Let’s talk about one of the fastest growing trends currently in the world of aesthetic medicine - the Liquid BBL, in comparison to the traditional surgical BBL. 

I’m sure many of us are familiar with the surgical BBL, otherwise known as the Brazillian Butt Lift - which is a specialized fat transfer procedure that augments the size of the buttocks and hips using fat that has been extracted via liposuction from other areas on the body (often the back, arms, and/or abdomen). One of the challenges with a surgical BBL is the variable rate at which the transferred fat cells survive and integrate into the blood supply. The initial volume apparent after a surgical BBL will shrink by 30-50% within 3-6 months, leaving unpredictability with the volume that you can obtain from the procedure. Other downsides of the surgical BBL include the risks associated with general anesthesia use, bruising, infection, fat embolism, or death. 

Now, let’s move onto the Liquid BBL. Otherwise known as Brazilian Butt Lift Injections, the liquid BBL is a non-surgical procedure that augments the size of the buttocks and hips, using hyaluronic acid-based injectable fillers instead of fat. The use of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body, minimizes the chances of adverse reactions, allowing customizable treatments tailored to each individual's needs and desired outcomes. Unlike the surgical BBL, hyaluronic acid carries a lower risk of complications, and is reversible. 

The Liquid BBL at AE.R Skinlab is ideal for the candidate who wants to increase the size and contour of the buttocks, fill in the hip-dips, and smooth out cellulite, without undergoing surgery. This procedure is uniquely customized to each patient’s aesthetic goals during the consultation with the treatment provider. I hope this blog was informative, and if you have any questions about this procedure at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We hope to see you in clinic one day soon.