How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Last?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: longevity, risk

I was curious to know how long a brazilian butt lift lasts? I know the fat has a tough time surviving, what happens if it dies in your buttocks, is that safe? Should I be worrying about health risks or it looking bad down the line... or it going away eventually? Thanks so much for addressing my concerns! I don't really know anyone that has had one for a few years.

5 answers to How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Last?

Brazilian butt left how long does it last

The Brazilian butt lift is a liposuction fat injection. When you do the fat injection you're doing a free graft. This is similar to a skin graft. When you put the fat into the buttocks it initially has no blood supply. After several days the blood vessels will grow into the fat cells and keep the fat cells alive. In the best case scenario 65 to 70% of the fat cells are put in should live. So that means 35 to 30% die. In my experience my patients buttocks will decrease in size... more

Wendell Perry, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.wperrymd.com

Brazilian Butt Lift Longevity

As others have said, after transfer, ~60-75% of fat cells will survive. The fat that survives after 3 months postoperatively will then live forever in its new location (i.e. the buttocks). In theory then, the results obtained at 3 months following a Brazilian butt lift are permanent. However, the body will still age and change with time, just like someone who has not undergone a Brazilian butt lift. Jaime Perez, M.D. Brazilian Butt Lift Specialist in Tampa,... more

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

Longevity of fat grafts with BBL

Approximately 60-80% of the fat that is grafted or transferred from unwanted areas to the buttocks in the brazilian buttock lift will remain permanently. This is on the average, meaning some cases may retain a higher percentage and some a lower percentage. The surgical technique and candidate are critical to obtaining a good result, therefore a surgeon experienced in these techniques and one that is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is very important. ... more

Sean A. Simon, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian Buttock lift

In Brazilian Butt Lift, about 60-80% of the fat will survive and stay forever. The fat that does not take is absorbed by the body, no ill health effect. Some will form oil cysts and some will form fat necrosis and hard lumps that need to be treated.