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Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Q: I do not have a lot of fat and thus wondering if local will suffice. 2 Doctors I am interested in & have also checked their pix. 1 of the 2 docs costs less and is a derm/cosmetic surgeon whom performs local. The 2nd doc is a ASPS certified, general anesthesia & costs $2K MORE!! I am so confused. I like the ref pix from both docs. I must add that this would be my 2nd plastic surgery as I have had breast implants done 5 yrs ago. I’m 5’9″, 184lbs. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT!! HELP!!

A: You raise 2 good questions: local vs general anesthesia for BBL and dermatologist vs plastic surgeon for BBL.
I am a board certified plastic surgeon with my own certified surgery center. I recommend general anesthesia. Liposuction is painful. While I have performed it under local in the past, I find that my patients are uncomfortable this way and it limits the amount of liposuction I am able to perform. The liposculpture is critical to the outcome of your BBL and in my opinion, it is best done under general anesthesia. Anytime you are considering surgery, I would ask the performing doctor if they have credentials to perform this procedure in the hospital and how they would handle any complications that may arise. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I have the expertise to handle any surgical complications that may arise and the credentials to operate in a hospital if necessary. I would ask ANY provider who is offering liposuction under local anesthesia if they have the credentials to do it under general anesthesia and if they have hospital privileges to perform the procedure in the hospital. If they don’t, I would recommend doing research into whether or not this is a surgeon. Surgical and Medical training programs differ greatly. There are a lot of doctors who perform cosmetic procedures but not all are surgeons. Surgeons often cost more, but in my opinion, the expertise is worth it.

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

How long does Brazilian Butt Lift last?

How long does Brazilian Butt Lift last?

How long does Brazilian Butt Lift last?

After a fat transfer procedure up to 25% of the transferred fat may not survive. After this initial period, the rest of the fat is permanent. Our fat cells have an amazing capacity to expand and contract depending on our weight, so as long as you maintain your post operative weight, your results will last. If you lose weight, the transferred fat will shrink along with the rest of the fat on your body. If you gain weight, the transferred fat will expand. One of the additional benefits of the Brazilian Butt Lift is midsection shaping. Even if you do lose a little weight, you will likely still look great because the donor areas (like your tummy, love handles and/or lower back) will still be smaller and your butt more shapely.

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Is it safe to start taking medicine before a BBL to prevent constipation?

Is it safe to start taking medicine before a BBL to prevent constipation?

Is it safe to start taking medicine before a BBL to prevent constipation?

Q: Is it safe to start taking medicine before a bbl to prevent constipation?

A: Constipation is one of the most frequent annoyances that my patients report after surgery. Fiber supplements and stool softeners (like docusate) are usually fine, but check with your surgeon to be sure!

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Working a desk job and having a bbl. Will it damage the results?

Working a desk job and having a bbl. Will it damage the results?

Working a desk job and having a bbl. Will it damage the results?

Q: When getting a Brazilian Butt Lift and having a job where you sit all day at a desk. Will this damn the fat long term? I know you have to take off between 10-14 days. But when returning back to work what is highly recommended?

A: I perform a lot of Brazilian Butt Lifts each week in my Atlanta area surgery center. Many of my patients need to get back to their desk jobs a few weeks after surgery. I recommend they sit on a nursing pillow when they return to work. This allows them to sit comfortably at their desks while avoiding putting pressure on their new backsides!

Should I get BBL done with general anesthesia or local?

Do I have enough fat for a bbl that will be long lasting?

Do I have enough fat for a bbl that will be long lasting?

Do I have enough fat for a bbl that will be long lasting?

Q: I would like a hourglass shape with a big booty. Do I have enough fat or would I be wasting my money?

A: Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer your question fully because your pictures are from the waist up only. I can’t fully see your fat stores and your butt is not in the picture at all. I can’t see what you are starting with and I don’t know what look you wish to achieve. I perform several Brazilian Butt lifts each week in my Atlanta area surgery center. In general, the key to long lasting results from fat transfer to the butt is to maintain your preoperative weight. I can’t stress that enough. Some fat will not survive the transfer process. It’s difficult to predict exactly how much, but I estimate 70-80% of the transferred fat survives the surgery. Once the harvested fat is transferred to your butt, it behaves just like the fat everywhere else on your body – it grows and shrinks with fluctuations in your weight. I always like to remind my patients that there is an additional benefit to the Brazilian Butt Lift – it reshapes your entire midsection with liposuction. Even if you do lose a little weight, your new shape with a flatter abdomen and smaller waist is maintained. That’s why it is one of my favorite procedures!