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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 below. Types of Mommy Makeover In our practice, a...
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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 thin patient can be a BBL candidate. Just check out......
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How did Kim K get that butt-to-waist ratio just in time for the Met Gala?!
She started a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) revolution. And in a seemingly effortless way, she continues to stay relevant and up the game she created. In this years’ Met Gala in New York, Kim K arrived in a dress that set the bar again. But how did she create that butt to waist ratio?! How to create a butt to waist ratio like Kim...
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Do people get plastic surgery in San Francisco?
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 less concerned about appearances. Maybe even a little hippy-ish. Not...
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Brazilian Butt Lift with Back Lift [Video]
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 and then inject that fat into the buttocks. The other...
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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 Butt Lift is sort of mesmerizing. And to a plastic......
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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 bad? Unless you’re underweight, there’s probably never a good time......
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