Bae Break: What is a Brazilian Butt Lift [video]

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 Greg: Hey, it’s Greg from 997, now on Big Bay Mornings, and I am here with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bae. What’s going on, Dr. Bae?   Dr. Bae: Things are good, things are good. Baby’s sleeping well, and we’ve got a lot of surgery scheduled for all of our patients, and everybody loves […]

Did J Lo get plastic surgery? I say no! [video]

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This year’s Super Bowl was disappointing for many reasons. Being from Louisiana, it was disappointing the Saints weren’t in the big game. With San Francisco as my adopted home, it was also disappointing that the 49er’s lost. But what wasn’t disappointing? The appearance of J Lo and Shakira! These women are defying age. And the […]

The secret to the BBL isn’t a bigger butt

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I can’t say that my most recent epiphany will change the world but it may change butts! The goal of a BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift was often thought to be a bigger butt at all costs. Now, with women getting the procedure to improve their silhouette, not necessarily to get a spot in a […]

What Is a BBL & Should I Get One?

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While you can work out routinely to achieve bigger glutes, getting a picture-perfect bum is an increasingly popular plastic surgery known as a Brazilian butt lift or BBL. As plastic surgeons, we hear it from patients all the time — do I have to gain weight for a Brazilian butt lift? For those not familiar, […]

3 types of a Mommy Makeover [video]

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The term Mommy Makeover is thrown around quite a bit amongst plastic surgeons and patients considering the procedure. But what is it? At its most basic meaning, a Mommy Makeover is a procedure to the breasts and abdomen to give a woman back her pre-pregnancy body. But there are several variations as you will see […]

Even a 5’4″ woman that weighs 105 pounds is a BBL candidate!

We’ve all seen the questions online or on social media when it comes to who is or is not a BBL candidate. Do I have enough fat for a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)? Do I need to gain weight? We finally have the answer! As long as you’re healthy and your doctor agrees, even a […]

Do people get plastic surgery in San Francisco?

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The other day I was in a Lyft going somewhere awesome I’m sure! The driver asked what I did and I explained that I’m a plastic surgeon. Their first comment was, “do people get plastic surgery in San Francisco?” This was her thought process: she simply thinks of San Francisco as a city of residents […]

Brazilian Butt Lift with Back Lift [Video]

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Just when you thought you knew what a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) was, or even if you didn’t, here’s a third technique you might not be familiar with. To bring you up to speed, a Brazilian Butt Lift can mean two things traditionally. One technique is to perform liposuction to the abdomen, flanks and back […]

A primer on the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) for surgeons [video]

I realize this post may not relate to anyone outside of plastic surgery. But at the same time, it’s just plain interesting to anyone that’s a fan of Rube Goldberg (ie, the Mousetrap above)! With the circuitous tubing going from handle to canister to machine, the video below showing the operating room setup for a Brazilian […]

Should I gain weight before my BBL?

When posting our surgery on Snapchat, many of our viewers have asked if they should gain weight before their BBL. The idea is that if they eat more and gain weight, there will be more fat available to inject into their buttocks. What do you think?   Gain weight before my BBL? Good idea or […]