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BBL, buttock augmentation and buttock lift

Are you considering a BBL (Brazilian butt lift) or buttock augmentation? At The Faculty, you’ll meet specialists in plastic surgery who will guide you with medical precision, complete peace of mind and an open dialogue. We always take your unique anatomy and individual circumstances into account. We do not strive for perfection. We are all different. That is how it should be. No two bodies are alike.

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What does a BBL stand for?

A BBL (medical abbreviation for Brazilian buttock lift) is a body contouring procedure that combines liposuction with fat grafting. This involves the plastic surgeon first removing unwanted fat from areas such as the abdomen, back or thighs. This autologous fat is purified and then gently injected superficially into the buttocks to create volume and shape. Unlike a buttock augmentation using implants, a BBL uses only your own tissue, which explains why the term ‘BBL surgery’ has become so widely recognised internationally.

Our methods for buttock augmentation and buttock surgery

To achieve a result that is anatomically sound, our plastic surgeons use a range of tried-and-tested techniques, depending on your tissue and skin elasticity. There are many terms, ranging from butt lift, Brazilian butt lift and Brazilian buttock lift to Brazilian butt lifts, but medically we divide the procedures into three main categories

Buttock augmentation using fat (BBL)

Body fat is gently removed from areas such as the stomach or thighs via liposuction, purified, and then injected superficially into the buttocks to add volume. This Brazilian buttock lift is by far the most common method.

Buttock augmentation with implants

For patients who have no body fat reserves of their own, a safe, anatomically shaped silicone implant (buttock implant) is placed within the gluteal muscle to create a distinct projection.

Butt lift

A procedure designed for patients with significant excess skin. The excess skin is surgically removed and the tissue is lifted upwards. A buttock lift is sometimes combined with buttock liposuction to refine the contours.

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Whether the procedure involves fat transfer or the use of fillers to sculpt the contours of the buttocks (such as fillers for hip dips), our plastic surgery specialists use specially adapted precision cannulas. A tissue-friendly approach is absolutely crucial for reducing bleeding, minimising risks during a Brazilian buttock lift and ensuring optimal conditions for discreet scarring.

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A clinic full of expertise

Undergoing major body contouring surgery requires a great deal of trust. At The Faculty, you’ll have access to plastic surgery specialists with cutting-edge expertise and extensive experience in Brazilian butt lift surgery and buttock surgery. Our practice is founded on the highest standards of medical safety and open communication. We provide you with objective guidance so that you have all the information you need to feel completely confident and fully informed about the process leading up to your operation.

Price for BBL and buttock augmentation

What is a reasonable price for a Brazilian butt lift? The cost depends on the chosen method and the extent of the liposuction required. You will always receive an accurate and transparent quote during your consultation.

Buttock augmentation using fat (BBL)

83 500

Buttock augmentation with implants

77 500

Buttock lift (Buttock lift)<25

79 500

Consultation

600

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Consultation before your operation

The first step is a consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. You choose whether you want to book an online appointment or meet us in person at the clinic. During the appointment, you will be given medical information about risks, current waiting times and which techniques are best for you.

You will receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to your body.

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BBL and buttock augmentation
Step by step

To ensure you feel confident and well prepared, we have a clear and reliable process in place, from your first visit right through to your final follow-up appointment. Here, we provide an overview of how our buttock augmentation procedure works, from start to finish.

Consultation

Medical assessment and choice of method

The surgeon will assess your fat deposits, skin elasticity and muscle tone to determine whether fat transfer, buttock implants or a skin lift alone is the best option.

Before your procedure

Preparing for a safe operation

Once the reflection period is over, your operation will be booked. It is an absolute medical requirement that you are completely nicotine- and alcohol-free for four weeks before and after the operation.

The day of the operation

Safe care at the clinic

You will be admitted. A BBL procedure or a buttock augmentation using implants usually takes 2–4 hours and is carried out under general anaesthesia to ensure optimal patient safety.

After the operation

Awakening and initial rest

The area will be cleaned and checked. It is quite normal for the skin to become temporarily red and for small bumps to appear at the injection sites, but these will disappear quickly. You will be monitored in the recovery room before being allowed to return to your room. Most people go home the same day after resting and having a snack in the ward.

Recovery & healing

Self-care and convalescence guidelines

Physical exertion and sitting directly on your bottom should be avoided initially. You must wear your compression garment around the clock for several weeks, as instructed by your surgeon.

Monitoring & results

Medical check-up and final assessment

A follow-up appointment to check the wound and remove any stitches will take place after 1–2 weeks. A final check-up with your plastic surgeon will take place after around six months.

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Results following the BBL/Stusslyft

Recovery following body contouring surgery takes time. During the first few weeks, the buttocks and areas where liposuction has been performed will be swollen, and bruising is common. With fat transfer buttock augmentation, it is absolutely crucial that you do not sit directly on the recently transplanted fat for the first three to four weeks, so as not to restrict the blood supply to the new fat cells. You will receive detailed instructions regarding pressure-relieving cushions and sleeping positions. The final anatomical result can only be medically assessed after approximately six months, once the swelling has subsided.

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Our specialists in plastic surgery

At The Faculty, we have hand-picked specialists in plastic surgery with extensive experience of the Brazilian Buttock Lift in Sweden. Sculpting the body and managing fat with the utmost safety places extreme demands on the surgeon’s technical skill and in-depth understanding of anatomy. This is the foundation of your medical safety.

Who is eligible for a BBL or buttock augmentation?

To undergo cosmetic surgery with us, you must be at least 18 years old and in good general health. During the consultation, a strict assessment of your BMI and body fat reserves will be carried out. If you have a very low body fat percentage, a fat transfer buttock augmentation may not be possible, and a buttock augmentation using implants is recommended instead. It is also an absolute medical requirement that you are a non-smoker, as nicotine restricts blood circulation, which drastically reduces the survival of fat cells and increases the risk of infection.

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Complications and risks

All surgical procedures carry risks, such as bleeding, infection or asymmetrical healing. The risks associated with buttock augmentation vary depending on the method used; with implants, there is a risk of capsular contracture, whilst BBL has historically been associated with serious risks if the fat is placed incorrectly. To ensure the highest level of medical safety (Safe BBL), our surgeons always place the fat strictly superficially, only under the skin and over the muscle, which eliminates the risk of fat embolism within the major blood vessels in the musculature. Your surgeon will explain this in great detail during your consultation.

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Other body contouring treatments

It is common for buttock surgery to be combined with other procedures to achieve a comprehensive result. Liposuction of the abdomen or thighs is often performed during the same operation as a BBL. If you have a significant amount of excess skin on your thighs as well, a thigh lift can be performed at the same time as a buttock lift to restore the body’s basic anatomy. We will discuss this in detail with you.

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Our clinics

The Faculty combines medical safety with a welcoming environment. Our state-of-the-art clinic at Hangövägen 20 is one of the few plastic surgery clinics in Sweden that is built to proper hospital standards. For skin care and injection treatments, you are welcome to visit our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in central Stockholm. All operations are based on medical expertise and proven experience to offer a safe process from the first visit to the last follow-up.

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Payment guarantee and insurance

We make sure you are clearly informed about all aspects of your procedure and what is included in the cost of your tummy tuck surgery. For your absolute peace of mind, you are always covered by patient insurance. Whether your treatment plan includes classic liposuction, gentle VASER liposuction or a combination with laser skin tightening/Renuvion, we offer safe guarantees that cover your medical care and follow-up. For those who wish to finance their surgery in Stockholm, we also offer flexible instalment payment solutions.

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Why consider a buttock augmentation or a butt lift?

Many patients choose to undergo a BBL procedure or a buttock lift for purely personal reasons. Often, this is because they feel a lack of anatomical volume and wish to enlarge their buttocks, or because the skin has lost its elasticity following significant weight loss, creating a need for a buttock lift. Whether the motivation is to correct asymmetry, even out the shape (for example, in the case of ‘hip dips’), or restore proportions after pregnancy, the decision is entirely yours. We design an objective, medically sound plan tailored to your anatomical conditions.

Frequently asked questions about BBL and buttock augmentation

Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about BBL and buttock augmentation

Why is BBL always written in capital letters?

Searches for "what is BBL", "what is a BBL", "what does BBL mean" and "BBL meaning" are very common. BBL stands for Brazilian Butt Lift. Anatomically speaking, it is a buttock augmentation using the patient’s own fat (known as a Brazilian buttock lift in technical terms). Many people also spell it Brazilian butt lift, Brazilian but lift, Brazillian butt lift or, in everyday speech, simply Brazilian butt, BBLs or BBL ass. Regardless of the name, the principle is the same: transferring fat from one part of the body to the buttocks.

Why is BBL dangerous, and what are the risks?

The question "why is BBL dangerous" is entirely justified. Historically, and at certain clinics abroad (often found through searches for "BBL Turkey"), the procedure has been associated with serious risks, primarily fat embolism. This only occurs if the fat is incorrectly injected deep into or beneath the gluteus maximus muscle, where the major blood vessels run. To minimise these risks, our specialists use only scientifically proven methods where the fat is strictly placed superficially in the subcutaneous fat above the muscle, making the procedure medically safe.

What is a "skinny BBL" and a BBL body?

A common term these days is ‘skinny BBL’. This refers to a buttock augmentation using fat, performed on a patient who has a lower body fat percentage and a lower BMI to begin with. The aim here (for a balanced BBL body) is usually not a drastic increase in volume, but rather a subtle reshaping to fill out, for example, ‘hip dips’. This requires very precise liposuction across several smaller areas to collect enough fat.

Should you opt for fat transfer, buttock augmentation with implants, or buttock fillers?

If you have sufficient body fat, buttock augmentation using fat is often the most anatomically natural choice. For patients who have no fat reserves at all, buttock augmentation using implants is the medically best option for permanent volume. For minor irregularities, buttock augmentation using fillers (the body’s own biostimulation) can be used, although the results of buttock or hip dip fillers are not permanent in the same way as a surgical procedure.

What are the prices like (how much does a buttock augmentation cost / BBL price)?

The price for a BBL (buttock augmentation using fat) at The Faculty is 83,500 SEK. Buttock augmentation using implants costs 77,500 SEK, and a standard buttock lift costs 79,500 SEK. (In rare cases, the price of a BBL procedure may vary depending on the extent of liposuction required). The price includes a high-quality procedure in hospital-standard facilities, anaesthesia and all post-operative care.

How long do the results of a BBL or a buttock lift last?

In a BBL (Brazilian butt lift) procedure, around 60–70% of the transplanted fat usually becomes permanently embedded in the tissue. The fat cells that survive the first few months remain permanently. In a buttock lift (gluteal lift), where loose skin is surgically removed, the anatomical lift is permanent, but the skin’s overall elasticity will, of course, continue to be affected by natural ageing and the force of gravity over time.

BBL in Sweden or BBL Turkey?

Many people compare the cost of a Brazilian butt lift in Turkey with that in Sweden. The cost of a Brazilian butt lift in Turkey may initially seem lower, but for a procedure as complex as a Brazilian butt lift, medical safety, strict safety protocols, and geographical proximity – as well as the ability to meet your surgeon in person for regular follow-up appointments – are absolutely crucial. A Brazilian buttock lift in Sweden (BBL Stockholm or similar) provides you with full cover under Swedish patient insurance and immediate access to medical assistance here at The Faculty.

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