In recent years, the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, has been a popular medical procedure meant to provide women with a curvier backside through gluteal augmentation surgery. However, this cosmetic procedure has its fair share of downsides that are less commonly discussed. So what are the risks of BBL surgery, and what alternatives can people explore to gain similar results?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi informs listeners about the BBL, and all this cosmetic procedure entails. She discusses the BBL death rate, the associated risks, the safety of BBLs, and what patients should look for in a surgeon when seeking this procedure. Finally, she provides her final thoughts on this surgical trend, as well as some less-invasive cosmetic alternatives.

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Beauty Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/renewmd_beauty/

RenewMD Beauty Medical Spas, California:

https://renewmdwellness.com/

Food And Drug Administration:

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-warns-against-injectable-silicone-and-dermal-fillers-large-scale-body-contouring-and-enhancement#:~:text=Injectable%20silicone%20is%20not%20approved,and%20body%20contouring%20or%20enhancement.

Essence:

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/cardi-b-shares-bbl-experience-and-gives-advice/

PubMed Central – "Report on Mortality from Gluteal Fat Grafting":

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28369293/

PubMed Central – "Gluteal Augmentation With Fat":

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29931270/

News24:

https://www.news24.com/w24/selfcare/love/news/cardi-b-gets-95-of-her-bum-fillers-removed-and-warns-fans-about-dangerous-beauty-treatments-20221213