What are the potential risks of having a Brazilian Butt Lift?

As with any medical undertaking, a patient must be made aware that there are certain risks that are specific to each individual procedure and that they can occur with any operation. During the consultation, your plastic surgeon will go over every possible risk associated with the BBL procedure, as well as general risks of surgery.
Some of the risks associated with surgery include problems with healing, bleeding, infection, scarring, poor scarring, and swelling.
Specific risks associated with the liposuction and fat transfer may involve firmness and lumpiness in the area to which it is transferred, asymmetry, calcification/hardening of the fat.
Although it is uncommon that any of these risks will occur, it is important that the patient is thoroughly informed of all of these potential risks as part of the consent process prior to the procedure.
I hope that answers your question on recovery. It's great you're doing your research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

BBL is a very popular procedure and with it comes plenty of risks. All of the risks associated with liposuction apply. These include contour irregularities, color variation, embolism of fat, seroma, infection etc. The risks that apply to the BBL portion include asymmetry, contour deformity, dissatisfaction with cosmetic results, fat embolism, DVT, infection and fat necrosis are the most common complications. Be sure to find a board-certified plastic surgeon you trust and good luck to you.

The risks associated with a BBL are much lower than other buttock augmentation procedures. As you probably know, excess fat is liposuctioned from various parts of the body and then transferred into the buttocks to enhance their shape and size. Because of the liposuction that is done for this procedure, not only are the buttocks enhanced, but the overall contour and shape of the body is also improved creating a more sculpted body that additionally enhances the appearance of the buttocks. One of the most important aspects of this procedure is being proactive during pre op and recovery time with antibiotics. Keeping incisions clean and dry and follow your post op instructions.Best of luck!