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BBL revision in Chicago
Your first BBL has healed, and the shape isn’t the one you asked for. A revision starts with a surgeon who listens to what you wanted, then plans around the fat, skin and tissue you have now, with safety first.
The virtual consultation is complimentary (a $250 value). Photo-based, with no commitment required.
Board-certified surgeons Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin. AAAHC-accredited surgical facility, on site.
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You’re not overreacting
Wanting a different result after a BBL is not vanity, and it is not a failure on your part. Some patients asked for an athletic, natural shape and ended up with more than they wanted. Others watched volume fade, or noticed one side settling differently from the other.
None of that means you made a bad decision about your body. It means your plan deserves a second, careful look.
What a BBL revision can address
A revision refines or corrects a previous Brazilian butt lift. Depending on your exam, your surgeon may recommend one of these or a combination:
Reducing volume
Where there is more than you wanted.
Moving fat
To improve shape, or the balance between sides.
Adding fat
Where volume has faded, when you have enough donor fat left.
Smoothing contour
On the buttocks or at the original liposuction sites.
The goal is a shape that looks proportional to your frame. For most revision patients, that means natural first and size second. Planning a first procedure instead? Read about our Brazilian butt lift in Chicago.
*Actual patients
Your revision consultation, step by step
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Share your history
If you have them, bring the operative report from your first surgery and photos from before and after it.
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Get examined
Dr. Truong or Dr. Lin assesses your shape, remaining donor fat, skin and scar tissue, and tells you plainly what a revision can and can’t change.
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Leave with a plan and a quote
One named coordinator stays with you from your first consultation through your final follow-up.
Coming from outside Illinois? We regularly care for patients who travel for this work. Start with a complimentary virtual consultation from home.
Send Photos for a Virtual ConsultationSafety first, especially the second time
A second fat transfer calls for more caution, not less.
An accredited facility, every time
Every procedure is performed in our AAAHC-accredited surgical facility, and our surgeons and clinical staff follow strict safety protocols with zero surgical deaths.
Ultrasound guidance, used deliberately
The most serious BBL complication, fat embolism, is exceedingly rare and is minimized by keeping fat out of the muscle. Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin use real-time ultrasound during fat transfer to confirm the cannula stays in the fat layer above the gluteal muscle, and they use blunt cannulas. That is the subcutaneous-only standard set by the Multi-Society Task Force for Safety in Gluteal Fat Grafting, whose later advisory supports ultrasound guidance.
Every risk, explained before surgery
Every surgery carries some risk, including bruising, swelling, contour irregularities, infection, and blood clots. We go through each one with you in person. Scar tissue from a prior procedure can also make a revision more complex than a first BBL, which is something your surgeon assesses at your exam, not after surgery.
A real BBL revision
Four revision cases from our own patient gallery, shown as they were photographed, at their true post-op time.
View BBL Revision Cases“My first BBL was a year ago with another surgeon and I felt I was botched… I had my consultation and Dr.T and Monika were so compassionate and he listened attentively to my concerns and vision… my recovery has gone so smoothly, pain was minimal, more like discomfort.”
Carmen B., BBL round 2 patient of Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong, Google review
All photos are actual patients of Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics. Individual results may vary.
What recovery looks like
A revision usually follows a recovery similar to a first BBL, and your plan may differ depending on what is done.
Day 1
You are up and walking.
Days 5 to 7
Most patients plan this long off work.
About 2 weeks
Exercise can typically resume, with your surgeon’s clearance.
Weeks 4 to 6
Wear your compression garment for at least 4 weeks. If fat is added, avoid sitting directly on it for 4 to 6 weeks.
6 months
Swelling has resolved and your shape has settled.
This is a general guide and times vary from patient to patient.
Your surgeons
You’re never treated by a “general” cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin, both members of the Dr. Miami Squad, perform BBLs regularly, and one of them will assess your frame, BMI, and surgical history to recommend the approach that fits your body.
Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong
Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon
Dr. Truong has more than twenty years in the field and thousands of procedures behind him. He developed the Country Club BBL™, the practice’s signature precision fat-grafting procedure, and is a member of the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons.
Board certifiedAmerican Board of Surgery, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
AffiliationsFellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS); American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; World Association of Gluteal Surgeons
Dr. Kevin Lin
Board-certified plastic surgeon
Dr. Lin tailors every treatment plan to the individual patient. After a five-year general surgery residency at the University of Illinois – Chicago Metropolitan Group Hospitals, he completed a three-year plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His focus is breast and body contouring.
Board certifiedAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
AffiliationsMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
What revision patients say about Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin
★★★★★
“After two disappointing experiences with other plastic surgeons, I finally found my perfect fit with Dr. Truong… During my own surgery, Lipo 360, breast revision, hip BBL, and arm lipo, Dr. Truong’s entire team was attentive, empathetic, and professional, making me feel calm and at ease.”
Erica L. ★★★★★
“From the very first consultation, they took the time to really listen to my concerns and worked with me to create a thoughtful, well-considered plan that felt right and reassuring… Dr. Lin consistently reassured me that any concern, big or small, would be addressed.”
Sina Z. ★★★★★
“He took the time to listen to what I wanted. I wanted something that looked natural but still big and bouncy… I haven’t felt and looked this good ever.”
Margarietta Q. ★★★★★
“After consulting with other surgeons, the difference was clear. I never felt rushed with Dr. Lin and Jenny. They took the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and made me feel completely at ease.”
Stephanie B. ★★★★★
“I was very unhappy with my back side before surgery… and now I am in love with my new body. Thank you Dr. Truong.”
Katie B. ★★★★★
“I wasn’t looking for a dramatic result, just something that was natural for my body shape… The recovery is very manageable, you are up the next day and pretty sore, but it definitely got easier with each day.”
Anonymous patient
Verbatim excerpts from Google reviews and from reviews patients left with our practice. Individual results may vary. Read all reviews on Google
What a revision costs
Paying for a second surgery can feel like paying twice, and that feeling is fair. Every revision is different, so it is priced after your surgeon examines you. Your consultation turns your plan into one all-inclusive quote.
Your investment
A BBL revision Priced after your exam
Every revision is different, so there is no set starting price. Your surgeon examines your remaining fat, skin and scar tissue at your consultation, then turns that plan into one all-inclusive quote.
Financing available through CareCredit, Cherry and Alphaeon for qualified applicants. See financing options →
Book a ConsultationYour quote includes
- Surgeon’s fee Your surgery with Dr. Truong or Dr. Lin
- Operating room and facility fee Our AAAHC-accredited surgical facility
- Your first compression garment Worn through the early weeks of healing
- Follow-up visits for up to one year Check-ins with your surgical team as you heal
- 24/7 access to the care team Reach us any time while you recover
Anesthesia is included in your quote and billed separately.
Pay over time
Spread the cost of your procedure with one of our financing partners, available for qualified applicants.
- CareCredit
- Cherry
- Alphaeon
Plan your next step
Also yours as a surgical patient
A perk that comes with your surgery, on top of everything your quote covers.
20%
off med spa services for a full year
At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa
Enrolled automatically with your surgery. Use it on Aveli cellulite treatment, Morpheus8 skin tightening or post-surgery IV drip therapy, timed around your surgeon’s clearance.
Med spa discount: valid for one year after your surgery date and can’t be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Ask about current specials
Our specials change, so the current offer and its full terms always live in one place.
See Current Specials
Procedures that complement a BBL revision
Not every combination is appropriate, and not every patient needs more than one procedure. During your consultation, Dr. Truong or Dr. Lin will advise on whether combining treatments makes sense for your goals, or whether spacing them out would produce better results.
BBL revision FAQs
How soon after my first BBL can I have a revision?
Your surgeon will tell you once your tissues have settled enough to plan one. Swelling after a BBL can take months to resolve, so revisions are planned around a settled result.
Can every BBL be revised?
No. What is possible depends on your remaining donor fat, your skin, and scar tissue from your first surgery. Your surgeon will tell you at your exam what a revision can and can’t change.
Can you add volume if my fat didn’t last?
It may be possible if you have enough donor fat left to harvest. Your surgeon assesses that at your exam.
Can you make my BBL smaller?
Yes. That is a BBL reduction, which starts at $8,995* and up.
Do I need records from my first surgery?
They help but are not required. Your operative report and photos show what was done, which helps your surgeon plan.
How much does a BBL revision cost?
It is priced after your exam, because every revision is different. Financing is available for qualified applicants, and our BBL cost in Chicago guide explains what shapes the price.
Can I finance a BBL revision?
Yes. Financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Alphaeon for qualified applicants, and your patient coordinator can walk you through financing options at your consultation.
Is a revision riskier than a first BBL?
It can be more complex, because scar tissue from the first surgery changes how the tissue behaves. The same safety standards apply: ultrasound-guided fat transfer in an AAAHC-accredited facility.
Talk to a surgeon who listens first
Start from home with a complimentary virtual consultation, or visit us at 467 W Erie St, Chicago.
Book a ConsultationComplimentary virtual consultation (a $250 value). Photo-based.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (312) 846-1529.