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What is a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and how does it work?
- First, fat is gently removed with liposuction from areas like your abdomen, flanks, back, or thighs.
- That fat is purified.
- Then it's carefully injected into your buttocks and hips to create more shape and projection.
What does a brazilian Butt Lift Do?
BBL Benefits
- Sculpt and contour your entire body: A Brazilian butt lift removes fat from spots like your waist or thighs and reuses it to add shape to your hips and bottom. So you slim the places you don't want it and enhance the places you do
- Natural look and feel: Because the procedure uses your own fat, the results tend to look and feel more natural than implants
- Long-lasting changes: When you take care of yourself and keep a steady weight, your new curves can last for several years or longer
- Gradual recovery: You'll be up and walking within a day or two, and many people return to desk work after a week. You'll need to avoid sitting directly on your butt for a couple of weeks and use a special pillow until you're cleared to sit normally
- Boost in confidence: A balanced, proportionate shape often makes clothes fit better and may give you a boost in self-confidence.
You get a "two-in-one" benefit: You slim down areas you don't like and add curves where you do want them. At Chicago Breast and Body, we almost always perform 360° liposuction around the waist and torso, because the shape of your midsection is what really makes your butt and hips pop.
Chicago-area women and patients from across the country travel to see renowned BBL surgeons Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin because they specialize in low-BMI cases, have performed thousands of BBLs, and are known for safe, natural-looking results.
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Which BBL is Right for You?
Not every body needs the same type of BBL. At Chicago Breast and Body, Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin look at your frame, BMI, and past surgeries to decide whether a Regular BBL, Skinny BBL, Country Club BBL™, Buttock Reduction, or BBL Revision makes the most sense for you. This quick guide shows how each option is different, so you can start to see where you might fit before your consultation.
| BBL COMPARISON CHART | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBL SHAPE | WHO IT'S FOR | MAIN GOAL | FAT NEEDED | BUTTOCK SHAPE | RESULT |
| Regular BBL | Patients with average or higher BMI up to 32 and enough donor fat | Add volume and shape to the butt and hips | Moderate to larger amounts of fat from waist, back, and flanks (Lipo 360) | Fuller, rounder, more dramatic curves / hourglass | Best if you want a noticeable increase in size and curves |
| Skinny BBL | Thinner patients, usually BMI ≤ 24, with limited fat | Sculpt and refine your natural curves | Smaller amounts of fat carefully harvested from multiple areas such as upper arms and thighs | Perkier, more athletic shape with a subtle size increase | Focus on waist snatching, hip shaping, and proportion over big volume |
| Country Club BBL™ | Low-BMI patients (under 24) who want a very natural athletic look | Sculpt and refine your natural curves and projection with less focus on the hips | Similar to Skinny BBL, using limited fat very strategically | Natural, athletic, “country club ready” curves | Exclusive to Chicago Breast and Body; emphasizes clean 360 degree contouring and smooth hip dips |
| Buttock Reduction | Patients who feel their butt is too large, heavy, or out of proportion (from prior BBL, implants, or naturally) | Reduce size and projection to improve comfort and balance | Usually involves removing fat with liposuction and added Renuvion skin tightening | Smaller, lighter, more balanced butt and hip area | More complex than adding volume; requires careful contouring to avoid sagging or irregularities |
| BBL Revision | Patients unhappy with a past BBL (too big, too small, uneven, or lumpy) | Correct shape, fix asymmetry, smooth irregularities, adjust size | May involve additional lipo and fat transfer, fat removal, or both | More even, natural, and polished result | Often more challenging than a first-time BBL; best done by high-volume experts like Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin who do many revision cases |
| Sculptra® Buttock Injections | Patients who have very little fat or want a subtle, non-surgical boost in shape | Gradually add volume and improve contour without surgery | No fat needed – uses Sculptra® injections to stimulate your own collagen | Softer, fuller appearance with a modest lift and smoothing of flat areas | Best if you want a more subtle change over time with little downtime; usually done in a series of treatments |
BBL Safety Protocol
At Chicago Breast And Body, Your Safety Is Non-Negotiable
How do we keep you safe during Your BBL Procedure?
- Ultrasound-Guided & Safety Protocols: We use ultrasound during the fat injection to help keep the cannula in the safe, subcutaneous layer (just under the skin) and away from the muscle.
- Safety Certified: BBL surgeon Dr. Truong is Safety Certified in Brazilian Butt Lift Techniques by the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS), which requires extra training and adherence to strict safety standards.
- High Volume, Strict Limits: We perform BBLs often, but we do not overbook or rush. There are limits on how many surgeries are done per day to keep your team focused and fresh. AAAHC-accredited surgical facility Our surgical center meets national standards for safety, equipment, and emergency readiness.
Meet Your Chicago BBL Surgeons
BBL Before & After Gallery
What to Look for in a BBL Surgeon
Searching "BBL near me" returns dozens of options, and not all of them are equal. Evaluate these factors before you book a consultation.
Board Certification in a Surgical Specialty
This is the first thing to verify. Your surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or both. Board certification means years of specialized training, rigorous examinations, and ongoing education requirements. It is the baseline standard, not a bonus.
At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong holds triple board certification from the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Kevin Lin is a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized training in body contouring.
BBL Case Volume and Specialization
A general plastic surgeon may perform a BBL once a month. A surgeon who performs Brazilian butt lifts regularly has refined technique, better fat survival rates, and may lead to more consistent results. Ask how many BBLs your surgeon performs per month. Ask whether body contouring is a primary focus of their practice.
Safety Protocols and Facility Accreditation
BBL safety has improved since the ASERF Task Force issued updated fat-grafting guidelines in 2017, but technique still varies widely between practices. Safety indicators to look for:
- AAAHC-accredited surgical facility. This is the same accreditation standard used by major hospital systems. Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics maintains full AAAHC accreditation.
- Ultrasound-guided fat transfer. Real-time imaging allows the surgeon to visualize exactly where fat is being placed, reducing risk and improving precision.
- Board-certified anesthesiologist on staff. Not a nurse anesthetist. A physician managing your sedation throughout the procedure.
Before-and-After Gallery
A surgeon's gallery tells you more than any marketing ever will. Look for patients with a similar body type to yours and consistent results across multiple cases. You want to see natural-looking outcomes, not one standout photo repeated across the website.
Our BBL before and after gallery includes unedited photos organized by body type and procedure variation.
Patient Reviews and Coordinator Experience
Read reviews carefully. Pay attention to whether patients mention the full experience, not just the surgical result. Surgery is a significant investment of time and money, and the care team around you matters. At Chicago Breast & Body, our patient coordinators (Monika, Lauren, Jenny, Caroline, Nikki, and Jolina) are consistently mentioned by name in reviews. They are available by text, phone, and email before, during, and after your procedure.
What to Expect at Your BBL Consultation
Your consultation is where we figure out whether a BBL is the right procedure for you, which variation fits your goals, and what kind of results are realistic given your body type.
Step 1: Initial Contact
Call or text (312) 846-1529, or submit a consultation request online. You'll be connected with a patient coordinator who will answer your initial questions, walk you through what to expect, and schedule your appointment.
Step 2: Body Assessment and Goal Discussion
Your surgeon will evaluate your body proportions, skin elasticity, and available fat for transfer. This is where you share exactly what you're looking for. Some of the most common goals we hear:
- "I want a natural look. Nothing crazy."
- "I just want my shape to show more."
- "I want an hourglass shape with a tiny waist and wider hips."
- "I want my hip dips filled in."
Bring reference photos if you have them. They help your surgeon understand your aesthetic vision.
Step 3: Procedure Recommendation
Based on your body type, goals, and fat availability, your surgeon will recommend the BBL variation that makes the most sense. If a Skinny BBL is more appropriate than a standard BBL, or if a Country Club BBL aligns better with your "natural but noticeable" goals, you'll know exactly why.
If your surgeon determines that a BBL may not be the best option for your body type, they may recommend alternatives such as Sculptra butt lift or hip augmentation with fat transfer.
Step 4: Surgical Plan and Pricing
You'll receive a detailed surgical plan, itemized pricing, and information about financing options. There are no hidden fees. You'll know exactly what the procedure costs before you leave the consultation.
Step 5: Scheduling
If you're ready to move forward, your coordinator will help you schedule your surgery date, pre-operative appointments, and post-op follow-ups. If you need time to think, that's perfectly fine. There's no pressure.
Traveling to Chicago for Your BBL
We see patients from all over the country. About 40% of our BBL patients travel to Chicago from other states for their procedure, and our team helps coordinate travel and arrangements so you can focus on your surgery and recovery.
Virtual Consultations
Start with a complimentary virtual consultation from anywhere. You will meet with your surgeon over video, discuss your goals, review photos, and receive a preliminary surgical plan with pricing. No trip required for the initial evaluation.
Planning Your Trip
Most BBL patients should plan to stay in Chicago for 5 to 7 days after surgery. Our coordinators can recommend nearby hotels, recovery houses, and transportation services in the River North area. Many travel patients bring a companion to help during the first few days of recovery.
Follow-Up Protocol
Your post-operative follow-up schedule will be discussed before surgery. For travel patients, we offer virtual follow-up appointments when appropriate, with in-person checkpoints at key recovery milestones.
Why Patients Choose to Travel to Chicago
Patients who travel to us consistently mention three things: surgeon credentials, ultrasound-guided safety protocols, and how responsive our coordinator team is. When you're making this kind of investment in your body, the right surgeon matters more than proximity.
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Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin are members of the Dr. Miami Squad, a renowned group of elite surgeons, ushering in a new era of excellence in the plastic surgery industry to Chicago, Illinois. Together, their combined expertise, talents, and innovation allow patients to benefit from the highest standards of care, safety and stunning results.
