBL Surgery
Butt lift surgery requires some special measures during the recovery process. Although the pain is usually moderate and can be easily controlled with painkillers, you are not allowed to sit or lie on your buttocks for about 2 weeks after the surgery.
During this time, you will need to avoid sitting or laying on your behind, or you can use our bbl pillow set designed for post-surgery recovery. Your plastic surgeon will allow you to use a BBL pillow under your thighs to avoid putting pressure on your hips, allowing you to adjust your sitting posture.
Normal sitting activities are usually only allowed after about 8 weeks. According to the plastic surgeon’s instructions, you should be able to resume your daily activities within 1 week after the operation and resume work within 10 to 14 days.
Side effects of a Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery
Some side effects of a Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery include:
- infections
- scarring
- pain
- lumps under the skin in the areas suctioned or injected
- loss of skin in the treated areas due to deep infection
- fat embolism in the heart or lungs, which can be deadly
Current reports show a fatality rate of 1 in 3000 as a result of Brazilian butt lifts. When the procedure is performed incorrectly, injected fat can enter the large veins in the buttocks, and then travel to the lungs. This causes respiratory distress and ultimately death.
Another known side effect is the failure of your buttocks to take up the grafted fat stores. A certain amount of the fat injected is broken down and absorbed by your body. Sometimes you may need an additional one or two procedures.
To help minimize this risk, your surgeon may insert extra fat the first time around.
Conclusion
A BBL surgery can be an easy way to reshape and transform your body. Nonetheless, it is a cosmetic procedure that comes with some risks. The best way to reduce these risks is to do your research and finding a certified plastic surgeon that you can trust on.
