How permanent are the results of a BBL?

Hello Kelseyy_93,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is proven to be a safer procedure in comparison with buttock implants. In fact, patients who have implants can experience pain and infection, and have trouble sitting on their buttocks for a longer period of time. Moreover, implant patients are more likely to develop seromas (lumps caused by an accumulation of serum within the tissue), and experience dehiscence and capsular contracture. Also, since BBL utilizes autologous fat (fat from your own body), the chance of allergic reactions to foreign substances, such as dermal fillers and implants, are reduced and the results are longer lasting. Recovery is also better with buttocks augmentation with fat grafting. BBL’s patients can usually return to work as short as one week after surgery, as opposed to those who receive buttock implants and would need at least two weeks to resume their regular activities. One of the main considerations when evaluating a patients’ candidacy for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery is whether they have enough fat stored in their body, so the surgeon can harvest enough fat cells to use during the fat transfer phase. For patients with insufficient fat deposits, plastic surgeons may advice weight gain before the BBL to qualify for the procedure. For a more voluptuous rear, I would suggest gaining at least 10 lbs. prior to your surgery. Several factors affect fat resorption such as patients’ anatomy, history of smoking, non-compliance with post-op protocols, etc. However, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) successful results can be permanent. Usually, a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon will achieve around 65% to 85% survival rate of the fat cells. Patients can actively contribute on the success of the procedure and longevity of the results by following their surgeon’s recovery recommendations. 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) for 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 BBL surgery are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. I wouldn’t recommend doing squats and lunges during the first 8 weeks following BBL surgery because it can cause the resorption of the newly transferred fat cells. Since every case is different, consult with your plastic surgeon to assess your candidacy for BBL surgery and discuss your specific needs and concerns. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.

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.

hello thank you for  your question and provided information as well.. based in your question , the bbl its permanent depending how many do you conserved.