Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) are the fastest growing plastic surgery procedure in recent memory. In 2021 alone, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported more than 60,000 butt augmentation procedures completed. That’s up from fewer than 10,000 in 2012.
The BBL enhances the shape and size of your buttocks using fat that’s harvested from other areas of your body. We offer this cosmetic surgery here at Lansdowne Aesthetic Center and have many satisfied patients. However, we want you to fully understand the pros and potential cons of a BBL before signing up.
A Brazilian Butt Lift involves the transfer of fat from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, to the buttocks. The procedure increases the shapeliness of the buttocks and contours the donor sites, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing figure.
A Brazilian Butt Lift can give you the well-proportioned physique you’ve always wanted. Patients seek a BBL to achieve:
A BBL enhances your backside in a natural-looking way. Since the procedure uses your own fat, the augmented buttocks tend to look and feel more natural compared to synthetic implants.
The fat grafting process means that you not only enhance your buttocks but also slim down other areas of your body. This can result in a more balanced and proportionate overall appearance.
Compared to buttock implants, a BBL is less invasive. The procedure involves liposuction and fat injection, which generally leads to fewer complications and a quicker recovery time.
The results you achieve with a BBL last several years and even a decade, especially if you maintain a steady weight. Since the procedure uses your body's own fat cells, the results can adapt naturally with your body over time.
A BBL allows for a high degree of customization. We can tailor the procedure to your specific body shape and aesthetic goals, whether you want to look voluptuous, athletic, or just more in proportion.
Although a Brazilian Butt Lift sounds like it might just be the ideal way to get the physique you want, the procedure does have some down sides:
Like any surgical procedure, a BBL carries risks. These include infection, fat embolism, asymmetry, and anesthesia-related complications. The good news is that by choosing a board-certified surgeon like Dr. Yaqub Baraki, you minimize these risks.
Recovery from a BBL can be lengthy and requires careful adherence to all post-operative instructions. You need to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for several weeks and may need to wear compression garments to support healing.
Not all the transferred fat survives the grafting process. It’s possible that some of the injected fat may be reabsorbed by the body. This can reduce the results on your backside and mean you need additional procedures for optimal results.
Ideal candidates for a BBL need to have sufficient fat stores for harvesting. If you’re very thin, you may not be an appropriate candidate for the procedure.
A BBL can bring you increased self-confidence as you feel better about the shape of your body. But, the procedure requires focused recovery and may not be right for everyone.
At Lansdowne Aesthetic Center, we prioritize your safety and satisfaction. Call 703-844-3811 today, or use this website to check for available appointments, so you can learn more about the Brazilian Butt Lift and other body contouring options.
