Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in Turkiye

Fat transfer to the buttocks (BBL) at partner hospitals in Turkiye. Please read the risks carefully.

About Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a fat transfer: fat is removed by liposuction from areas such as the abdomen or flanks, processed, and injected into the buttocks to change their shape.

The NHS says BBL has the highest death rate of all cosmetic procedures, mainly because fat can enter the bloodstream and travel to the lungs. Evidence suggests fat should only be injected under the skin, never into the muscle, and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has advised its members to carry out gluteal fat grafting only with ultrasound guidance.

Who it may suit

Enough fat in donor areas to transfer.
Good general health; the surgeon assesses your risks in person.
Before deciding, ask the surgeon how they reduce the risk of fat embolism, including whether fat is injected only under the skin and whether ultrasound guidance is used.

How long you'll stay in Turkiye

Plan to stay until the surgeon confirms you're fit to fly. The NHS advises not flying for 5 to 7 days after liposuction, which is part of a BBL.

Recovery & aftercare

Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.

First weeks: Bruising and swelling for a few weeks. Someone must take you home after the operation.
A couple of weeks: Many people need this long off work.
Up to 6 months: The final shape can take this long to show.

Once you're home

Wear your compression or support garment for as long as the surgeon advises.
Walk little and often from the first days to help prevent blood clots, but avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise until you're told it's safe.
Keep your wounds clean and dry, and follow the clinic's instructions on showering and dressings.
Arrange for someone to help you at home for the first days after you return.
Call 999 for chest pain, breathlessness, or pain and swelling in one leg. Contact the clinic about increasing pain, redness, discharge or a fever.
Book a GP appointment after you return, and bring your operation notes.

Risks to know about

Every procedure carries risks. These are some of the main ones. The treating doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you give your consent.

Fat entering the bloodstream and reaching the lungs (fat embolism), which can be fatal.
A blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
About half the transferred fat may not survive, so further surgery may be needed.
Infection (cellulitis), lumpy scars, bleeding under the skin, and areas of dead fat.
A collapsed lung (pneumothorax).

Frequently asked questions

Is a BBL safe?

No surgery is risk-free, and the NHS says BBL has the highest death rate of all cosmetic procedures. Talk the risks through with the surgeon and take time to decide.

Why might I need more than one operation?

Around half of the transferred fat may not survive, so some people choose a second procedure to reach the shape they want.

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