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Chicago Illinois
How is a Skinny BBL performed?
Because Skinny BBL is a highly specialized procedure, a "regular" BBL approach often isn't enough. Your surgeon has to be very skilled at finding and safely harvesting fat on thin patients. Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin have trained for this by performing thousands of BBLs, including many Skinny BBLs, so they know how to work with limited fat and still create natural, balanced curves.
Chicago area residents and patients from all over the country come to see Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin for the Skinny BBL procedure because of their expertise and advanced techniques and natural Brazilian Butt Lift results. Sign up for a complimentary virtual consultation with the best Skinny BBL surgeons in Chicago, Illinois.
What does a Skinny BBL Do?
Skinny BBL Benefits
- Sculpt and contour your entire body (even if you're slim): A Skinny BBL at Chicago Breast and Body removes small pockets of fat from spots like your waist, back, arms, or thighs and reuses it to shape your hips and butt. Even with limited fat, Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin focus on 360 contouring so you slim the places you don't want it and enhance the areas you do, for a more defined, feminine silhouette.
- Natural look for petite frames: Skinny BBL uses your own fat to sculpt your new figure. Unlike implants that can look or feel fake, your fat stays soft and supple for safe, natural-looking results.
- Long-lasting changes: With our technique, many patients keep a high percentage of transferred fat, so the improvement can be long term. As long as you follow your surgeon’s instructions and maintain a healthy lifestyle, your Skinny BBL results can last for years.
- 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.
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Can I get a Skinny BBL even if I have no fat?
Even with a BMI under 24 or very little body fat, you may still be a great candidate for a BBL at Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics. Our Skinny BBL specialists, Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin, use advanced fat-harvesting techniques to carefully collect fat from multiple small donor areas that other surgeons might overlook.
We've helped many patients who were told "no" or turned away by other surgeons, creating natural, proportional results that enhance your own body shape. If you've been told you're "too skinny" for a BBL, a Skinny BBL or Country Club BBL™ may still be an option-schedule a consultation to find out what's realistic for you.
What's the Difference between a Skinny BBL and Brazlian Butt Lift?
Which Brazilian Butt Lift 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 |
Is a Skinny BBL Safe?
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.
Skinny BBL Recovery Timeline
Meet Your Skinny BBL Surgeons
Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong
Dr. Truong holds three board certifications including the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Truong is the founder and CEO of Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics and is well-respected among patients and peers and holds a long list of academic awards and professional accolades. Dr. Truong is considered one of the Top Surgeons in Illinois.
Dr. Pey-Yi Kevin Lin
Dr. Pey-Yi Kevin Lin is a board certified plastic surgeon in Chicago who emphasizes tailored care and treatment to each individual patient. Dr. Lin is skilled in both Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and completed his fellowship at the University of Texas – Health Science center at Houston. There he trained under nationally renowned aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons, gaining valuable insight and an unparalleled experience. His interest lies in body contouring procedures to help patients reach their desired body shape.
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.
SKINNY BBL Photo Gallery
Your results should never be a guess. Our Brazilian Butt Lift before and after photos show real Chicago Breast and Body patients who had Regular BBL, Skinny BBL, Country Club BBL™, BBL Revision, and Buttock Reduction with Dr. Truong and Dr. Lin. You'll see different body types, BMIs, and starting points, so you can find women who look like you and get a realistic idea of what's possible. Use this gallery as inspiration, then bring your favorite examples to your consultation so we can talk about how to tailor your results to your body.
