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Board-certified vs non board-certified Brazilian butt lift?

You should always use a board-certified plastic surgeon. You have a better chance of good results and a lower chance of serious complications. Think about it this way - the vast majority of US hospitals will not let a non-board-certified plastic surgeon perform plastic surgery procedures in their facilities. If they think it is a bad idea - you should too!

Clinical Context

BBL safety depends heavily on where the fat is placed. Injecting fat into or beneath the gluteal muscle raises the risk of it entering large veins, which can cause a dangerous fat embolism. Surgeons trained in current safety guidelines place fat only in the layer above the muscle. The surgical facility matters too—continuous monitoring and anesthesia support help catch rare complications early. Choosing an experienced, properly credentialed surgeon in an accredited facility addresses both of these risk factors.

Answered By

Dr. Steven Williams

President Emeritus of ASPS

Dr. Steven Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the Past President of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a charitable person who dedicates his life to those in need of his unique expertise.

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