5 Things to Know If You’re Considering a Brazilian Butt Lift
The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) gained significant popularity starting in 2016, and the demand for this cosmetic procedure continues to be strong. The surge in interest can partly be attributed to evolving beauty standards that increasingly emphasize curvier body shapes.
In most cases, it involves harvesting fat in areas where it is unwanted and injecting it into the buttocks to create enhanced body contour. If you are considering getting a BBL, this guide can fill you in on anything you need to know prior.
The Patient Profile
The Brazilian Butt Lift is most popular with women in the 30 to 39 age bracket, followed by the 20 to 29 age bracket. Additionally, the procedure tends to be more prevalent among Hispanic and Black women compared to Caucasians. This demographic difference often reflects varying cultural beauty standards.
Several factors likely contribute to the age distribution. For example, it’s at 30 when most people start getting financially stable and can afford luxuries. Around this time, the body starts changing and losing its natural contour. As such, women wishing to maintain their natural looks or enhance them tend to go for the BBL.
Not All the Fat Will Last
“The best thing about using body fat to create a lift around the buttocks is that the patients do not introduce any foreign chemicals or inserts into their bodies. They only use fat from their body harvested from one part and used in another,” says Ohio-based Plastic Surgeon Jennifer Greer of Greer Plastic Surgery.
On the flip side, not all the engrafted fat will remain. According to plastic surgery industry experts, only around 69 to 80 percent of the engrafted fat remains. So, there are cases where you may need to undergo more than one procedure.
There Are Some Associated Risks
Like other plastic surgery procedures, getting a BBL carries some risks, including infection, fat embolism, bleeding, and symmetry problems. These risks increase if you do not get the procedure from a certified board surgeon. For example, fat embolism occurs when fat particles enter the bloodstream and restrict the flow of blood, which can be caused by poor injection techniques.
Also, suffering harm at the hands of an unqualified practitioner can leave you exposed as you may not have access to compensation for harm suffered. So, while the deal may sound good, it’s best to work with plastic surgery experts whose licensing you can verify.
You Will Have to Sit Less
Getting a BBL means having to get injections and pushing material that was previously somewhere else into existing body tissue. You can expect to experience some discomfort, swelling, and bruising for a few weeks following the procedure.
As such, you will want to avoid sitting or sleeping on your back for the duration your doctor recommends. Some forms of massage, such as lymphatic massage, can help hasten the healing, but you have to make sure the doctor recommends any interventions you apply.
BBL Alternatives
Everything mentioned in this post to this point addresses fat grafting BBL. However, it is not the only option you have. You can also get implants similar to implants used in breast augmentation.
Another alternative is plastic surgery procedures that address loose skin and fat around the buttock to enhance the appearance of the but without having to add or remove anything in the buttocks. Other procedures include injecting dermal filler and Sculptra.