Can a Brazilian butt lift be performed after a nonsurgical BBL? Only one session done so far

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Is it possible to get a brazilian butt lift after a non surgical bbl? I've only gotten one round of tripak injections. I am 5'9, 160 lbs.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Well, you are right in considering other surgical options before wasting more money on non-surgical (“fillers”) buttock augmentation options.  But, before you jump into BBL, please read below.

There are currently only two FDA approved surgical options for augmenting the buttock/hip area:  1) Buttock and cosmetic Hip Implants (which are soft semi-solid silicone rubber implants that cannot rupture &/or leak) and 2)Brazilian Butt Lift (aka BBL) - which utilizes the patients own fat from liposuction then transfers this fat into the buttock. On the other hand, BBL using Sculptra is a dangerous waste of money and is NOT FDA approved. and/or hips and   . So what it comes down to, like any surgery, is proper patient selection and long-term results. Implants provide the only guarantee for a sustained permanent result and tend to be ideal for perking up not only lean or deflated buttocks but also providing substantial projection to any butt, which is what every single patient wants.

Unfortunately, fat typically melts away leaving disappointing results after 12 months, often sooner.  Unless your BBL surgeon is injecting only 200 to 300 ccs of fat into each buttock cheek, a large percentage of that fat is going to die.  Dead fat leads to dents and dimpling like cellulite, unevenness, loss of projection, and fatty necrotic oil cysts which are hard marbles and can be very tender 
Unfortunately, because ~70+ % of the fat transferred will melt away within a year, most patients are not good candidates for BBL because they lack an adequate amount of fat to harvest. Beware, if a surgeon asks you to purposely gain weight (i.e. fat) before BBL, know that the fat you lose first as you get back to your baseline weight after surgery is that very same fat that was transferred into your buttock, hence your new buttock shrinks first, the fastest, and the most...so please do not fall victim to this recommendation. Even those patients that had adequate amounts of fat pre-operatively, still end up seeking buttock implants after a year or so because most of the fat transferred melted away leaving them with minimal result.  Fillers such as Sculptra are cost prohibitive, provided enough volume is injected (i.e. at least 400 cc of active ingredient costing over $300,000) and last only 12 - 18 months.  So, if you're looking for a reliable, predictable, and long-term permanent option that also provides projection in the central buttock, buttock and hip implants are your solution. Please note that an extremely few number of board certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock or hip implants, so you may need to travel far and away from home to find this particular surgeon.  Glad to help.

Luis Mario Salazar, MD · Answer

Hello thanks for asking. Remember that Brazilian buttlift its your own fat prepared with liquid. If you already have a HA body filler, this is a temporary treatment, doing the surgery before its totally gone. That will be the safest way to do it, since you will only have results of one treatment. Once HA filler is gone then you are back in your natural  volume and your own fat can be place according to your natural anatomy achieving the best results.  Good luck, Dr Luis.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

There should be no issues having a BBL (with your own fat) performed after previously having buttock injections.
Dr. Taranow

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I’m not familiar with that product. Each provider will have their own reviews. You should also confirm that you’re a good candidate for the procedure in the first place. To get an assessment and find out if surgeons are willing to work with you I suggest scheduling multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons who have experience with this procedure.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Can a Brazilian butt lift be performed after a nonsurgical BBL? Only one session done so far

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