In recent years, body sculpting procedures like the Brazilian butt lift have been trending, with popularity sparked by curvaceous celebrities like the Kardashian sisters. If you’re considering this surgery to enhance your rear view and give you a sexy hourglass silhouette, you may wonder what to expect from your results’ longevity.
How Long Does a BBL Last?
A Brazilian butt lift is an aesthetic enhancement that involves harvesting fat from an area where you have some to spare and transferring it into your buttocks to create a full, feminine derriere. This procedure addresses the sagging that often occurs with hormonal changes during the natural aging process.
When performing BBL, Dr. Yegiyants can strategically redistribute fat throughout your entire lower body. Besides a rounder and more defined buttocks region, you can also get a slimmer contour for problem areas like your waistline or thighs.
Brazilian butt lift benefits can last several years. However, more than one fat transfer session may be necessary to achieve the most desirable outcome. Also, it may take up to six months to realize the maximum benefits of a BBL.
Immediately after a BBL, your buttocks will experience some swelling and could appear more prominent than you expected. That’s because Dr. Yegiyants will initially inject more fat than needed in anticipation of some of the cells failing to establish a blood supply. The surviving fat will remain permanently, though these cells can shrink or grow with weight fluctuation.
Most women expect their Brazilian butt lift benefits to last five years or more. However, in some cases, the benefits can last a decade if you maximize your BBL results with healthy habits like diet and exercise.
Remember, a Brazilian butt lift doesn’t resolve loose skin. If your skin loses elasticity as the years pass, you may need a touch-up BBL session. This process can extend your benefits for several years.
How to Maximize Your BBL Results
Dr. Yegiyants will provide post-surgery instructions to ensure a successful recovery and a long-term outcome. These include directives like these.
Don’t Smoke
Smoking diminishes oxygen and nutrients in the bloodstream and hinders recovery. Transferred fat needs a healthy blood flow for excellent results.
Don’t Sit
You should not apply direct pressure to your buttocks for at least eight weeks after surgery. If you must sit, use a specially designed “booty pillow” that distributes your weight and protects the treated area.
Drink Plenty of Water
Staying hydrated after surgery flushes toxins and speeds healing. You can add Himalayan salt to your water to give your body essential salts and minerals.
Eat a Healthy Diet
During recovery, eating nutrient-rich foods like avocados, salmon, olive oil, and walnuts will give you the essential vitamins and minerals you need to heal swiftly.
Get Sufficient Sleep
Dr. Yegiyants recommends sleeping on your side or stomach for at least two months after your surgery. Surround yourself with pillows to ensure you don’t roll over onto your back in your sleep.
Maintain Your Weight
You should stay within your target body weight after BBL and the years that follow. Weight fluctuation can affect your BBL results.
Exercise
After two months, you should resume your exercise routine. After eight weeks, the fat cells should have an adequate blood supply, and exercise is safe and will pump blood to the treatment site.
Request a BBL Consultation
Are you thinking about a Brazilian butt lift in Santa Barbara? Dr. Yegiyants will be happy to guide you through the process, answer any questions about the procedure, and address your concerns.
Call (805) 682-1731 to schedule your BBL consultation in Santa Barbara or contact us online today.