BBL vs. Buttock Implants
Posted August 23, 2024 in Body Procedures
In recent years, aesthetic trends have shifted from thin figures to curvy figures. Now, the body ideals seem to lean towards a small waist and bigger booty, which is why procedures like the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and buttock implants have become more popular. In this blog, we explore the differences between a BBL and butt implants to help you determine which one will offer you the best results.
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Which Is Better: BBL or Buttock Implants?
There’s no definitive answer to which procedure is better, as it depends on various factors, including your body type, desired results, and personal preferences. While a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and a butt lift using implants each have their advantages and disadvantages, the recovery requirements and time it takes to see your desired results are very similar. Below, we delve into some of the differences between these two methods of buttock augmentation.
Benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift
Natural Results
A BBL in Beverly Hills is performed using unwanted fat taken from different areas of your body. One of the primary benefits is that your results are natural, and there is no risk of allergic reaction to synthetic materials. Additionally, a BBL allows for more precision when addressing particular areas of asymmetry.
Bonus: Body Contouring
While it is definitely possible to undergo liposuction in Beverly Hills along with your buttock implants, body contouring is a necessary step when getting a BBL. Your surgeon uses liposuction to harvest excess fat from “problem areas” on your body and then reinjects that fat into your behind. Smoothing and slimming your waist with liposuction during your BBL can help enhance your results and leave you looking just as curvy as you’d hoped.
Little to no Visible Scarring
Common questions cosmetic surgery patients often ask are about scarring: Will it be noticeable? How big will it be? Will it fade over time? While a Brazilian Butt Lift does require incisions for the liposuction portion of the surgery, they are extremely small (just a few millimeters) and hidden if possible. For the fat transfer portion of the procedure, the scars from the fat injections are even smaller (a few millimeters). Like any scars, they will be darker initially and fade over time to be virtually invisible.
Disadvantages of a Brazilian Butt Lift
No Control Over Fat Survival
When you undergo a BBL, your surgeon typically injects more fat into your buttocks than is needed (called “overfilling”) because not all of the fat transferred will survive. In fact, studies have shown that the average amount of fat that survives is between 60 and 80%. Following your surgeon’s recovery protocol, wearing the required compression garments, and avoiding any pressure on the buttocks can help keep the newly grafted fat where you want it. However, the results ultimately depend on your body’s own processes.
Your Results Can Change
Once the fat from your BBL procedure has settled into place and attached to a blood supply to keep it nourished, you’re probably thrilled with your results. However, while those results are designed to be permanent, they can be affected by weight fluctuations. Gaining and losing weight can change the shape and size of your glutes and cause your carefully sculpted booty to lose its rounded contour. Maintaining a healthy weight with diet and exercise helps ensure your results last for years to come.
Benefits of Buttock Implants
Anyone Can Get Butt Implants
While one of the advantages of a BBL is that it uses your own fat to boost your booty, it’s not a viable option for those who don’t have enough excess fat to transfer. If you have a slender or petite frame without much extraneous fat but still wish to augment your buttocks, implants can help you do that.
Guaranteed Size Control
When you choose to get buttock implants, you are choosing exactly how you want your butt to look. Buttock implants offer several options, including length, width, projection, and volume. You can select the ones that best fit your body and offer you the results you desire.
Easier to Maintain
Your butt augmentation using implants does not require as much adherence to a specific weight to keep your results looking good. If you lose or gain a bit of weight, it typically won’t affect your results. However, keep in mind that gaining or losing a significant amount of weight can affect the overall appearance of your behind.
Disadvantages of Buttock Implants
One-Size-Fits-All
While buttock implants come in varying shapes and sizes, the offerings may not meet your needs. Like breast implants, butt implants aren’t custom-made, so if your ideal buttocks are somewhere in between two implant sizes, you must choose whether to go with the larger or smaller implant. In some cases, this may leave you feeling dissatisfied with your results.
Implant Malposition
You may have heard about people whose butt implants have shifted, known as “implant malposition.” While your buttock implants will shift a bit as you move, significant shifting is cause for concern. When the surgery is performed correctly, there should be no major movement, which is why it is essential to choose a board-certified surgeon who is skilled and experienced in the procedure. If your butt implants move, it can give your behind an unnatural shape, requiring revision surgery to fix the issue.
Learn More About Buttock Augmentation in Beverly Hills, CA
When you’re ready for a rounder, more shapely behind, look no further than board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Josef Hadeed. Dr. Hadeed’s extensive training and expertise in body contouring in Beverly Hills (like the Brazilian Butt Lift) make him the premier choice for giving you the round, voluminous booty of your dreams.
To schedule your consultation with Dr. Hadeed in Beverly Hills, call our office today at (310) 970-2940 or complete our online contact form.
