How Long Does Brazilian Butt Lift Results Last?

Hi there-
As long as it is done by an experienced BBL surgeon, your outcome should be permanent.
Once the fatty tissue "takes", meaning that it has re-established a blood supply, there should be no reason it would "melt away"...
Having said that, if you were to lose a major amount of weight, your buttocks will get smaller (just as the rest of you would), but the SHAPE of your butt and its relationship to your other body contours should be maintained.
These are prime reasons why our BBL patients are so very happy.
Please see my BBL before and afters here on RealSelf for confirmation.

This is a very common question as patients want the resultto last if they are going to undergo surgery.



Fat transfer has become so popular because it allows yoursurgeon to use your own body tissue for the augmentation. Liposuction is performed over several areasdepending on the individual patient needs, and the amount of fat needed.



The results tend to last for years to come if your weight isstable. Just like any liposuctionprocedure, this does not prevent your body from being able to put on weight.



With the fat transfer patients typically lose about 30% ofthe fat that is initially transferred, the fat that is present six monthspost-op will remain as long as your weight is stable. If you lose weight you can lose some of thetransferred fat, and if you gain weight you can increase the size of yourbuttock. The benefit of the fat transferis that the fat is your own and acts just like the fat in other parts of yourbody. The benefit of the Brazilian ButtLift is not only the fat transferred to your buttock but the shapetransformation. This new shape will last for years as you will now have more ofan hourglass figure than a square shape.



If you are at a healthy weight and maintain that you will beable to enjoy your results for year to come.



When considering this procedure it is very important thatyou have your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon thatcommonly performs this procedure.



I hope this helps.

The fat that survives long term (over three months postop) following a BBL behaves just like fat anywhere else in the body and is permanent. However, there are a lot of factors going on shortly after the operation is done that confuse the situation. First, there is swelling from the operation itself and, second, the amount of fat that survives for the long term is not 100%. Third, mechanical factors during the first several weeks of the operation will also affect how much survives. All these things come together to end up with a very dramatic early postop result which, with good technique and care, should result in a natural and improved shape and volume of the buttocks that lasts permanently.

4-ever! The fat transferred to your buttocks is your own fat. As long as your weight does not fluctuate, neither will the volume of your buttocks. Drooping and sagging will still happen as it is a normal part of aging but a good BBL should last 10-20 years.

The healthy fat tissue transferred to the buttock needs to pick up blood supply in order to survive. Your body will dissolve and breakdown the fat tissue which has been damaged during the transfer and the fat that didn't pick up blood flow. Any fat that survives after 3 months is expected to stay permanently. That's why the best outcome is achieved by: 1- handling the fat tissue very gently during the harvest and transfer to avoid damaging it2- Avoid pressure on the transferred fat3- Avoid smoking or vaping nicotine, which shuts down the blood flow and increases fat lossYour results should be permanent provided you maintain your weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Thank you for your question. Results are permanent as long as your post op directions are followed. Please refer to your surgeon with any further questions.

The results of Brazilian butt lift surgery are visible immediately after the surgery but the butt to take its final form happens 1 year after the surgery. The settling of the fat takes time. The results of this surgery appears natural and feels natural. However, the size of the butt may decrease over time. A part of the size gained right after surgery disappears because a part of the fat is absorbed by your body (approximately 60-80% of the injected fat is permanent, more or less is permanent can be different patients). As it heals and as you notice that your wish to have a more sizable butt is realized, your satisfaction with your new appearance will also increase, because the fat that is transferred may decrease or increase just like the fat in other parts of your body.  

Hello Sandra80,

It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Several factors affect fat resorption such as patients’ anatomy, history of smoking, non-compliance with post-op protocols, etc. However, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) successful results can be permanent. Usually, a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon will achieve around 65% to 85% survival rate of the fat cells. Patients can actively contribute on the success of the procedure and longevity of the results by following their surgeon’s recovery recommendations. I typically suggest my patients avoiding cigarettes and heavy drinking because these habits reduce circulation throughout the body, leading to the degradation of new cells. Another fundamental measure is wearing specialized compression garments around the clock (except for showering) for six months, to reduce swelling and help their skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. Additionally, at least ten lymphatic drainage massage sessions are required, starting 24 hours after the procedure, to eliminate excess lymph fluid, alleviate swelling and discomfort, and also prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations, and/or fibrosis). In my experience, patients who successfully avoid sitting or putting pressure on their buttocks or stretching for the first 8 weeks after BBL surgery are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. I wouldn’t recommend doing squats and lunges during the first 8 weeks following BBL surgery because it can cause the resorption of the newly transferred fat cells. Since every case is different, consult with your plastic surgeon to assess your candidacy for BBL surgery and discuss your specific needs and concerns. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.

Thanks for your question...
Once you are fully healed, the fat cells should remain. However, if you significantly lose a large amount of weight, your fat cells in your buttocks will shrink.
Best to keep a stable weight. Please see your surgeon if you are still concerned.
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Regards,

Thanks for your question.  Around 70% of fat that is grafted is typically expected to survive long term. We also put a little extra to account for loss of fat post operative, which is reabsorbed gradually by the body. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

About 50-70% of the fat injected into your buttocks will "take" provided that you follow instructions and don't sit on the butt for a few weeks. Once this has "taken", it has grown a local blood supply. This means it is yours to keep! Even if you lose weight or gain weight, your proportions should stay the same. That means your waist to butt ratio (or hourglass figure) is going to stay the same. I usually will talk to the patient about their ideal buttocks size, looks at pictures they like, and compare it to what they currently have. I then usually will "overshoot" the target by 30-50% knowing that much is going to reabsorb, so we get close to their target. Good luck with your journey!
Ramsen Azizi M.D.
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Chicago