While a Brazilian butt lift is typically a safe and effective way to improve buttock fullness, shape, and size, it is still a surgical procedure. As such, patients considering a BBL must carefully research providers and select a highly-qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Doing so, will help maximize surgical outcomes and limit the risk of Brazilian butt lift complications.
Continue reading to learn possible Brazilian butt lift complications, including a potentially fatal consequence of a BBL gone wrong.
What Are Possible Brazilian Butt Lift Complications?
When performed by a highly skilled and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Singh, a Brazilian butt lift is considered to be an extremely safe and effective procedure.
That being said, it is not risk-free, and patients may experience side effects and complications intra- or post-operatively.
Non-life-threatening Brazilian butt lift complications include bleeding, infection, and fat necrosis.
What is the Most Serious Brazilian Butt Lift Complication?
Of all the possible Brazilian butt lift complications, pulmonary embolism and subsequent death are the most serious. This potentially fatal complication can occur when fat is injected too deeply and punctures blood vessels in the buttocks. As a result, injected fat can enter the circulatory system, travel to the lungs, and obstruct the patient’s oxygen supply.
Risk Factors for Brazilian Butt Lift Complications
A number of factors can affect a patient’s risk for Brazilian butt lift complications, including:
- Amount of fat injected
- Angle of fat injection
- Type and size of cannula used
- Patient’s position on the operating table
- Patient’s weight
- Injection depth and technique used
- Procedure length
That being said, it is imperative that patients insist on a trusted, experienced, and well-qualified board-certified plastic surgeon, who regularly performs BBL and is acutely-aware of potential dangers.
Considering a BBL?
If you are considering a Brazilian butt lift, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Navin Singh.
