Are Brazilian Butt Lift Results Permanent?

Fat grafting is a long-lasting solution to lost volume and decreased projection. While some of the fat cells resorb after injection, the correct technique of harvesting purified, healthy fat cells ensures less resorption and maximum results. After surgery, it is important to be aware that the fat injected into the buttock will naturally act the same as the fat everywhere else in your body. If your weight changes, so will the projection and contour of your buttocks. Before getting a BBL, it is important to consult with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine whether you are a candidate for the procedure.

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

The Brazilian butt lift can create significant aesthetic
changes in the buttock region, but these changes are never permanent. As plastic surgeons we frequently set the
clock back, but we never stop the clock from ticking. In other words your new
buttock will eventually experience the impact of gravity.The
Brazilian butt lift involves transferring fat from donor sites to the buttock
area. When this procedure is performed not all of the grafted fat survives. It’s
therefore very difficult to judge the results of this procedure in the
immediate post-operative period. This is made even more difficult by the
presence of significant swelling which takes time to resolve.The
survival of fat cells is dependent upon re-establishing blood supply. This
process should be complete within two to three months of the fat transfer. At
this point the fat cells should behave in a normal manner.This
doesn’t mean that your buttock contour is permanent. Over the course of time it
will be impacted by normal aging and the impact of gravity. Individual fat
cells may still respond to fluctuations in weight and this can ultimately
effect the contour and projection of your buttock. It’s safe to say that if
your weight is stable, your buttocks should experience the normal changes that
occur throughout life.