BBL vs Non-Surgical BBL: Similarities and Differences
A Brazilian butt lift is one of the most popular body plastic surgeries around the world. Also known as BBL, the procedure could only be performed surgically for several years. However, with advancements in technique and filler options, a Brazilian butt lift can also be performed non-surgically too. This has allowed many patients who did not have enough body fat for the surgical procedure to be able to subtly augment the buttocks.
Dr. Javad Sajan at Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery performs both surgical and non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts. His revolutionary zombie non-surgical BBL uses a proprietary blend of filler and growth factors to provide the best chance at maximum augmentation possible. Additionally, he is highly sought after for surgical BBLs because of his precision and dedication to customization based on the patient’s anatomy.
What Is A BBL?
A Brazilian butt lift is a procedure that augments and shapes the buttocks to help enhance the body’s overall contours. Traditionally, this is performed surgically, where a plastic surgeon performs liposuction to harvest fat from elsewhere on the body. This helps enhance the body’s contours too.
The non-surgical version of a Brazilian butt lift uses biostimulatory fillers such as Sculptra or Radiesse to provide long-lasting augmentation. Occasionally, biological growth factors are added to help improve the results. Depending on the patient’s body composition and existing contours, the results of a non-surgical BBL can range from subtle to dramatic.
The two procedures usually have similar goals and have several other similarities. However, they are also very different and patients will often benefit more from one procedure than the other. Let’s look more closely at the similarities and differences between a BBL vs. non-surgical BBL.
Similarities Between Surgical BBL vs. Non-Surgical BBL
A surgical and non-surgical BBL often have similar goals: to augment the buttocks and enhance their shape. Patients do frequently qualify for both procedures but usually will go with the one that will provide them with the best results. Some more similarities between the two procedures include:
- Use injections to plump the buttocks
- Requires refraining from sitting on the buttocks for a specific period of time
- Can involve using a BBL pillow for several weeks
- May cause side effects such as bruising, swelling, tenderness, and redness
- Often performed by a plastic surgeon
- Aim to provide more projection
- Helps round the buttocks
- Can promote the creation of the “S contour”
- Overall enhance the figure
Differences Between Surgical BBL vs. Non-Surgical BBL
While a BBL and non-surgical BBL often have similar goals in mind, they are still different procedures. There are many differences between a BBL vs. non-surgical BBL. Some of the most notable differences include:
- Surgery performed under general anesthesia while a non-surgical BBL usually performed under local anesthesia
- BBL injects fat while the non-surgical version injects filler
- Surgical BBL can achieve more dramatic results
- Non-surgical BBL does not require liposuction
- BBL requires that a patient has some harvestable fat elsewhere on the body
- Once healed, surgical BBL results are essentially permanent while non-surgical BBL results are long lasting, but not permanent
- Surgical BBL requires a long recovery and at least six weeks of not sitting on the buttocks (using a BBL pillow) whereas the non-surgical procedure requires only a few days off the buttocks
- Surgical BBL has to be performed by a qualified surgeon, while a non-surgical BBL can be performed by other medical professionals (depending on the state)
- Transferred fat is subject to weight loss while filler is not
How Do I Know Which Brazilian Butt Lift Is Right For Me?
In most cases where a patient is healthy and has enough fat to harvest for the procedure, Dr. Sajan will recommend a surgical Brazilian lift. This is because patients tend to be happiest with the surgical results when they qualify for it. A BBL is also permanent, and therefore patients generally do not need to undergo subsequent procedures to maintain their results.
However, there are times when Dr. Sajan will recommend a non-surgical BBL, such as if a patient is very thin and does not have enough fat to transfer for a surgical BBL. Also, a non-surgical BBL may be safer or better fit a patient’s lifestyle.
Ultimately, it is best to schedule a consultation with a qualified provider like Dr. Javad Sajan at Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery to gain a full understanding of each procedure, be screened for safety, and have your medical history reviewed. From there, you and Dr. Sajan can make an informed decision about the best BBL for you.
The Best Seattle BBL At Allure
Dr. Javad Sajan is an accomplished plastic surgeon in Seattle who has performed a wide variety of BBL procedures, including surgeries on cisgender and transgender women, and on varying body types. He aims to help patients achieve their goals with a customized BBL procedure.
