Finding the Right Surgeon for a BBL

For individuals interested in getting a Brazilian butt lift procedure, there are a lot of factors to consider. The first and probably the most important decision is choosing who will perform the surgery. It is crucial to find the right BBL doctor. This will help assuage any concerns the individual will have about the procedure and help them feel confident about the results. 

During the BBL procedure, the surgeon will use liposuction to remove or harvest excess fat from certain body areas. The fat is then purified and transferred back to the individual’s buttocks to give it a plumper and more rounded structure. The procedure trims fats from unwanted areas and transfers them to where the patient would desire more fullness. There is no issue of rejection because the fat is gotten from the body of the patient. 

An added advantage of this procedure is the fact that there are no foreign objects or substances injected into the body, so there is little risk of implant displacement or rupture. This procedure can be potentially transformative and life-changing, so the individual needs to have as much information as possible beforehand. It is also good to have all the important tips that will help in identifying the best surgeon for the procedure.

What qualities should one look out for in a BBL Surgeon?

It is essential to find the right BBL surgeon for the procedure. Some tips that may help an individual identify the right surgeon are:

Board certification 

This is the first feature to look out for in a surgeon. Board certification only comes after years of training, followed by performing hundreds of cosmetic procedures. A cosmetic surgeon does not require this certification, but in the absence of it, there are some surgical procedures that they may not be qualified to perform. While BBL surgeries are considered generally safe, they can easily become dangerous when they are performed by an inadequately trained surgeon. When the procedure is not properly done, it could result in fat being grafted to the wrong location which can then result in blood clots or other dangerous post-surgical complications.

The surgeon should be skilled in liposuction 

Liposuction is an integral part of a BBL procedure, which is how the fat that is used to augment the buttocks is acquired. It is important to verify that the surgeon is skilled in the removal of fat through liposuction. The removal areas should be flat post-liposuction, with no bumps or hollowed areas. This can be verified by requesting pictures of past procedures by the surgeon.

Ask for before and after BBL pictures 

Before getting the procedure, especially during the consultation with the surgeon properly research the doctor. The surgeon should be able to provide the patient with before and after pictures of previous BBL procedures. These pictures should demonstrate results in patients of all sizes. This is to provide the patient with an idea of what to expect with the results, and how they could look on the patient’s body as well. While it is true that each procedure is largely individualized to each patient, it is still important for the particular patient to have an idea of the skill level of the doctor by looking through past results on previous patients. The surgeon that is to carry out the BBL should have experience with working on a range of body types and should be able to achieve positive results with different sizes.

Find a surgeon that can address specific issues 

This is important as every patient has specific goals to achieve in their BBL procedure. For instance, the patient may have flat and wide buttocks, and they desire for it to be more rounded and curvier. Or that one of the patient’s buttocks is larger than the other, and they want it to be the same size. The surgeon should have an idea and suggestions on how best to address these specific issues, ideas that may have not even occurred to the patient.

The main goal of most BBL patients is to have the perfect shape while also adding more size to their butts. As the surgeon works on the patient’s waist or abdomen, or flanks for fat removal and purification, then adds it to the buttocks for adding volume and improving the shape, the final result should achieve the hourglass shape desired by most patients. The doctor by looking at the patient’s body type should be able to identify the areas that need fat removed and the amount to create the perfect balance for the patient’s figure.

A good rapport 

Developing a good rapport and a personal relationship with the surgeon can have a great and positive impact on the experience of the patient and the results of the procedure. The consultation period is the best opportunity to get to know the surgeon and learn more about their behavior and their approach to patient care. It is important to find a surgeon who is open and answers all questions with patience, and is a good communicator. This can help improve the patient’s trust in the ability of the surgeon to safely achieve the results that they desire. The patient should also have a list of questions that they have about the procedure for the consultation. The surgeon may also be able correct the patient in the case that they have expectations that are beyond the scope of the BBL procedure.

Look for experience 

It is very important to know the number of procedures that particular surgeon has carried out in the past, more importantly, how many BBL procedures they have done. The surgeon should preferably be performing BBL treatments on a regular basis and should have conducted hundreds or even thousands of BBL procedures throughout their career. 

Ask for personal referrals 

The patient’s primary care doctor should be able to refer them to a trusted and experienced cosmetic surgeon. The patient could also enquire from family and friends that have undergone the BBL procedure about their experiences and also get the name of their surgeon if their experience was positive. This should give the patient a list that they then verify their credentials and certifications before going for a consult.