Do Brazilian butt lifts last forever, or are they temporary?

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Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a great question as patients want to know the long-term outcomes of their Brazilian Butt Lift.  It is important to know what you can expect from your butt augmentation surgery as this will help you make the best choice to achieve the results you desire from your surgery. 
  
The Brazilian Butt Lift has become extremely popular because it transforms your entire shape.  The liposculpting of the abdomen, back and flanks will decrease the size of your waist, while the fat transfer to the butt and hips augments those areas.  The combination of the hip and butt augmentation with the liposculpting transforms a person shape from square to hourglass figure. 
  
The liposculpting will stay for years to come if you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your weight stable.  That means you will be able to enjoy your new hourglass figure for years to come.  
  
The second part of the surgery is the fat transfer.  Fat transfer procedures are incredibly popular as we use your own fat for the augmentation.  The keys to fat transfer procedures are the amount of fat initially transferred and the post-operative care.
  
First of all, it is important that enough fat is transferred during your Brazilian Butt Lift as patients do lose some of the fat that is transferred over the first 6 weeks or so.  In general patients lose about 40% of the fat that is transferred.  Thus, it is important to transfer a significant amount of fat so that patients can still look amazing after a portion of the fat is absorbed.  
  
The second part of maintaining an incredible result is the post-operative care.  Patients who stay off their butt for the first six weeks after their surgery keep much more of the fat that was transferred after their Brazilian Butt Lift.  I can’t stress enough the difference it makes in the results of your butt augmentation if you avoid pressure on your buttock after surgery. 
  
I have patients that are years out from their Brazilian Butt Lift and still have an amazing result.  Patients that can maintain a healthy lifestyle and do a good job following the post-operative instructions tend to be very happy with their Brazilian Butt Lift results.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

After the initial shrinkage of fat cells after injection (30-50%) the remainder of fat cells will be permanent. As your body weight goes up or down later in life, so will the size of the fat cells.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

After the initial 25 to 50% loss, the fat that remains is permanent.   I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Your results should be permanent, with exercise and a clean diet. Lifting, squats and lunges after a BBL will only help increase muscle bulk and definition and achieve a more projected buttocks.
If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Long term results are usually evident after 2-3 months as the swelling subsides. Usually 30% will be lost over time.

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