Typically, general anesthesia is used, or it may be done using intravenous sedation and local anesthesia.
How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Last?
It can take up to six months after surgery to see the final results.
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After this, the results of the surgery can last for years.
Significant weight fluctuations may affect the results.
Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery Benefits
The benefits of a BBL are purely aesthetic.
There is no “ideal” body shape.
The benefits of a BBL are determined by the desired effects of the person getting the BBL.
Risks and Side Effects
A BBL can come with significant risks.
It has the highest mortality rate of all cosmetic procedures.
Usingultrasound-guidedBBL tools for injecting fat can also help avoid blood vessels.
These include:
Recovery and Outlook
You may have dressings or bandages applied to your incisions.
An elastic bandage or supportive garment may minimize swelling and support your operation site.
A thin tube may temporarily be placed under your skin to drain excess fluid or blood.
You must lie on your stomach or side or stand during this time.
you might usually begin to sit normally after about eight weeks.
Light activity can usually be resumed within a week of surgery.
You should be able to return to work in about 10 to 14 days.
Check with your surgeon before returning to your normal activities or returning to work.
Your surgeon will give youpostoperative instructions, and you must follow them carefully.
This may include information about:
Be aware that even without complications, there may be visible scarring.
Costs can vary due to geographic location, throw in of surgery, and the surgeon’s experience.
Additional costs exist, which may include:
How Common Are Brazilian Butt Lifts?
Whos a Good Candidate for BBL Surgery?
BBL surgery is not appropriate for everyone.
Buttock Implants
With buttock implants,silicone-filled devicesare surgically implanted within the tissues of the buttocks.
General anesthesia or intravenous sedation is used.
The implants are placed through incisions, with method and positioning depending on several factors the surgeon determines.
Results are visible immediately; with time, swelling goes down, and incision lines will fade.
Liposuction
Liposuctionis a surgery that removes excess fat deposits and refines the body’s shape.
A cannula (thin tube) is inserted through small incisions in the treatment area(s).
Excess fat is loosened and then suctioned out.
The procedure takes under an hour to three or longer, depending on the areas treated.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra)
Sculptrais a biodegradable collagen biostimulator called poly-L-lactic acid.
It is used to stimulate collagen formation and gradually restore volume.
How to Find a Provider
Choosing the right provider for BBL surgery is very important.
A 2023 study found that South Florida has the highest mortality rate in the nation for BBL surgery.
92% of these deaths occurred in high-volume, budget clinics, largely owned and operated by business people.
This experience is not unique to South Florida.
It’s important to choose a surgeon carefully.
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