Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL
The BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift is an innovative cosmetic surgery procedure. Its goal is to enhance the shape of the buttocks to harmonize the silhouette. This fat transfer technique offers the dual advantage of refining certain body areas while increasing the volume and shape of the buttocks. Favored for its natural and customizable results, this method allows reshaping the curves according to each patient’s desires.
What does BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift mean?
Today, there are several techniques to improve the appearance and shape of the buttocks (lipofilling, hyaluronic acid injection, or silicone implants). The BBL is a liposculpture that involves harvesting fat through liposuction and then reinjecting it (lipofilling or fat grafting) into the buttocks. The combination of liposuction and fat reinjection allows for a complete reshaping of your body. By using your own fat, usually taken from areas such as love handles, abdomen, hips, or thighs, the BBL sculpts your silhouette while increasing the volume and projection of the buttocks. It can be extended or focused on depression in the hip area or the trochanteric hollow.
Do I qualify a BBL?
BBL is for anyone wanting to improve the shape and volume of their buttocks naturally. This procedure is ideal for those who wish to reduce localized fat deposits while increasing their buttocks. The Brazilian Butt Lift is also suitable for patients looking to correct asymmetries or achieve a firmer appearance.
The BBL treats flat buttocks, buttocks emptied over the years or after weight loss, small buttocks, or hollows in the buttocks at the hip level.
Buttock lipofilling: how is the procedure performed at Leman Aesthetic Clinic?
Duration: 1.5-4 hours
Anesthesia: Local +/- sedation or general
Hospitalization: Not required
Time off work: 3-7 days
The first consultation with your surgeon is the opportunity to precisely analyze your needs and expectations in order to propose the best treatment suited to your situation.
Once the BBL indication is validated, the procedure is scheduled on an outpatient basis. You arrive on the morning of the operation and go home the same day. The procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia. It lasts between 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the fat harvesting areas. First, the surgeon performs liposuction. Then, the harvested fat is filtered and purified before being reinjected into the buttocks. The practitioner reshapes the contours of the buttocks to enhance their shape and form.
Several sessions may sometimes be necessary to achieve the desired augmentation volume.
Recovery time and healing after a BBL
The days after buttock lipofilling are moderately painful. Analgesics are systematically prescribed to improve patient comfort. Recovery after a BBL requires some precautions to ensure optimal results. It is recommended to:
- Avoid sitting or lying directly on the buttocks for the first two weeks. Using a special cushion can help distribute pressure
- Wear compression garments
- Do lymphatic drainage sessions to reduce edema and help the skin re-drape over the liposuction areas
- Allow a rest period of 3 to 7 days
- Quit smoking to minimize fat cell destruction
- Avoid intense physical activities for at least four weeks
Results and expectation after a BBL
A significant improvement in the volume and shape of the buttocks is immediately visible after the BBL. Not all transferred fat cells survive. The destroyed fat (between 20% and 40%) is then eliminated by the body. The final results are generally stable after three to six months. It is possible to make touch-ups to achieve the ideal shape. Buttock lipofilling improves both the silhouette and the well-being of patients, who regain confidence and self-esteem.
Any complications after a BBL?
Like any surgical procedure, the BBL has potential risks of complications. Adverse events (infections, hematomas, asymmetries, reaction to anesthesia) are very rare when the operation is performed by an experienced surgeon. Thanks to our modern injection technique using vibrating cannulas (Microaire), the procedure is safer, easier, and allows the injection of a larger volume (up to 30% more). The fat injection is performed in the subcutaneous tissue and never in the muscle. In some situations, we use ultrasound imaging to avoid intramuscular injections. This entire protocol makes the BBL technique very safe and reliable.
What is the cost of a BBL for buttock augmentation at Leman Aesthetic Clinic?
The price of a BBL at Leman Aesthetic Clinic starts at 7’000 CHF. This cost may vary depending on the specific needs of each patient, the complexity of the procedure, and additional techniques. A personalized consultation will provide a precise quote tailored to each situation.