Do BBL results only last up to a year? I read that after a year patients aren't too happy with their results as they lose fat?

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I'm going for BBL in the new year and now I'm a little discouraged because I read on here that a lot of women who get the BBL end up going for round 2 or get Butt Implants because after a year their original results start to fade overtime as they lose weight or the swelling is just so much at the beginning that once it goes away it just looks like your back to normal and never had the surgery to begin with. So I'm beginning to think it's a waste of $$

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

The results from BBL are highly dependent of technique.  I use a system from Wells Johnson that efficiently transfer fat and the results are long lasting.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I receive pictures or videos from former patients that show results 3 years and more after the procedure to illustrate longevity of result.

John V. Williams, MD · Answer

The final result of a BBL are dependent upon many factors and for this reason the results are variable.  An implant that is placed is for the most part predictable because it will not change in size or shape. Fat injection for a BBL depends upon the patient's body type, as well as how the fat is harvested, processed and injected and the patient's dietary and nutritional  status after surgery.  All of these factors will determine the long term results. 
With all type of fat injections it has become well recognized that a certain percentage of the injected fat will not remain. This may vary from 20-50%. 
Both butt implants and fat injection have advantages as well as possible problems and complications. A final decision  must take into account  the balance between these

George Lefkovits, MD · Answer

In my experience of performing over 1000 cases of BBL since 2001 I have found that if after 5-6 weeks the butt has remained stable without any significant absorption of fat, then there is an excellent chance that the fat will remain.An if a second procedure is desired it can be performed after 3 months( if there is sufficient donor fat). But, in my opinion, there is no comparison in terms of the naturalness of the result between fat transfer and the use of an implant. Fat can be molded and customized with the feel being that of a natural butt. The complication rate of fat transfer is also less than with the use of implants. You should consult with a Board Certified PS with lots of experience performing BBL surgery Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that most women can get a nice result after one procedure, but they sometimes want more and get a second or even a third.  Not all fat takes and so usually after 2-3months after the swelling subsides the buttocks become a bit smaller.

Do BBL results only last up to a year? I read that after a year patients aren't too happy with their results as they lose fat?

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Do BBL results only last up to a year? I read that after a year patients aren't too happy with their results as they lose fat?

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