Does a BBL give you a flatter abdomen? Yes, a BBL can include abdominal liposuction to create a flat abdomen.
A Brazilian Butt Lift not only aims to augment the buttocks but also involves liposuction to remove fat from selected areas, including the stomach. This step can significantly flatten the stomach by targeting and eliminating stubborn fat deposits that might not respond to diet and exercise.
That's the job of a tummy tuck. In addition to removing skin and fat, the procedure, also called an abdominoplasty, can repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles. If your goal is a flat, contoured abdomen, a tummy tuck may be the answer.
The cons of a Brazilian Butt Lift
Like any surgical procedure, a BBL carries risks. These include infection, fat embolism, asymmetry, and anesthesia-related complications. The good news is that by choosing a board-certified surgeon like Dr. Yaqub Baraki, you minimize these risks.
A BBL can give you a smaller-looking waist if the fat comes from your belly or lower back. It's a two-step procedure. Doctors remove the fat using liposuction. This is a cosmetic procedure that sucks out fat with a small plastic tube called a cannula.
Ideally, I recommend being at or near your goal weight prior to having a procedure. Losing 20 pounds or more after surgery could change the overall aesthetic appearance of your results, although this will depend on the quality and stability of a person's tissues.
It is your expected outcome that will determine whether you have the appropriate weight for the surgery. Overall, the standard BMI for the surgery should be below 30 BMI, but it should be above 23 or 24 depending on body fat percentage and type.
Weight Fluctuations. Significant weight fluctuations after a BBL can alter the results. Losing weight can cause the fat cells transferred to your buttocks to shrink, diminishing the volume gained from the procedure.
Who is not a good candidate for BBL surgery? Patients who do not have enough excess body fat, smokers, those with serious medical conditions, and those with unrealistic expectations are often not good candidates for a Brazilian butt lift procedure.
The minimum age for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is typically 18, but the ideal age range for optimal results is between 26 and 35. At 18, you're legally able to consent, but your body may still be developing.
A tummy tuck—also known as abdominoplasty—is often seen as a purely cosmetic procedure. This makes it commonly excluded from insurance coverage. However, when deemed medically necessary, such as for severe back pain or post-pregnancy complications, the procedure may be covered.
It may be possible to reduce a mild case of pannus stomach through diet and exercise. However, surgery is also an option for a large abdominal pannus that hinders a person's daily activities. An individual may also wish to opt for cosmetic surgery to reduce a stomach pannus.
Liposuction is a less intensive treatment and typically costs less than a tummy tuck. Liposuction costs between $4,000 and $8,000 with an average cost of $6,000, whereas a tummy tuck ranges between $6,000 and $10,000 with an average cost of $8,000.
BBL costs differ across states in the U.S. In California, the total cost ranges from $8,000 to $15,000. New York prices are similar, averaging between $9,000 and $16,000.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL): Cardi B is known for her curvy figure, and she has revealed that she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a popular procedure that involves liposuction and fat grafting to the buttocks.
They may be the most looked upon family when it comes to fashion, accessories, hairstyles, and even the proportions of their nalgas. Kim Kardashian, perhaps the most dominant Kardashian figure of all, has openly admitted that her BBL was painful and not worth it. Thus, she then got a BBL reduction.
Unpredictable Fat Survival
The initial volume that is apparent immediately after your BBL will shrink by 30-50% within 3-6 months after your procedure, as not all fat grafts will survive and connect to your blood supply. Thus, there is some unpredictability with the volume that you can obtain from the procedure.
Most people can resume sitting as usual about six weeks after their BBL. However, there are instances where sitting might be permissible around the 3-4 week mark. Yet, it's common for many surgeons to advise holding off until the full six weeks have passed.
For at least two months following your butt lift, you'll need to avoid wearing very tight pants, like fitted jeans or leggings. Wearing tight pants can damage the recently-placed fat cells, causing your body to excrete them rather than allowing them to establish and grow properly.
Sitting down, even on a cushion, creates a great deal of pressure on the delicate fat cells in your new bottom. You can use the toilet, but otherwise, avoid sitting as much as you can.
The BBL smell is often described as musty or slightly sour, but it should not be overpowering.
The overall shape and volume of your BBL should remain consistent, but you may experience sagging with age. Genetics: Like weight loss, genetics can influence the distribution of body fat, and some people may be naturally predisposed to a saggy or flat butt.
It's possible that your results may shrink if you lose weight after your Brazilian butt lift, but not by a lot: people tend to lose weight proportionally throughout their body, across all of their fat cells.
Frequently Asked Questions. How Much Does a Skinny BBL Cost? At Mia Aesthetics, skinny BBLs start at $4,200. Like all surgeries, however, this one is very personalized.