A BBL transfers the patient's own fat to the buttock. Because gluteal fat grafting carries distinctive safety risks, anatomy, technique and realistic volume goals are central to planning.
These are general estimates; the final plan depends on examination and the procedures combined.
A BBL transfers the patient's own fat to the buttock. Because gluteal fat grafting carries distinctive safety risks, anatomy, technique and realistic volume goals are central to planning.
Fat transfer versus a buttock lift
A BBL uses liposuction to harvest fat and transfers processed fat to the buttock to alter contour. A buttock lift removes and repositions loose tissue; after major weight loss, tissue flaps may be used for projection. These are different operations and may occasionally be combined or staged.
Safety is the first design constraint
Gluteal fat grafting has a recognised risk of fatal fat embolism. Multi-society safety guidance supports injection only in the subcutaneous plane above the gluteal fascia and real-time ultrasound guidance to confirm cannula position. Volume goals must never override safe anatomy; not every patient is a candidate.
Who may be a candidate?
A BBL transfers the patient's own fat to the buttock. Because gluteal fat grafting carries distinctive safety risks, anatomy, technique and realistic volume goals are central to planning.
Recovery and safety
These are general estimates; the final plan depends on examination and the procedures combined.