The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) has become one of the most sought-after body contouring procedures, offering patients a fuller, shapelier figure using their own natural fat. But one of the most common questions patients ask at The Plastic Surgery Center in Sacramento and Granite Bay is: how long do the results really last?
With proper surgical technique and healthy lifestyle habits, a BBL can provide long-lasting improvement for many years. The board-certified surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Center — Dr. Wayne Yamahata, Dr. Scott Green, and Dr. Rudy Coscia — perform each BBL with advanced fat grafting methods designed to achieve smooth, natural contours and lasting outcomes.
What Makes a BBL Unique
Unlike traditional buttock implants, a Brazilian Butt Lift uses fat harvested from your own body, typically from areas such as your abdomen, thighs, or flanks. This fat is carefully purified and then strategically injected into your buttocks to create volume and shape. Because it uses your own tissue, the results feel soft, look natural, and integrate seamlessly with your body.
However, not every fat cell transferred during surgery will survive. On average, 60–80% of the injected fat remains long-term. Your body naturally absorbs the rest within a few months after surgery.
What Affects the Longevity of Results
Several factors influence how long your BBL results last, including surgical technique, fat cell survival, and lifestyle choices. The experience of your surgeon plays the biggest role in determining how well the transferred fat establishes a new blood supply and remains viable over time.
Post-surgery, maintaining a stable weight is key. Because the fat used in a BBL behaves like fat anywhere else in your body, significant weight fluctuations can alter your results. Gaining weight may enlarge the grafted fat cells, while losing weight can make the area appear smaller. By avoiding these fluctuations, you can generally enjoy results that last 10 years or longer.
Avoiding pressure on your buttocks during the healing phase also helps preserve results. Our surgeons recommend using a special cushion and avoiding sitting directly on the area for several weeks after surgery.
How The Plastic Surgery Center Maximizes Longevity
The surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Center use precise fat purification and injection techniques that optimize fat survival. Their careful layering approach ensures the transferred fat integrates naturally with existing tissue, promoting blood supply and reducing unevenness. This advanced, detail-oriented process supports a smoother recovery and enhances the durability of your results.
Achieve Long-Lasting Shape and Confidence
A well-performed BBL can redefine body balance and provide years of enhanced confidence. If you’re considering Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, trust the experienced team at The Plastic Surgery Center. Contact (916) 848-5780 in Sacramento or (916) 283-3623 in Granite Bay to schedule your private consultation.
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