What are the long term effects of a BBL on the gluteus muscles?

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I understand that some doctors Inject fat into the gluteus muscles for better survivability of the fat. What is the long term effect of fat being injected into the glute muscles? Will it possibly cause any of the glute muscles to have undue stress on them over time or less functionality? I am asking as I am a power weight lifter with an upcoming lipo surgery date and wanted to be most informed about how a BBL might possibly negatively impact my performance or if the fat will loose shape later.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.  Fat is no longer injected into the muscles for safety reasons.

Omar Tillo, MD, MS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

BBL done properly, doesn't affect the gluteal muscle. Gluteal exercise after full recovery from BBL build volume and strengths which helps in giving a firm fuller shape. 
Stay away from those surgeons who inject into the muscle as this has been proven to be dangerous and might lead to fat embolism as elegantly demonstrated in landmark study by Dr Del Vecchio.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear esssjay,
in case of BBL surgery, fat is transferred above the muscles so it doesn't have any effect on muscles. Most patients are able to return to their daily routine within a few days. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The great thing about this surgery is that the transformation that occurs in a couple of hours in the operating room trumps any period of time in the gym.  Having said that, lunges, squats, and other exercises that cause hypertrophy of the gluteus muscles will help the result. 
Squats and lunges after a BBL will only increase muscle bulk and definition which is probably a good thing in most patients looking to achieve a more projected, lifted buttock.  However, just make sure that the body fat percentage is held in check or you will lose some of the fat.  And do not overdo it when you return to the gym; assess tolerance as your gradually build up to what you were able to do before the BBL.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Injecting fat under the muscle is dangerous and carries many health risks. This is why no doctor should incur in this practice.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

What are the long term effects of a BBL on the gluteus muscles?

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