Butt Implants VS BBL: Which Is Right For You?
Butt Implants VS BBL
While patients often confuse these procedures together, however butt implants and BBL with fat transfer are very different procedures. The ideal procedure for you depends on a number of factors, but largely comes down to your personal preferences and your aesthetic goals. Both procedures have their pros and cons, which we will discuss below:
BBL With Fat Transfer
So, what is a bbl? A Brazilian butt lift with fat transfer is a procedure that removes fat from other areas on the body and adds volume to your buttocks. Your plastic surgeon will use liposuction to target unwanted fat deposits from areas on the body such as the thighs, abdomen, hips, etc, and then re-inject that fatty tissue into your buttocks for round, shapely results! It’s a win, win all around; you achieve body contouring results while adding volume to your buttocks.
Benefits of BBL:
Achieve a natural looking enhancement
Contour other areas of your body while adding volume to your buttocks
There is very little scarring as incisions are quite small
Procedure can be performed under local anesthesia
Cons of BBL:
You may not be a candidate if you do not have enough fat to transfer to the buttocks
Not all fat transferred to the buttock will survive, roughly 80% of the fat will “take” so expectations should be realistic
Butt Implants
Butt implants are exactly what it sounds like! Instead of using fat from other areas of your body, during this procedure your plastic surgeon will insert silicone implants (similar to those used in breast augmentation) to enhance the size and shape of your buttocks. In many cases, butt implants can result in a much less “natural” looking transformation - this can be considered a pro or a con based on your aesthetic preferences. It’s important to note that risks for this procedure include shifting of the implant as well as capsular contracture which can be painful and cause general discomfort or deformity.
Benefits of Butt Implants:
Achieve a dramatic increase in size
Patients who are not a candidate for a BBL with fat transfer may qualify for this procedure
Allows you to have more control over the final size
Cons of Butt Implants:
The results are not as natural looking as a BBL
Recovery is longer than a BBL
Scarring is more noticeable than a BBL
General anesthesia is required for this procedure
Capsular contracture is a risk with implants
Implants can become displaced
So, Butt Implants VS BBL With Fat Transfer?
When it comes down to it, both of these procedures are wonderful at providing beautiful enhancements. Whether a patient should opt for a BBL with fat transfer vs butt implants is totally dependent on your personal goals! Your plastic surgeon will help you determine which procedure is best for you during your initial consultation, but in general there are a few situations that might make someone a better candidate for one over the other.
When it comes to butt implants, this procedure may be best for patients who are looking for more extreme results, or for those who want a larger butt than their fat deposits can accommodate. If you are very thin with very little fat in other areas, then butt implants may be your only option.
On the other hand, patients who are looking for more natural looking results (you want improvement but don’t want it clearly obvious that you’ve “had work done”) or who want the additional benefit of fat removal from other parts of the body, then you may be a great candidate for a Brazilian butt lift with fat transfer.
Where To Get A BBL With Fat Transfer In Orlando
If you are interested in a Brazilian butt lift with fat transfer, our team of highly trained plastic surgeons are here for you. If you’d like to book a virtual or in-person consultation to receive an evaluation, quote, and information on this procedure, call us at 407-377-5438 or fill out our online form here.
If you are interested in butt implants, contact a plastic surgeon near you who can provide an evaluation and discuss any of your questions!