A skinny BBL (Brazilian butt lift) is a fat transfer surgery that removes body fat from several areas of the body and deposits that fat into the buttocks and hips.
It is called a “skinny BBL” because this surgery is primarily performed on patients who do not have a lot of excess fat on their bodies. The key difference during the liposuction phase of a skinny BBL is that fat is taken from several areas of the body instead of just from one area (typically the abdomen).
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Skinny BBL Fat Transfer Procedure?
A suitable candidate for BBL surgery must be in good physical health and a nonsmoker, with reasonable expectations concerning plastic surgery. Skinny BBL patients tend to have a normal weight and a normal to low BMI (body mass index). They don’t have a lot of excess fat on their bodies, but enough to perform the fat transfer.
The Key Question: How Much Fat Do You Have?
Are you a candidate for a skinny Brazilian butt lift? One of the most important questions that must be answered prior to arranging for your surgery is how much fat do you have available that can be removed? In other words, do you have enough fat?
For a patient who has and would like to get rid of a significant amount of fat volume on their abdomen, a Brazilian butt lift procedure is fairly straightforward. Fat cells will be removed from the abdomen via liposuction and redeposited into the hips and buttocks via injection.
Some patients, however, do not have a lot of excess abdominal fat. Therefore, fat will need to be taken from elsewhere. For example, a small amount of fat may be able to be harvested from the front of the abdomen, but then, Dr. Shuman may also take fat from the back, the flanks, thighs, or the upper arms to supplement the harvested fat, which will then be transferred to the buttocks.
What to Expect Before and After Skinny BBL
Before and After Skinny BBL Surgery
Before BBL surgery, you’ll meet with Dr. Schulman for a consultation. As long as you are a good candidate and have been cleared for the procedure through both Dr. Schulman and your general practitioner, you can then schedule your surgery. You will receive pre-surgery instructions from our office.
These instructions will vary depending on your unique situation. They may include guidelines such as:
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid sunbathing
- Stop or adjust certain medications or supplements
- Try your best to stay healthy and free from colds, the flu, etc.
- Purchase certain supplies and tools, such as gauze, special pillows, vitamin E, silicone gel or patches, etc.
The day before surgery, you will receive separate instructions regarding showering, when to stop eating and drinking, what to wear to surgery, and how to arrange for someone to drive you home.
Skinny BBL Recovery
After your skinny BBL surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room where our staff will monitor you to ensure you’re feeling okay. Once we discharge you, which is usually after an hour or two, you will need to be driven home by someone you know (a trusted friend or relative).
The first stage of recovery from a skinny BBL procedure lasts about five days. Stay home during this time, and follow your recovery instructions. Get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and take frequent short walks. You’ll need to keep pressure off your buttocks and hips and wear your compression garments as directed.
We also offer a BBL Recovery Kit, including arnica gel, a scar gel, sunscreen, and other items to help smooth and fade your scars and keep you more comfortable.
Choosing Your Surgeon for a BBL
If you are considering a skinny BBL procedure for yourself, you will first need to make a consultation appointment with a plastic surgeon who specializes in Brazilian butt lift BBL surgery and who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
You also want to find a surgeon who is on staff at a local reputable hospital. While select surgeons, such as Dr. Schulman, have their own accredited operating rooms, most skinny BBL surgeons perform their surgeries at a local hospital where they have access. Dr. Schulman does have privileges at a local NYC hospital in the event of a rare complication.
How to Prepare for Your Consultation Appointment
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman is the premier expert in Brazilian butt lift surgery in NYC, and he regularly performs “skinny BBL” procedures for qualified patients.
When you meet with Dr. Schulman, the two of you will discuss your goals for surgery and your candidacy regarding your medical history and any current conditions you may have. Be sure to bring a list of any medications or supplements you are taking as well as details about what you’re looking for in terms of results.
You will have a chance to look over some skinny BBL before and after photos, and Dr. Schulman will perform a physical exam before presenting you with your best options for surgery.
Skinny BBL FAQs
How much does a skinny BBL cost?
A given patient’s BBL cost will depend on how much fat is needed to achieve the patient’s desired results and to what extent the patient desires liposuction. You will receive a cost estimate for your surgery at your consultation appointment.
What is lipo 360 BBL surgery?
A lipo 360 BBL is essentially a traditional Brazilian butt lift procedure with circumferential liposuction — liposuction around the entire abdomen instead of just on the front of the abdomen.
This comprehensive approach removes fat from all around the midsection, including the abdomen, flanks, back, and waist areas in a single surgical session. The combined procedure creates a more dramatic transformation by removing fat from the entire torso while simultaneously enhancing the buttocks.
The circumferential fat removal creates a smaller, more defined waistline that enhances overall body proportions, making the augmented buttocks appear even more prominent and shapely.
This 360-degree approach allows surgeons to harvest significantly more fat than traditional methods, providing ample material for substantial buttock enhancement while creating better overall body balance and symmetry.
How does skinny BBL surgery work and what makes it different from a traditional BBL?
Skinny BBL surgery works by harvesting donor fat from multiple areas of the body through liposuction, particularly when patients have less fat available than candidates for traditional BBL procedures. The collected fat undergoes processing to create purified fat that can be safely transferred to the buttocks and hips.
The key difference lies in fat distribution – while a traditional BBL typically uses fat from one or two areas like the abdomen, a skinny BBL requires gathering from additional sites such as the back, flanks, thighs, or upper arms to supplement the harvested material.
This approach allows surgeons to work with patients who don’t have significant excess fat deposits but still have enough for the procedure. The fat injected during skinny BBL procedures is typically around 500-600ml per buttock side, compared to 1,000-1,300ml in regular BBL surgeries.
This results in more subtle skinny bbl results that enhance natural curves rather than creating dramatic size changes, producing a sportier, more proportionate look that complements a leaner physique.
How does the recovery process work for skinny BBL and what happens to the grafted fat?
The recovery process for skinny BBL involves avoiding direct sitting for 2-3 weeks to protect the grafted fat. Most patients can resume light exercise around 4-6 weeks post-surgery while wearing compression garments to support healing. The fat purification process ensures only healthy fat cells from donor areas like inner thighs are transferred to address concerns such as hip dips.
However, surgeons must harvest adequate fat from multiple areas since your body naturally reabsorbs 30-50% of transferred fat within the first few months. To maintain your new body shape, it’s crucial to follow a healthy lifestyle and avoid significant weight fluctuations.
If you gain weight after surgery, the transferred fat cells will expand just like other fat cells in your body, potentially affecting your results. Maintaining a stable weight through proper diet and exercise will help preserve your enhanced contours long-term.
Set Up Your Consultation Appointment Today
Many people assume that Brazilian butt lift fat transfer procedures are only for those with a lot of excess fat to lose. These patients often assume they need butt implants if they want to increase the size of their buttocks because a fat transfer won’t work for them.
In fact, butt implants are rarely needed, and nearly any adult can undergo this procedure. You can usually have a skinny BBL performed as long as you have at least a small amount of body fat to lose on the abdomen (or elsewhere) and a desire to have larger hips and larger, rounder buttocks.
To learn more about this and other cosmetic surgery procedures we offer, contact our office today and schedule your skinny BBL consultation appointment with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman. Please visit our BBL before and after gallery prior to your visit.
