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Brazilian Butt Lift
I Have Buttock Implants for 3 Yrs..can I Do BBL Now to Increase Volume??
We perform the brazilian buttock lift procedure regularly and take pride in our expertise. We have performed the operation in combination with existing buttock implants but great care has to be used to avoid damaging the existing implant or depositing fat against the implant (it is much harder for the fat to become revascularized if it is in contact with the implant). In addition, many times the position of the implant prevents fat injection below the plane of the existing implant, which can cause problems reaching higher volumes of fat. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.
Clinical Context
Fat grafting works by transferring living fat cells into tissue that has a blood supply, since the cells need nearby blood vessels to survive. Where an implant sits, that blood supply is limited, so fat placed too close to it may not survive well. This is why surgeons often need to inject fat into different areas or depths than they would for a patient without implants. A thorough physical exam and imaging review help determine how much volume is realistically achievable in your case.
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