Can you get BBL after butt implants? What are the risks? How long would I have to wait to get a BBL after getting butt implants?

Hello and thanks for your question. In general, most patients can safely undergo a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) after receiving butt implants. Your surgeon will need to avoid the implants during the procedure, but a board-certified and experienced plastic surgeon shouldn’t have any issue doing so. Infection is always a risk with any type of procedure, but a qualified surgeon will take all necessary precautions to limit risks of any kind.


You should plan on waiting at least six months before undergoing your BBL following your butt implant procedure. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to create a personalized timeline for you during an in-person consultation. They will also be able to answer any other questions you may have and determine if you are a good candidate for a BBL. Best of luck!

This is a great question thank you!Fat grafting can be safely combined with gluteal implant placement either in a single stage or in two separate procedures. Implants are usually placed inside the gluteus major muscle, while fat is safely injected in the subcutaneous tissue, avoiding the risk of puncturing the implants. It is usually recommended that patients wait at least six months between procedures to allow swelling to resolve and all scar tissue to settle.

You could have fat transfer after gluteal implants. There would be a small risk of the implants becoming infected. Ideally, no fat would be injected into or around the implant, especially if your needs are more lateral. See a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation to get more information. 

Dear plastic090909,
you should be fully healed prior to any additional elective procedure. 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

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Yes, it is possible to get fat transferred after butt implants, but I would recommend to wait six months between surgeries, but remember that all depends on your health and lab tests.
l suggest you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

it's definitely possible to have a BBL after gluteal implants. Fat transfer can complement implants beautifully since the implants only give volume in certain areas.  Depending at what level the implants are placed there may be some limitation of grafting fat deep into the gluteus muscle. Some plastic surgeons frown upon doing this because of the potential complication of fat embolism's.  This is a very serious complication and it should be respected.  Still there should be lots of hose tissue to support the fat graft especially if you're looking to get volume on the hips( really upper part about her thigh) or outer side of the buttocks.  Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with gluteal fat transfer.  If you were happy with your gluteal implants than that plastic surgeon may be the person to stay with.  Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D. 

Hi and welcome to our forum!Fat grafting to the buttocks can be performed after previous placement of buttock implants. As the implants are made of sold silicone rubber and not a gel, there is no risk of puncture damage. There is theoretic increased infection risk as fat transfer involves manipulation of the fat outside of the body, which is then injected into the proximity of the previously placed buttock implant. If the buttock implants are subfascial or submuscular, they are in a totally separate plane, and the increased risk is negligible. The operator must be aware of the presence of the previous implants to ensure superficial placement. It is best to wait at least 6 12 months before contemplating BBL to allow for subsidence of swelling and the hypervascularity of healing.Seek evaluation form a board certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes...