If you’ve been longing for a fuller, more lifted butt, you’re probably wondering what the best way is to get it. A fat transfer natural BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) and BBL implants are two treatments you can explore. While both surgeries could give you the results you’ve been dreaming of, they’re two different procedures with entirely different materials, prep, and protocols.
So, which is best for you to get the size and shape you want?
Let’s go over what you need to know about when considering your options. Discover the materials used to enhance your volume, costs, risks, and results of fat transfer BBL and BBL implants.
What’s a Natural BBL?
A natural BBL is a procedure that uses the patient’s fat to add volume and improve the shape of their butt and hips. During a natural BBL surgery, liposuction removes fat from other areas of the body. After this, the unwanted fat is processed and undergoes a purification process. The surgeon will inject just the purified, healthy fat cells into the buttocks, hips, and hip dips for the BBL fat transfer, ensuring long-lasting results. These injections are placed precisely to create the fuller, more rounded, lifted butt the patient desires, and we are able to thus create a very elegant and aesthetic result, WITHOUT making it look too big or ‘surgical’.
Since the patient’s own fat is used, this procedure results in a natural-looking BBL. It also carries fewer risks since natural substances are used for these enhancements.
Is Fat Transfer the Same as a BBL?
Not necessarily. A BBL is a type of fat transfer. However, not all fat transfers are BBLs. A fat transfer can remove fat from one area of the body and transfer it to another. However, with a natural BBL, fat gets injected into the butt to enhance its shape.
What are BBL Implants?
BBL implants use silicone to lift and add volume to the butt. This material is commonly used in plastic surgeries to provide cosmetic enhancements. Before the procedure, these implants are custom-made to fit the patient’s body and achieve the desired results.
During this surgery, the implants are inserted through incisions at the top of the fold, on either side of the tailbone. The surgeon will place the silicone implants into or above the gluteal muscle, depending on the look the patient wants. When placed inside the muscle, they create a subtle, more natural look. Inserting them above the muscle leads to a more dramatic appearance.
Many patients choose BBL implants as a solution because they don’t have enough fat for a natural BBL.
Natural BBL vs. Butt Implants: What are the Differences?
Benefits
Natural BBLs and butt implants can both create the fuller, more lifted butt you’ve always wanted. But which is best? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of each procedure.
Benefits of a Fat Transfer Natural BBL:
- Uses the patient’s own fat for natural-looking results and a safer experience
- Removes unwanted fat in other areas of the body through liposuction
- WAY lower risk of complications compared to butt implants
- Less downtime and quicker recovery
Benefits of Butt Implants:
- Only option for patients who don’t have enough fat to transfer
- Predictable shape and volume since implants are made in advance
- Long-lasting results
If you have a lean body but are interested in a natural BBL, you shouldn’t automatically rule out this procedure. When you schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon, you’ll find out if he has the skill and expertise to perform a fat transfer BBL with little fat to work with.
Healing Time & Risks
Both procedures effectively lift and enhance the shape of the butt. However, they have many differences. The biggest difference between BBL and fat transfer is the material used in the procedure. A natural BBL uses the patient’s fat while butt implants use silicone. The substance used during this surgery affects the healing time and the risks involved.
Since the patient’s fat is used during a natural bbl, the recovery time is quicker. Most patients can return to light activities within one to two weeks and have a full recovery in six weeks. With butt implants, a full recovery can take as long as 2-3 months.
Both of these procedures include risks, but a natural BBL is ultimately safer. Butt implant surgery has a risk of the implants shifting or infections/fluid collections (commonly referred to as “rejecting” the implants when you read patient stories online…). These complications can be very dangerous, and revision surgery will be needed to either remove or reposition the implants. Scar tissue can also form around the implants, causing pain and limiting movement.
A natural BBL doesn’t present this risk since the patient’s body will easily accept its own fat.
Which Procedure Looks More Natural?
A natural BBL usually looks and feels more natural since the patient’s fat is used. This creates a smoother and softer appearance that blends in with the body. While silicone implants are designed to feel as natural as possible, fat is the most natural substance that can be used. Silicone also presents the risk of feeling hard if scar tissue forms around it.
Over time, implants may also shift or wear down, leading to revision surgeries. With a natural BBL, you won’t have to worry about these risks. If patients maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, they will enjoy long-lasting results that continue to feel natural.
BBL vs Implants: Results
When comparing two different procedures to get the dream butt you want, you should know when you’ll see your results.
Natural BBL Before and After
With a natural BBL, the initial results can be seen right after surgery, and the final outcome will be stable at 1 month. Moreover, these results are LONG-LASTING – once the fat graft has taken, it’s going to be permanent!
Butt Implants Before and After
While butt implants enhance volume and shape immediately, it usually takes 3-6 months to see the full results after surgery. Since the implants are designed to last 10-15 years, another surgery will be needed to maintain your results.
In the meantime, a revision surgery may be needed if the implants shift, rupture, or wear down. Having a healthy weight and lifestyle will help your butt implants last as long as possible.
Cost Comparison
When considering a cosmetic procedure, cost is an important factor. The fat transfer BBL cost can range between $5,000 and $20,000, depending on several factors, including:
- Amount of fat transferred
- Liposuctioned areas
- Surgeon’s expertise
- Location of surgery
The cost of butt implants can range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on the implant type, the complexity of the procedure, and whether revision surgeries are needed. Overall, the BBL fat transfer cost may be lower in the long run because you won’t need to pay for implants or revision surgeries.
To find out how much a natural BBL will cost you, schedule a consultation. You’ll see if this procedure is right for you and the price to achieve your cosmetic goals.
Why Choose Dr. Turin for Your Natural BBL?
Dr. Sergey Turin is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in fat transfer BBL. By using your own body fat, he’ll enhance the shape of your butt, delivering results you’ll love without the risks of butt implants. As a leading natural BBL surgeon, he can safely perform this procedure on patients of all body types, including those with a BMI as low as 18.
Patients value his expertise, honest communication, advanced techniques, and personalized solutions. With Dr. Turin performing your natural BBL, you’ll enjoy smooth curves and enhanced volume that complements your figure without looking overdone. You’ll have the expertise and guidance to get the dream body you’ve always wanted.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Fat Transfer Natural BBL?
If you’re generally healthy, don’t smoke, and have fat to transfer, you may be a good candidate for a natural BBL. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Turin to see if this procedure is right for you.
Build Your Dream Butt with a Natural BBL in Scottsdale, AZ?
Whether you’re looking for a lifted butt or more volume, it’s important to choose a procedure that’s right for you. A fat transfer natural BBL safely delivers natural-looking results using your own fat. It also provides the added benefit of contouring other parts of your body. While BBL implants add volume and may be the best solution for thinner patients, this procedure comes with higher risks, longer recovery, and the likelihood of revision surgeries.
As the best BBL surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ, offering natural butt lifts using fat transfer, Dr. Sergey Turin uses advanced techniques to achieve stunning results. He’s proud to serve the Gilbert, Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa communities, helping patients achieve the bodies they’ll feel more confident in.
Ready to build the butt of your dreams the all-natural way? Call (480) 256-8018 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Turin.
