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A tummy tuck is a surgery that makes your belly firmer and flatter. It takes out the extra skin and fat. It can also fix muscles that have pulled apart because of pregnancy or weight gain. The Brazilian Butt Lift employs your own purified fat, placed strategically for increased volume and improvement of your contour. Here, we focus on these two different body sculpting options, Tummy Tuck and BBL, their individual benefits and the benefits of a Tummy Tuck and BBL combination. A tummy tuck and BBL make a great combination after weight loss or pregnancy.
What is a Tummy Tuck and BBL and What Do They Achieve?
A tummy tuck procedure is employed in the removal of excessive skin and fat of the abdomen. It also tightens weakened or separated abdominal muscles. After pregnancy or large weight loss, this can happen. The overall aim is a flatter tummy and firmer and more defined waist. It’s not a weight-loss surgery, but it shapes the area.
After the fat has been removed, it is inserted into and fills the buttock area to increase its size and natural contours. Liposuction removes fat from the abdomen, hips, thighs, and other areas of the body. Surgeons then clean this fat and inject it right into the buttocks. The goal is to have fuller, rounder, and lifted buttocks without using implants.
Getting a BBL and Tummy tuck in conjunction means the tummy tuck creates a smoother abdomen and waist. This beautifully sets off the BBL-enhanced shape of the buttocks. Tummy Tuck liposuction fat can often be used for the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
What Should I Know About the Surgery for a Tummy Tuck and BBL?
For a tummy tuck surgery, the incision is usually made low across the pubic area. It is similar to a C-section scar but will often be longer. The cosmetic surgeon elevates the skin, fixes and tightens the core abdominal muscles if they are separated, and removes excess skin and fat. The belly button is usually repositioned. People often involve liposuction in their waist and flank contouring procedures. There are types that include a less invasive mini Tummy Tuck to a more extensive full one.
A BBL involves three key steps. First, liposuction used at donor areas to harvest fat. Besides, wholesome fat cells are produced through the processing of this fat. This third fat is injected into the specific area of the buttocks to achieve a desired shape and volume. It’s a very important safety point that fat is only injected above the muscle inside the fatty layer. Else, serious risk occurs. Surgeons often use specialized tools or ultrasound to ensure this.
The liposuction used for the BBL is usually performed first for a Tummy Tuck and BBL. Then, the Tummy Tuck is performed. After that you are positioned carefully to inject the fat into the buttocks.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Combined Tummy Tuck and BBL?
Healthy non-smokers are good candidates for a combined Tummy Tuck and BBL. Before and following the surgery, you must refrain from smoking as it affects healing. Your weight should remain constant but ideally, it should be healthy. A very high Body Mass Index (or BMI) can increase the risk of surgery.
You must have sufficient excess fat in other areas of your body that can be utilized for the transfer for the BBL part. If you’re very lean, you might not have enough donor fat. It’s significant to set realistic expectations from these therapies and know about the recovery time as well. As you’re healing in two opposite areas of the body this combined recovery is more complex. After your BBL, you will not be able to sit directly on your buttocks for several weeks. In addition, you need to think about your Tummy Tuck healing. When planning future pregnancies, it is better to postpone the Tummy Tuck.
What Are Important Considerations for Recovery and Risks with a Tummy Tuck and BBL?
All surgeries have risks including bleeding, infection, and anesthesia problems. Those who undergo a Tummy Tuck and BBL, the key Tummy Tuck spokesman concerns include a collection of fluid (seroma), scars (designed to be hidden), and skin sensation changes. For the BBL, there is a risk that not all of the transferred fat will be viable, resulting in asymmetry, or that fat necrosis occurs, in which fat cells die and can form lumps. The risk with the most serious BBL, although now rarer with safe techniques for injecting, is fat embolism. This is when fat enters the bloodstream.
A simultaneous Tummy Tuck and BBL will mean a longer surgery and more challenging recovery. You’ll need significant downtime and help at home. Following your surgeon’s instructions carefully is vital for good recovery and health outcomes. Opting for a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in performing Tummy Tuck and BBL together is an essential first step to manage the risks.
Op. Dr. Erman Ak graduated from Ankara Hacettepe Tıp in 2014 and completed his specialization at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He received advanced microsurgery training in Taiwan and, as an ISAPS fellow in Italy, training in facial and breast aesthetics. Dr. Ak holds the European Union Aesthetic Plastic Surgery qualification certificate from EBOPRAS and contributed to the establishment of the Plastic Surgery Department at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital. He currently accepts patients from Turkey and various other countries at his clinic in Nişantaşı.
