Skinny Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Skinny BBL
At a glance

What is a Skinny BBL?

The original Brazilian Butt Lift involves using Liposuction to remove excess fat from areas of the body such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and hips, before it is treated and injected into the buttocks to increase volume and lift. This results in larger buttocks, but also a contoured (snatched) waist and an enhanced, even curve to the thighs and hips. Many slimmer patients are intimidated by the apparent need for large quantities of fat and assume that this procedure cannot be adapted to suit a petite frame.  

Skinny BBL is a variation of the BBL procedure to allow for an increase in volume and lift to the buttock area, as well as enhancing the waist and contours of the hips and thighs but with smaller amounts of fat. The results are often more subtle; however this tends to be more suited to a slimmer frame and allows for a more natural, flattering result for thin patients. Although this procedure has been adjusted to suit a slim frame, your surgeon will still require a certain amount of fat to transfer and make the procedure successful. As part of your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the Skinny BBL weight requirements and may ask you to gain some weight to achieve the best results. 

What are the benefits?

Many slim patients are self-conscious about their frame, and feel uncomfortable wearing certain clothing or taking part in activities where they may have to reveal their body such as swimming. This may also affect intimate relationships. Skinny BBL will help to tackle this loss of confidence by enhancing the curves of the waist and hips and adding volume and lift to the buttocks. Many patients find this increases their quality of life and allows them to feel comfortable and confident wearing certain outfits and taking part in activities they previously avoided. 

Who is suitable for a Skinny BBL?

Your surgeon will assess your suitability for Skinny BBL as part of your one-to-one bespoke consultation at our Chelsea based hospital in London. They will examine your buttocks, and determine how much fat you have available to transfer. They will discuss your concerns and your desired results, before explaining what would be possible for you. They may also suggest gaining some weight, if you don’t meet the Skinny BBL weight requirements, allowing you to have enough fat available to transfer. Your surgeon will also carry out a general health and wellness check to ensure you are fit and healthy for a surgical procedure under general anaesthetic.  

You must be over 18 to have a Skinny BBL at Cadogan Clinic. 

Skinny BBL Shapes

During your consultation, your surgeon will not only discuss how much fat you would like to be transferred, but also the final shape you would like your buttocks to be. The most popular shapes for Skinny BBL are:

A-Shaped Buttocks 
A-Shaped buttocks have more weight at the bottom (closer to the thighs) with a slimmer shape at the top to enhance a slim (snatched) waist. This creates a curvaceous appearance and can be adapted for a range of body shapes to create a natural, flattering result.

Inverted Heart Buttocks 
This shape is very similar to the A-Shape with more width to the hips as well as the added volume in the bottom of the buttocks (in the shape of an upside- down heart). Whereas patients undergoing a regular BBL may be looking for their hips to be treated with Liposuction, to reduce the size and enhance the contours, Skinny BBL patients may have fat injected into this area to create more shape and volume.

O-Shaped Buttocks 
O-Shaped buttocks are highly rounded and have volume throughout the entire buttock. This is the shape that is most associated with the Regular BBL and may not be suited for some Skinny BBL patients as it could create an unbalanced overall result. However, this will depend on the result you are looking for and your initial frame. Your surgeon will be able to discuss these options with you during your consultation. 

The Cost of Skinny BBL

Recovery from a Skinny BBL

Recovery from Skinny BBL usually takes between 6-8 weeks. Your surgeon will instruct you to wear a surgical garment throughout this time which will maintain your surgical results and will assist with the healing process. Depending on the number of Liposuction areas, you may require more than one surgical garment to cover different areas. You will also need to use a BBL cushion while you are sitting down during your recovery period to prevent excess pressure on your buttocks, which may stop the newly injected fat from being accepted by your body.

It is important to prepare for your Skinny BBL recovery in advance of your surgery, and your surgeon will provide you with all the aftercare instructions you will need at your consultation. 

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