Can a BBL be done in multiple sessions?

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I went to a board certified surgeon, I didnt want general Anethesia. He offered to do it under local anesthesia where I could return to work in 2 days. Then a week from then come back to do lipo fat transfer in my butt from my stomach under local. Is it normal to have a bbl done in two sessions?

William Bruno, MD · Answer

No, it is not normal to do a fat transfer to the buttock in multiple sessions. You can do it your way (local) or you can do it your surgeon's preferred way in one session. Consult with a few plastic surgeon's if you are not sure. Most experienced plastic surgeons will perform this procedure under general anesthesia.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Nathan Kludt, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I personally perform the BBL procedure under general anesthesia as it requires a significant amount of liposuction and contouring of the waistline and buttock. I would be sure to check that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as having experience in the procedure you are interested in. Best, Dr. Kludt

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Is this normal?   Absolutely not!First of all, There is no need to do it in two stages!   If you want it done well and safely, the best, safest and most comfortable way to have this done and get excellent results is to go to sleep.  Doing it awake in stages is going to allow small amounts of fat to be placed in your butt, with little change or improvement!   I have performed this procedure now for almost 20 years.   I have never had anyone unhappy with their results!  If it is done correctly and if you are a good candidate, you can get an excellent result!   Be sure to consult with Board Certified PLASTIC SURGEONS!    And, be sure they have a lot of experience with this procedure!   Good LuckDr M

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

See another board certified plastic surgeon, who operates at a certified facility and does a ton of Brazilian butt lifts, and large volume fat transfers, and you'll be in better hands. To prove my point I suggest you ask a simple question of the surgeon you trust to do a BBL: How many of these did you do last year? (The way she, or he, is suggesting it be done.) Don't settle for vague answers. Your fat and body are too precious to be used to test new unproven methods. Then go elsewhere, and get it done under some form of light anesthesia in one session, by someone who has done at least a hundred BBLs  in 2015.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A BBL can be done in several sessions if you desire.  I often will do it in one session using either general anesthesia or local.

Can a BBL be done in multiple sessions?

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