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I have wanted to do a BBL for years. I have researched it and now at 40 I want it. I suffer from anxiety already but researching and reading that death may be an option is not comforting. The fact that a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX preformed one and "accidentally" punctured an Aorta? Is definitely insane? I have chosen a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami. I have done so much research my head hurts. Embolisims, punctured organs, toxicity from Anesthesia?? Please help

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thoracic or abdominal injury along with significant PE and lidocaine toxicity all account for less than 0.1% of problems after liposuction.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is good that you are doing your research, and yes find a board certified plastic surgeon. There are going to be risks in any type of surgery you do. Death rates are low in this surgery (if performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon). The chances of embolisms or puncturing an organ is low. Always consult with your surgeon if you are a good candidate for this surgery. Hope this helps, best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I understand your concerns. With a properly done BBL, the risk of embolism, punctured organs, toxicity is relatively low. In our Atlanta office, this procedure is done using IV Sedation reducing the risk of general anesthesia. While doing liposuction, your surgeon should be aware of where his/her instruments are at all times, especially the tip of the instrument. Being aware of this, significantly decreases, if not eliminates, your potential for any sort of organ/vessel puncture. Your best bet is to find a Plastic Surgeon close to you. There are many Plastics surgons in Atlanta who perform these operation safely every week. Good luck

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

Hello. With a board certified plastic surgeon in an approved facility a Brazilian butt lift is a relatively safe procedure. All surgeries carry certain risks and a Brazilian butt lift is no different but for healthy patients complications are very rare. 

	Jaime Perez, MD
	Brazilian Butt Lift Specialist
	Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Puncturing an aorta sounds very extreme, and I think the risk of that happening to you are tiny. There is usually some post op bruising and soreness with liposuction, but intra-abdominal injury is rare.

	Once the fat is harvested, usually from the flanks, outer and upper posterior thighs, or abdomen, it is separated from fluid and fatty oil, and re-injected into the buttocks.  It will not all survive, so initially some over correction may be done.

	In general, fat-grafting and liposuction are very safe.

Wilberto Cortes, MD · Answer

Serious complication with liposuction are extremely rare. Remember when dealing with humans, there is always the chance of having imperfections, complications, mistakes etc.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Blancarosa,

	   Butt augmentation is very popular today due to celebrities like J-Lo and Kim Kardashian. Idealy, fat injection would be the best , but it does not last. I had  9 patients over the last year who had fat injection to the butt and it completely or almost completelt disappeard after 1 year. It is physiologically illogical to expect a large amount of fat to survive without circulation. Sorry to add additional concern to you but that is reality. Butt implants are soft, feel and look natural and most importantly , do not disappear. Make sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with butt implants and you like his before and after results pictures.

	             Best of luck,

	                                      Dr Widder

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

It is normal to be nervous about any surgical procedure, but serious complications are rare when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. You have to be comfortable with your decision to have this done.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
When choosing a plastic surgeon, the most important thing to consider is that he or she is board certified, the experience with the procedure you are interested and that you feel comfortable in his/her hands. This issues you mention, account for less than 0.1% of problems, during or after liposuction. l recommend you to make an appointment to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

The procedure is safe and has excellent results with beautiful and longstanding enhancement of the buttocks

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