Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
What Is BBL?
BBL is a procedure from MidAmerica Plastic Surgery that utilizes liposuction and fat grafting to create fuller, rounder buttocks.
During a consultation, Dr. Ryan Diederich will discuss all options available and help create a surgical plan to fit the individual goals and anatomy of each Brazilian butt lift patient from Maryville, Edwardsville, and the St. Louis area.
How Is BBL Completed?
During the procedure, Dr. Diederich performs liposuction to target areas of the body to minimize fullness. The fat removed during the liposuction is then processed and injected into the buttocks for shape and contour.
How Long To See Results?
Your results will slowly become apparent as the swelling and fluid retention reside.
This could take several months or up to one year for swelling to fully resolve. With continued practices of healthy diet and fitness, the fatty tissue will be permanently adjusted.
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Complications Regarding BBL
As with any procedure, there are risks. Fortunately, with BBL, these risks are minimal. These include but are not limited to:
- Uneven contours
- Rippling or loose skin
- Skin or nerve damage
- Irregular pigmentation
- Infection
- Fat clots
- Blood clots
- Excessive fluid loss or fluid accumulation
- Unfavorable scarring
- Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound with the ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty technique
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding (hematoma)
- Change in skin sensation
- Skin discoloration or swelling
- Asymmetry
- Pain, which may persist
- Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs
- Poor wound healing
- Persistent swelling in the legs
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Possibility of revisional surgery
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryan Diederich
Dr. Diederich is a Southern Illinois native realizing his dream of giving back to the community. He helps patients feel and look their best with his surgical skills and compassionate care.
Now What?
Dr. Ryan Diederich is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in a range of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery in Glen Carbon, IL. If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon east of St. Louis, you can schedule a consultation online, or call us at (618) 288-7855 to schedule an appointment.
*This article is intended as a guideline only. This is not intended as medical advice. There are no guarantees written or implied from the information presented here. Only a consultation can provide an appropriate evaluation and discussion regarding any procedure. Refer to your physician for medical decision making and advice.
