Many women and men elect to undergo plastic surgery because they want to enhance their appearance and achieve long-lasting results. So, it’s not surprising that patients considering a Brazilian butt lift may want to know: Is BBL permanent?
Continue reading to learn all about BBL outcomes, including what patients can expect in terms of volume, shape, and longevity.
What is BBL?
BBL, also known as a Brazilian butt lift, is a surgical procedure designed to enhance buttock volume, shape, contours, and proportions.
It is performed in two steps. The first uses liposuction to extract excess fat from a donor site, such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or back. This not only slims and sculpts the targeted area, it also provides transferrable fat that is purified and injected into the buttocks.
What Can Patients Expect from BBL Results?
While many patients want to know – Is BBL permanent? – they are also curious about what they can expect from results.
Immediately after surgery, buttocks will look especially voluminous. However, within the first 2 weeks, you can expect to lose about 40% of the initial volume. Not to worry, as the grafted stem cells will begin to regenerate and stimulate the production of new fat cells.
As this occurs, buttock volume will increase, and your backside will appear fuller, rounder, and more lifted.
Is BBL Permanent?
Now, for the question on everyone’s mind – Is BBL permanent?
While results can vary from patient to patient, BBL is typically a semi-permanent procedure. That’s because BBL results are contingent upon fat cells, which are also semi-permanent in nature.
What’s more, the aging process has the potential to modify buttock shape, size, and position. That being said, patients can best preserve BBL effects by maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
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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.
