BBL Myths, Risks, and Tips: What to Know About Keeping Your Results

Many people are interested in the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, which transfers fat from one part of their body to the buttocks. If you're interested, you must be well informed, given that misinformation is abundant on the web.

To debunk the most common Brazilian butt lift myths, we've set up this article to make sure that you understand and learn the truth behind the procedure.

Myth 1: Surgery Can't Change What Your Genetics Gave You

Every myth has an element of truth attached to it, but it's not the full story. Indeed, having surgery won't change your genetic structure, but it does not mean that a butt lift isn't effective for changing the appearance of your buttocks.

The reality is that satisfying results are possible for qualified patients for the procedure. It's still important to be realistic about your goals and expectations before undergoing surgery.

Surgery can make positive changes, but it's not a permanent cure. Therefore, discuss your reasons for the surgery with your surgeon and see whether your goals can be realistically met.

Myth 2: The Results Aren't Worth The Risk

Many people worry that undergoing a buttock augmentation isn't worth it under the assumption that the procedure doesn't consistently provide great results.

That mainly comes down to personal opinion, but while each patient has a different outlook on their outcome, the truth can be statistically found in patient ratings.

Several sites have their rating systems, but on the popular site realseld.com, 81% of patients have given their buttock augmentation a "worth it" rating. 

Myth 3: Gaining Weight Will Ruin Your Results

Can BBL results be ruined? Results can change if a patient does not care for themselves during recovery or maintain a stable lifestyle afterward. While this doesn’t mean your results are permanently lost, certain factors can affect your final outcome over time.

Did I Ruin My BBL?

It’s very common to wonder “did I ruin my BBL?”, especially if you notice changes in your shape after the procedure. In most cases, results are not permanently ruined—but they can be influenced by a few key factors.

What Can Affect Your BBL Results?

• Significant weight gain or loss: Large fluctuations can cause the transferred fat to expand or shrink, altering your overall shape.
  

• Post-op care: Not following recovery instructions—especially early on—can impact how much fat successfully survives.
  

• Lifestyle habits: Diet, exercise, and long-term weight stability all play an important role in maintaining your results.
  
  

Moderate weight changes typically won’t drastically affect your results, as the body tends to maintain proportions. However, more significant changes can impact your outcome over time.

The good news is that with proper aftercare and a consistent, healthy lifestyle, most patients are able to maintain their BBL results long-term.

Myth 4: Brazilian Butt Lifts Are Too Invasive

While traditional Brazilian Butt Lifts have invasive surgical properties, Elite Body Sculpture's AirSculpt® Power BBL™ does not.

The minimally invasive approach allows patients to make lasting changes to their bodies without undergoing a treatment requiring general anesthesia. Therefore, if you're wondering how to keep BBL results, consider the power of AirSculpt.

Call our D.C. office for your free consultation to start working with us.