I'd like to know if a BBL is permanent and if it will shrink over time, sag, or get smaller with exercise. Does it soften up after the procedure and become natural and bouncy?
Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? Thank you for your question. This is a very important question and one which will generate several different answers and opinions. The bottom line is that the fat that gets blood supply and nutrients from the surrounding tissue and survives will eventually become permanent but this process takes several months. The debate is on how much of the injected fat survives and in my opinion, that is dependent on technique (among other factors). Some surgeons claim very large volumes of injected fat (1000-2000 cc per buttock) but this is usually fat that undergoes very little purification and processing and often includes volume attributed to fluid, oils, dead fat cells, etc. I think it is more important to purify the fat and only transfer high quality cells with a high chance of survival. Quality not quantity. If you look at post-op photos of several PS's BBLs, they often take them very early post-op, or even on the OR table, so that things looks amazing and impressive....the problem is that very few of these patients are that happy 6-12 months after surgery because there is such a large change in fat graft volume that has long term survival. Hope this helps!
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Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? Thank you for your question. This is a very important question and one which will generate several different answers and opinions. The bottom line is that the fat that gets blood supply and nutrients from the surrounding tissue and survives will eventually become permanent but this process takes several months. The debate is on how much of the injected fat survives and in my opinion, that is dependent on technique (among other factors). Some surgeons claim very large volumes of injected fat (1000-2000 cc per buttock) but this is usually fat that undergoes very little purification and processing and often includes volume attributed to fluid, oils, dead fat cells, etc. I think it is more important to purify the fat and only transfer high quality cells with a high chance of survival. Quality not quantity. If you look at post-op photos of several PS's BBLs, they often take them very early post-op, or even on the OR table, so that things looks amazing and impressive....the problem is that very few of these patients are that happy 6-12 months after surgery because there is such a large change in fat graft volume that has long term survival. Hope this helps!
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Recovery from BBL About 60% of the transferred fat will survive long term and be permanent; watch this video for more detailed information.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Recovery from BBL About 60% of the transferred fat will survive long term and be permanent; watch this video for more detailed information.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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September 22, 2017
Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? After several months the fat cells that remain will be permanent. They will increase and decrease in size with weight gain or loss. They should not get smaller with exercise if your weight stays the same. Your 100% correct that your buttocks soften after the procedure and have a natural and bouncy appearance. Make sure you find an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? After several months the fat cells that remain will be permanent. They will increase and decrease in size with weight gain or loss. They should not get smaller with exercise if your weight stays the same. Your 100% correct that your buttocks soften after the procedure and have a natural and bouncy appearance. Make sure you find an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? Thank you for your question. Fat transfer to the buttocks is permanent. This does not mean that you will not have changes with weight gain or loss; the fat cells can get larger or shrink. The results depend on the technique of the surgeon, experience, artistic skill and sculpting of the surrounding areas. With stable weight, you should maintain your new shape long term.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: How permanent is a Brazilian Butt lift? Thank you for your question. Fat transfer to the buttocks is permanent. This does not mean that you will not have changes with weight gain or loss; the fat cells can get larger or shrink. The results depend on the technique of the surgeon, experience, artistic skill and sculpting of the surrounding areas. With stable weight, you should maintain your new shape long term.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Fat viability Dear marie_7890,BBL is considered as a permanent solution for buttocks augmentation. In most cases 30-40% of transferred fat will be lost few months after the surgery. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Fat viability Dear marie_7890,BBL is considered as a permanent solution for buttocks augmentation. In most cases 30-40% of transferred fat will be lost few months after the surgery. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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