(BBL, Fat Transfer Buttock Augmentation)
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At Appleby Plastic Surgery, we prioritize balance, proportion, and safety. Our team carefully plans each BBL surgery to enhance your figure while maintaining a natural, anatomically appropriate look.
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) enhances the shape, projection, and contour of the buttocks using your own fat. Unlike buttock implants, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, which is then reinjected into the buttocks for a fuller, more perky silhouette.
to support healing and improve final results
Compression garments
to reshape the upper, mid, or lower buttocks
Strategic fat transfer
of the abdomen, flanks, back, and/or thighs.
Liposuction
This surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. Not all fat will survive the transfer, which is why we slightly over-correct during the procedure.
This procedure is often part of post-weightloss body contouring or included in a customized Mommy Makeover plan.
how it
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Your surgical plan will include:
BBL surgery has two parts: fat removal and fat grafting. We start by performing liposuction on areas with excess fat, such as the stomach, waist, or thighs. After purifying the harvested fat, we reinject it into specific regions of the buttocks to build volume, and improve shape and contour.
what to
expect —
Your surgeon and nurse will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
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Support garments worn for 4 to 6 weeks to support healing and shape.
No direct sitting or lying on the buttocks for 2 weeks.
Most patients return to light activity and desk work within 10 to 14 days.
In general, here’s what most BBL patients experience:
Visible improvement within 6 weeks. Final contour sets in over 3 to 6 months as fat stabilizes.
Full result
Swelling improves. You may resume light exercise. You’ll continue to wear compression garments.
BBL
Procedure —
4–6 weeks
Bruising, soreness, and tightness. You’ll require compression garments, and avoid sitting or lying on the buttocks. Help at home is recommended.
First week
2 to 4 hours under general anesthesia. Liposuction followed by targeted fat injection.
Surgery
We’ll assess your fat distribution and aesthetic goals to build a safe, customized plan.
Consultation
what to expect
stage
why choose
appleby—
Our clinic was designed to make your experience easier—from streamlined consults to overnight care, and everything in between.
Team of top-tier surgeons
collaborating to craft your ideal outcome.
Technical mastery
to handle complex cases and deliver results that restore confidence.
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A final result that meets our high standards and achieves your goal.
Precision-focused results
to ensure your entire experience, from consult to recovery, is positive.
Seamless care
Some fat naturally reabsorbs within the first few months, but the surviving fat cells remain long-term if you maintain a stable weight.
Will there be visible scars?
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Yes. Many patients pair it with a Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or include it in a Mommy Makeover.
Can I combine BBL with other procedures?
BBLs require technical precision. Our team uses safe, evidence-based techniques to minimize risk and maximize results.
What are the risks?
You’ll need to avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for at least 2 weeks. We’ll provide tips, options for cushions, and positioning advice to help.
Can I sit after surgery?
Liposuction incisions are small and placed discreetly. Scars from fat transfer are minimal and usually fade with time.