Our video series, In the OR, follows patients over the course of their plastic surgery journey—from the initial consultation with their surgeon to the operating room on the day of their procedure to the follow-up appointment where their results are revealed. In this installment, we’re taking you into the OR during a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
The BBL is a procedure in which a surgeon removes unwanted fat from other areas of the body, then injects that fat into the buttocks and hips for a fuller, rounder shape. It’s one of the most researched and reviewed procedures on RealSelf.
Meet Courtney Rodriguez, a 32-year-old mother of two whose busy career has kept her from exercising as often as she’d like. She’s looking to remove fat from areas where she’s gained weight and enhance her buttocks. In this episode, Courtney consults with Dr. Alan N. Larsen, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta.
It’s the day of Courtney’s BBL surgery. In episode two, Dr. Larsen gives an intimate look into what actually happens during liposuction and fat transfer.
On the final episode, Courtney describes what recovery was like in the initial days post-op, checks in with Dr. Larsen, and reveals her final results.
