How a Hip Flip™ May Help Patients Too Skinny For a BBL

As the trend for rounder backsides continues to grow - thanks to celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian - more and more people are looking for ways to shape their butts each year. However, achieving a Hollywood-worthy bum using only traditional diet and exercise methods can be challenging, if not impossible. 

Fortunately, cosmetic surgery allows patients to elevate their buttocks and improve their entire body effectively and dramatically. 

Suppose you are considering a Brazilian butt lift. In that case, it is essential first to get some basic information about the procedure, including the results it can produce, how long it will take, and whether you are a candidate.

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The Brazilian butt lift, often abbreviated as BBL, is an exciting cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to increase the volume and improve the shape of the buttocks. This is accomplished through a unique liposuction technique in which the surgeon removes fat from a patient's body part through liposuction and injects it into the patient's buttocks. 

Who is a Good Candidate for a BBL?

Most healthy men and women can be considered optimal BBL candidates. Ideal candidates for the procedure include:

1. Being healthy
2. Not smoking
3. Not being pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
4. You are at or near your ideal weight.
5. You have enough excess fat to use for a graft.

The best way to determine if you qualify for a Brazilian buttock lift is to consult with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns and goals, get answers to all your questions, and find out if a Brazilian butt lift is right for you.

How Much Fat is Needed for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The amount of fat needed for fat augmentation procedures depends on several factors, including the area being treated and the patient's goals for change.

Understandably, thinner patients may be concerned that they do not have enough extra fat for a Brazilian butt lift. In these cases, silicone butt implants are often recommended by some practices to allow the patient to achieve the rounded shape they desire. Butt implants are durable and may even change shape more dramatically than traditional Brazilian butt lift surgery. 

That said, implants are more invasive, risk side effects if your body does not accept the foreign material, and overall look less natural than a fat transfer-based BBL.

An Alternative to the BBL for Patients With Less Fat 

Suppose you do not have enough fat to work with to qualify as a plausible candidate for a Brazilian butt lift but are still interested in obtaining an hourglass silhouette. In that case, the AirSculpt® Hip Flip™ can be an excellent solution if you're too skinny for a butt lift.

The AirSculpt® Hip Flip™ transfers fat extracted from one area of your body into your sides to give your hips a curvier figure.

This procedure requires much less fat to be used but can still significantly change the appearance of your lower body, allowing you to obtain your desired aesthetic, such as the hourglass figure. 

Many patients also want to know how long fat transfer results will last. These results can last you a lifetime if you take the due diligence of maintaining your weight and committing to a healthier lifestyle.

For more information on how we can help you, call our Boston office or any of our more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada to schedule your complimentary consultation.