hi, I am planning on having a bbl next year but I have lymphedema on both feet... I really want to do my bbl but i am abit apprehensive because of my lymphedema... I am currently thinking of doing lymphatic drainage massages to help my feet before my surgery. I wanted to get a doctors views on getting a bbl regardless of my lymphedema. What risks could I face or if I should even be getting a bbl?
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Thank you for your question about the Brazilian Butt Lift. The Brazilian Butt Lift can be performed with a minimally-invasive fat grafting technique. Although the fat grafting technique is less invasive than buttock augmentation with implants, some discomfort should be expected...
I am not a big fan of having people gain weight for a Brazilian Butt Lift. Gaining a little bit of weight is ok (5 lbs) but gaining a significant amount of weight (15-20 lbs) is problematic. Fat is fat, so think about it. If you gain the weight and the surgeon transfers that fat to your butt,...