Had a Brazilian Butt Lift in 2017 and it is now completely gone - what happened and is it worth getting another round?

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I had a bbl in 2017 and it is now completely gone along with some of my original fat. I now have hip dips. What happened and is it worth getting another round with a different doctor?

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

You are in good company with many others who had high hopes for BBL but instead received disappointing results (lumpiness, unevenness, lack of projection in the central and/or lower buttock, post-deflation sagging, etc.). It is not quite as much the quality of the doctor but rather the quality of the procedure that is a large part of the problem.  Thus, going back for round 2 BBL most often produces the same disappointing results but at another financial loss.   Buttock implants indeed provide a more reliable, predictable, relatively safe, and permanent result, especially for adding projection to the buttock and often smoothing out lumpiness.  Occasionally a lower buttock tuck may be advantageous for lower buttock fold asymmetries and/or sagging. Please keep in mind that an extremely few number of board-certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock implants so be sure to consult with one that is reputable and experienced. Unfortunately you may have to travel long and far away from home to find this particular surgeon. Glad to help.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear korenashel,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If you want us to address the outcome of a procedure and then I suggest posting it before and after pictures.

The first thing to do is to follow up with your provider.

Discuss your concerns with him or her.

Liposuction and fat transfer results vary substantially depending on who does the procedure and to some degree the candidacy of the patient.

Without seeing pictures we can’t make any type of assessment.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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