Dr. Kenneth Hughes Plastic Surgery Blog

Does a Mommy Makeover Include a Brazilian buttlift (BBL)?

Question: Does a mommy makeover include a Brazilian Butt Lift? Answer: The mommy makeover traditionally included a tummy tuck and breast...

Is It Possible to Remove Buttock Implants and Perform a Brazilian buttlift (BBL) at the same time?

Question: Is It Possible to Remove Buttock Implants and Perform a Brazilian buttlift (BBL) at the same time? Answer: The removal of...

I Have Skinny Thighs and Legs. Can I get a BBL (Brazilian buttlift)?

Question: I want to get a BBL done but I have very skinny legs compared to my abdomen and back. Would I look proportionate? Answer: ...

Can a BBL Be Performed with Only Local Anesthesia?

Question: Is there an option for local anesthetic for a Brazilian buttlift (BBL) with all doctors or do only specific doctors allow the...

Can a Plastic Surgeon Remove Fat from the Pubic Area for a BBL?

Question: For a BBL, can the plastic surgeon remove fat from the pubic area if there is fat there? Is this practice common and safe?...

My BBL is Gone. What Happened?

Question: My BBL is gone - What could have caused this? Where is the fat? Answer: After the initial resorption phase, the fat that is...

Can You Have a BBL Without Removal of Silicone Injections?

Question: Can I still get a BBL (Brazilian buttlift) without removal of the injections? Answer: I see two or three patients a week who...

Fat Loss After BBL. How Much Fat Do I Lose?

Question: A patient notices that the size of the buttock has decreased during the first 4 weeks of recovery after liposuction and...

Had One BBL, But Want A Bigger Butt. A Second BBL or Butt Implants?

A: My butt looks almost the same now as before surgery what to do After one Brazilian buttlift I want volume. BBL or butt implants ...

How Long Do I Have to Wait to Have a BBL After Just Having Liposuction?

Question: How long do I have to wait to have a Brazilian buttlift (BBL) done after just having liposuction? In other words, how long...

Does Your Body Reject Fat from a BBL?

Question: Is it possible that my body rejected or reabsorbed the fat? Answer: Your body did not reject the fat. The results you...

Do Brazilian Buttlifts Cause Cellulite on the Butt?

Question: Do the majority of Brazilian buttlifts (BBLs) result in a cellulite looking appearance on the butt? Answer: Fat transferred to...

I have low hemoglobin. Can I have a Brazilian buttlift (BBL)?

Question: I have low hemoglobin. Is it possible to get an iron infusion before a BBL surgery this month? Answer: Have your labs to...

How Long After Having a Baby Would Be Considered Safe to Have a Tummy Tuck and a BBL?

Question: How long after having a baby would be considered a safe period of time to have a tummy tuck and a Brazilian buttlift? Answer: ...

Too Skinny for a BBL? What about Butt Implants?

Question: Am I too skinny for a BBL? Should I get butt implants? Answer: Dr. Kenneth Hughes views gaining weight for a Brazilian...

Can You Have a BBL If You Have Lupus or Another Autoimmune Disease?

Question: Can you have a bbl if your diagnosed with lupus or another autoimmune disease? Answer: This will depend upon the severity of...

When to Get a Brazilian Buttlift (BBL) Prior to Wedding?

Question: I'd like a BBL (Brazilian buttlift). I have 4 kids and I am getting married in 4 months. When should I get surgery? Answer: If ...

BBL for Patients with BMI less than 35

Question: My BMI (body mass index) is over 34. Can I have a BBL without losing weight? I'm 5'4 and 209 lbs. Answer: BMI is just one...

Candidate for BBL or Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck?

Question: Am I a candidate for a BBL? Would I be a better candidate for a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck? Answer: A patient with...

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