How long does a BBL last?

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How long would a bbl last ? How to maintain a bbl?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello eijam_,
I appreciate your questions! Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) results can be permanent. Usually, a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon will achieve around 65% to 85% survival rate of the fat cells, and the rest will be harmlessly reabsorbed by the body. BBL patients can actively contribute on the success of the procedure and longevity of the results by following their surgeon’s recovery recommendations. Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for each patient’s needs and specific requirements. I typically suggest my patients avoiding cigarettes and heavy drinking because these habits reduce circulation throughout the body, leading to the degradation of new cells. Another fundamental measure is wearing specialized compression garments around the clock (except for showering) during six months, to reduce swelling and help their skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. Additionally, at least ten lymphatic drainage massage sessions are required, starting 24 hours after the procedure, to eliminate excess lymph fluid, alleviate swelling and discomfort, and also prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations, and/or fibrosis). In my experience, patients who successfully avoid sitting or putting pressure on their buttocks or stretching for the first 8 weeks after their surgery are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

William Rahal, MD · Answer

Most of the fat transferred during the Brazilian Butt lift procedure should be permanent. After fat is transferred into an area, it reestablishes its blood supply from the area it was transferred to. For example, after fat is transferred from the abdomen to the buttock, the blood supply of the buttock will now supply those fat cells with blood, and fat will then stay. Once this is accomplished, those fat cells will either get larger or smaller according to the rest of your body weight should you gain or lose some pounds.
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Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and then fat grafting to the gluteal region. This is a safe and effective way to contour the lower body. After a successful Brazilian Butt lift, the fat that remains will stay there for the rest of your life. Like the rest of the tissue in your body this fat will grow and age with you.Choose a board certified plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your plastic surgeon.

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