What are the complications with bbl and how often does it happen?

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Hello Dr.s! I've been researching the bbl for quiet some time now and I don't know If I'm just reading too much into it and over thinking it. But can u guys tell me what the complications are and how often does it happen? I've read so much scary stuff from lipo burns to blood clots and nerocis. I'm a pretty healthy girl but wanna know what I'm getting myself into. Thank u so much for the help.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Lipo burns can be avoided if a heat source is not used.  Fat necrosis can be minimized with good technique and proper postoperative care.    The risk of blood clots can be minimized.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Norman G. Morrison, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

For a healthy
individual like you said you were, complications from Brazilian butt lift
surgery are extremely rare. Just be
honest with your surgeon regarding personal health information that he needs to
know about you, such as smoking and use of birth control pills that may cause
blood clotting or may lead to pulmonary embolism.Infections and necrosis are also not that
common, especially when the procedure is done correctly, and in the hands of a
trained and experienced surgeon.Make
sure that you choose a board certified plastic surgeon with a good background
on butt lift surgeries.

John Squires, MD (retired) · Answer

I do many Brazilian Butt Lifts or BBL (fat grafting of the buttocks). It is very rare to have a complication. The most important thing to know is that some of the fat will resorb over the first 6-12 months. Experience and proper technique will minimize this but it will happen to a certain extent.  Bleeding is nearly unheard of. Infection can theoretically happen but is rare. If this happened, it should be able to be managed with antibiotics. Fat necrosis used to happen when large amounts of fat were injected in a lump. With current techniques of multiple, small volume tunnels, this is rare. Blood clots in the legs (DVT) can travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolus which can be very serious. We do a detailed evaluation of your risk factors for DVT and treat you accordingly. In most cases sequential compression boots during surgery are all that is needed. Some patients need the boots at home for a couple of weeks. Some higher risk patients are treated with blood thinners (Lovenox). Fat can be injected into a vein, causing fat embolus which can also be very serious. Injecting with small diameter blunt tipped cannulae minimizes this risk. Seek a plastic surgeon who is certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery who specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery,
as evidenced by membership in The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery. Ask to see many pre and post op photos and speak with previous
patients.

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