What happens during a BBL?

What happens during a BBL?

A Brazilian butt lift involves three basic steps: Fat is removed from the hips, lower back, thighs, abdomen, and/or other areas with liposuction. The extracted fat is purified and prepared for transfer. The cosmetic surgeon injects fat into specific points on the buttocks to increase volume and improve shape.

Does a BBL last forever?

The results of a Brazilian butt lift can last several months to years. Initially, more than one procedure may be needed to achieve desirable results. It can also take up to 6 months to see full results from the initial procedure.

How long do BBL results last?

Finally, everything stabilizes between three and six months. You can expect a BBL's results to last for up to several years, and perhaps even several decades depending on how well you treat your buttocks during the recovery process.

Does a BBL flatten your stomach?

For Miami, FL patients seeking a BBL with fat taken from the abdomen, the first step in this process is to define how much fat will be taken and transferred. The fat will be removed first using liposuction on the stomach. This process alone can leave you with a slimmer, flatter stomach, which is exciting in itself!

What are the risks of a BBL?

Risks of BBL surgery include:

• Bruising.
• Stretch marks.
• Infection.
• Blood clots.
• Excessive blood loss.
• Cardiac and pulmonary complications.
• Deep vein thrombosis.
• Fat embolism (injected fat moves into the bloodstream and travels to the lungs)

How much do a BBL cost?

Typically, Brazilian butt lift costs range from $10,500 to $16,500, plus tax. The total cost will vary based on each person's body and desired results, and how the procedure will need to be performed in order to achieve those results.

What does your face look like after BBL treatment?

Brown patches or spots will look darker and more pronounced immediately following BBL treatments. In 2-3 days, these brown areas become even darker and frequently feel scaly like coffee grounds on your skin. Within 1 - 2 weeks, these dark, scaly areas fall off and leave new, healthy skin behind.

How much BMI do you need for BBL?

BMI for tummy tuck and combo procedures, like a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and a breast augmentation, for example, must be 32 or less.

Does BBL get saggy?

It is important for patients to understand that, despite its name, the Brazilian butt lift is not designed to address loose, excess skin. While some skin tightening will likely occur after the buttocks is filled out during BBL, patients whose primary concern is sagging skin may be better suited to another procedure.

What surgery has the highest death rate?

The operations with the highest mortality in the 1.5 months after surgery were femur fracture reduction, hip arthroplasty (other, i.e., not total replacement), and coronary artery bypass.