What is BBL -Brazilian Butt Lift
& Buttocks Augmentation?
Professionals employ a range of techniques for buttock augmentation, with the choice depending on your body shape, skin condition, and other factors:
• Fat Transfer (BBL). This is a method that involves enhancing the buttocks using transplanted fat cells from the patient, making it a particularly safe procedure. Fat emulsion is introduced into areas with less volume, which aligns naturally with your body's own molecules. This allows for a more rounded buttock appearance through a combination of liposuction and fat grafting.
Fat is harvested from your problem areas, prepared specifically, and then injected into the buttocks. The natural volume achieved with this method can be maintained for approximately 15 years. It offers the dual benefit of contouring the area where the fat was taken from while enhancing your buttocks. The recovery time for BBL is usually around 2-3 weeks.
• Implant Surgery. This procedure involves augmenting the buttocks using silicone implants, which enables the selection of the optimal shape. The implants come in two types: round and anatomical (tear-shaped). Silicone implants are inserted via a small incision (no more than 5 cm), typically located in the intergluteal or subgluteal fold, rendering the postoperative scar virtually invisible.
Furthermore, the line between the fatty tissue and the implants is hardly discernible and does not impact comfort during sitting. Due to their superior elasticity, silicone implants are guaranteed to last a lifetime. While this option might require a slightly longer recovery time compared to BBL, the results are immediate and permanent, offering an excellent solution for those looking for a dramatic enhancement.
Remember, the choice between these methods depends largely on your individual preferences and desired outcome.
A consultation with our expert team at VIP Surgery Turkey will help you make an informed decision that best suits your aesthetic goals.
When Might You Consider BBL
&
Buttock Augmentation
There's a broad spectrum of reasons that can lead you to consider buttock augmentation. These might include:
• Aging-induced Tissue Changes: As we age, the production of collagen, elastin fibers, and hyaluronic acid naturally decreases, affecting the elasticity of both superficial and deep subcutaneous fat layers. This can cause ptosis, a medical term for the sagging of soft tissues, altering the youthful contour of your buttocks.
• Post Weight Loss Sagging: Significant or rapid weight loss can disturb the hormonal balance in the body, or be the result of strict diets. This often results in loss of tissue elasticity, leading to sagging buttocks. Augmentation helps to restore the lost volume and uplifts the appearance.
• Restoration after Injuries: If you've suffered injuries that required part of the buttock to be removed, augmentation can play a crucial role in restoring a balanced and aesthetically pleasing contour, improving your self-confidence and overall body image.
• Addressing Genetically Influenced Aesthetic Concerns: If you have a naturally flat buttock shape or lack voluptuous curves due to genetic predisposition, buttock augmentation can help enhance your body's contour and introduce desired volume to your rear.
• Correction of Asymmetry: Asymmetry in the side or back of the hips can occur due to various factors such as scoliosis or uneven fat distribution. Even minor differences can become noticeable, and buttock augmentation can be a key solution to establish a harmonious balance.
Beyond these situations, there may be a range of other aesthetic or personal reasons that could make you consider a buttock augmentation. It's crucial to remember that everyone's body is unique, and so are their aesthetic goals. At VIP Surgery Turkey, we offer personalized consultations to understand your specific needs and to develop a tailored strategy. Our main objective is to help you feel comfortable in your body and attain the aesthetic harmony you've always desired.
Steps of Your Surgery Journey
First Day
Upon your arrival in Turkey, our VIP transfer will be waiting for you at the airport. You will be taken to your Hilton Doubletree hotel where you can comfortably settle into your room.
Our manager will meet you there to give you all information about your procedures.
Second Day
Your visit to our hospital begins with a thorough consultation and necessary medical examinations. Based on these assessments, the surgeon will determine the most effective procedure for you and decide on the desired shape and size of your buttocks. Using advanced 3D modeling, the surgeon will illustrate the potential outcome of the surgery. Once all the details are agreed upon, we will proceed with the surgery. Following the operation, you will be moved to a recovery room for rest.
Third Day
On this day, you will be under careful nurse monitoring in the hospital. Your surgeon will discuss the post-operative recovery process with you, highlighting necessary precautions and guidelines that you should adhere to for optimal healing.
Fourth-Fifth Day
A follow-up examination is conducted by the doctor to evaluate the initial results. If there are no complications, you will be released to the comfort of your hotel room.
Remember, our dedicated team will be by your side throughout this journey, ready to assist with any queries you may have. Even after the surgery, you can maintain communication with your doctor online, ensuring continuity of care and support.
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Preparation for
BBL & Buttock Augmentation
Despite not being overly complicated, buttock augmentation is a surgical procedure that necessitates meticulous preparation. It begins with a preliminary consultation where the plastic surgeon identifies the most suitable method based on the patient's medical history and current health status.
The preparatory process includes various medical tests such as:
• Thorough examination of biochemical and clinical blood parameters;
• Cardiogram analysis;
• General urine testing;
• Fluorography, along with any other procedures deemed necessary by the doctor.
In anticipation of the procedure, it's recommended that patients begin conditioning their bodies ten days prior to the operation. During this period, avoid smoking, consuming alcohol, taking medications or vitamin complexes, and partaking in strenuous physical activities.
For visual reference, pre-surgery photos are taken to facilitate comparison with post-operative aesthetic outcomes.
Description of the Procedure
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Performing BBL & Buttock Augmenation
The augmentation is performed under general anesthesia, typically lasting between 1 to 4 hours, contingent on the specific method employed.
If implants are used, a small incision is made in the intergluteal or subgluteal fold, followed by the creation of designated pockets beneath the muscle tissue. The silicone endoprostheses are then carefully introduced and the tissues are securely sutured internally.
In contrast, augmentation via lipofilling involves extracting fat from select areas (such as the abdomen or flanks), which is then purified and injected over the gluteal muscles. Considering the partial absorption tendency of fat cells, the procedure may incorporate extra fiber for sustained results. This method is incision-free, as the fiber is introduced via minute punctures that are subsequently sealed with cosmetic micro-stitches.
Recovery After BBL & Buttock Augmentation
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Duration of the Surgery
From 1 to 4 Ranging from 1 to 4 hours, depending on the specific technique used..
Hospitalization
Approximately 1-3 days of hospital stay is required, encompassing the surgery day and two subsequent days for monitoring.
Activity Limitations
minimum of 2 months of reduced physical activity and exercise is recommended post-surgery.
Hygiene and Sun Exposure
Avoid hot baths, swimming, and sun exposure for 1.5 months after the procedure.
Sleeping Arrangements
Patients should initially sleep on their stomachs for 2-3 weeks, transitioning to side-sleeping as healing advances.
Full Recovery
The final aesthetic outcomes of the buttock augmentation can typically be appreciated 3 to 6 months post-surgery, although individual recovery times may vary.
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HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO STAY FOR SURGERY IN TURKEY?The first day in Turkey will take you to check in at the hotel, and the next day we will take you to the clinic for abdominoplasty. The operation lasts 4-5 hours, after which you will be left in the hospital under the supervision of specialists for 3-4 days. In the absence of complications, patients are discharged, but for another 5 days it is recommended to observe bed rest. The stitches will be removed approximately on the 9th day.
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HOW DO I UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED A TUMMY TUCK, AND NOT JUST LIPOSUCTION?Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, possible stretch marks in this area, as well as restoring weakened muscles. The procedure is not to lose weight, but to remove excess skin and fat that may remain after rapid weight loss or repeated pregnancies. Therefore, if you see flabby skin or excess fat deposits when examining your body, you can safely sign up for a consultation with us.
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IS LIPOSUCTION DONE WITH ABDOMINOPLASTY?Rarely, abdominoplasty is performed separately from liposuction. This is due to the fact that liposuction, which is a procedure of aspiration of fats from certain parts of the body, helps to form a silhouette, preventing an unnatural appearance of the abdomen after surgery. It is important that the doctor assess whether there is a need or whether liposuction is indicated in combination with abdominoplasty in each case.
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WILL I HAVE MY ABDOMINAL MUSCLES STITCHED (DIASTASIS SUTURED)?With classical abdominoplasty, in addition to the main ones, another incision is made around the navel, since it cannot be removed. The abdominal muscles are exposed and stitched, bringing them closer, thinning the waist and eliminating abdominal diastasis. Then the removed skin is finally separated from the patient`s body, and what remains of the tissue is pulled down and reconnected with the incision, closing the wound. Stitching of the abdominal muscles is not required only for mini-abdominoplasty.
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WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?The postoperative period is considered by many to be the most difficult part of abdominoplasty, since recovery can be relatively long. On average, it takes a patient from 10 days to gradually return to normal activities. Highly qualified surgeons recommend avoiding large efforts and activities that require excessive stress and exertion for four months after surgery. During the rehabilitation period, the patient must strictly follow the doctor`s prescriptions, including treating scars.
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IN HOW MANY DAYS WILL I RETURN TO A NORMAL LIFESTYLE?After abdominoplasty, the patient needs at least 10 days of complete rest. In some cases, doctors prescribe complete rest for at least 15 days. After this time, the patient can return to work, but full recovery takes from 2 to 4 months. With individual physiological characteristics of the patient, the recovery process may take longer. Rehabilitation is also longer if other operations, such as liposuction and mammoplasty, were performed shortly before or together with abdominoplasty.
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WILL I HAVE A BIG SCAR?During abdominoplasty, scarring cannot be avoided. It is usually not very large and is located at the base of the abdomen, just above the groin area. But it is easy to hide it under underwear and even under a bikini, especially with mini-abdominoplasty and classical surgery. In addition, over time, the scar becomes less bright. The size of the scar depends on the amount of skin removed during the operation, but experienced surgeons always try to minimize the traces of abdominoplasty.
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET RID OF THE SCAR AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?So that the scar does not become more noticeable than it should, or a keloid does not form, which is an excessive growth of tissue, it is important that the patient has a good rest and does not make any effort to the abdominal area during recovery. After the operation, the doctor will give recommendations for rehabilitation, as well as prescribe special creams or ointments that will help make the scar as invisible as possible. Modern cosmetics help not to completely get rid of scars, but to make them barely noticeable.
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WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?The patient has a list of recommendations from the attending physician. Most of the possible complications are associated with non-compliance with medical advice during rehabilitation and ignoring visible signs of deterioration of health. Risks that are likely to be encountered: • Purulent inflammation. It is observed when hygiene and antiseptics are not observed during dressing; • Violation of the integrity of the stitch. It is possible with the assumption of physical exertion in the postoperative phase; • Edema. It happens after any operation, but if the swelling does not subside for a long period, it is important to consult a doctor immediately; • Lymphorrhea (fluid accumulates in the subcutaneous tissue in the area of the scar and a focus of inflammation forms when the capillaries rupture; this occurs when ignoring the need to wear compression underwear). In the Plastic Surgery Turkey Group clinic, where competent plastic surgeons with extensive practice and many years of experience work, the risk of complications after abdominoplasty is almost zero. Clear and consistent compliance with the recommendations allows you to avoid negative consequences and even shorten the rehabilitation period.