Avoiding Forehead Reduction Surgery Gone Wrong: What You Need to Know

April 25, 2025/by Dr. David Sieber

Hairline-lowering surgery is an option for people with a high hairline or large forehead who want a forehead reduction. However, things don’t always go as planned, and in cases of forehead reduction surgery gone wrong, there are some things you need to know.

Understanding Forehead Reduction Surgery

Otherwise known as hairline-lowering surgery, scalp advancement, or hairline-lowering forehead reduction, this surgical procedure involves a small incision along the frontal hairline. Then the surgeon pulls down the scalp to lower the hairline on your face. Additionally, excess skin is removed, reducing the appearance of forehead wrinkles.

The surgical procedure lasts about two to three hours. You will be placed under sedation or local anesthesia, and patients leave the surgery center the same day. This is a permanent surgical solution to a high hairline or excess forehead skin.

The result is improved balance between facial features, and most patients have a more natural hairline appearance. This, in turn, leads to better self-consciousness overall. Hairline-lowering surgery occurs in a surgical center or other medical facility.

What is Hairline-Lowering Surgery For?

To avoid a forehead reduction surgery gone wrong, it’s important to understand what hairline-lowering surgery is for. Unlike hair restoration surgery options, such as hair transplants, hair loss treatments, hair grafts, or hair growth treatments, hairline-lowering surgery corrects a high hairline.

A hair transplant surgery may be used to treat a receding hairline or tackle ongoing hair loss. Conversely, hairline-lowering surgery isn’t ideal for people with a receding hairline or other hair thinning conditions. Other procedures, such as a brow lift, may create more balance between facial features, but don’t do the same thing as forehead reduction surgery.

Initial Healing Phase of Facial Plastic Surgery, Like Forehead Reduction Surgery

Immediately after your forehead reduction surgery, you’ll be allowed to return home after a few hours, almost always on the same day. A wound dressing is applied along the incision site, which is usually removed the day after your forehead reduction surgery.

A short recovery period after forehead reduction surgery lasts about a week before patients return to normal activity. The best practice is not to return to strenuous activity until two weeks after your forehead reduction surgery. It’s not uncommon to experience bruising or swelling during this recovery time. You may be given pain medication.

During recovery from forehead reduction surgery, you may experience itching and numbness in the area. While you return to regular activity in a week, this sensation can last for months. Patients can keep the incision site clean and their heads elevated to reduce swelling during healing.

What Can Go Wrong with Hairline-Lowering Surgery?

Unfortunately, forehead reduction surgery doesn’t always go as planned, or the results aren’t exactly what you hoped for. While all surgical procedures have risks, it’s essential to be especially aware when discussing facial plastic surgery.

One thing that can go wrong with the hairline-lowering procedure is visible scarring after the surgical procedure. Even though your high hairline is corrected and you have better facial proportions, visible scarring can feel like a significant step in the wrong direction.

If hair follicles are damaged due to the surgery, you may experience some hair loss, particularly around the incision area. Your hair can regrow from this hair loss, but a hair transplant may be needed.

Asymmetrical facial features are another thing that can go wrong with forehead reduction surgery. In some cases, this can be corrected with follow-up surgery, but it can be a frustrating experience.

If you’re not a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery, you can experience unsatisfactory results. Speaking to a plastic surgeon can help determine if forehead reduction surgery is ideal for you or if other hair loss treatments would work better.

How to Avoid Mistakes and “Gone-Wrong” Stories with Your Forehead Reduction Surgery

Thankfully, with proper planning before forehead reduction surgery and appropriate care after the hairline lowering, you can avoid many of these forehead reduction surgery gone wrong stories. Regarding forehead reduction surgery, it all starts with selecting the right plastic surgeon. A board-certified plastic surgeon is a must. Additionally, you can request before-and-after photos.

You must be a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery. Be honest with your doctor about your hairline. You may combine forehead reduction surgery with other reconstructive surgeries to solve multiple problems simultaneously.

Don’t skip out on recovery care after the hairline-lowering procedure. Forehead reduction is a real surgery, so treating the incision area properly is essential. Last of all, manage your expectations. Full recovery can take several months.

Forehead Reduction Procedure FAQs

What is the Hairline Lowering Surgery Cost?

Forehead reduction surgery costs will vary depending on several factors. For example, are you only getting the hairline lowering, or are you adding other treatments like a brow lift, hair transplants, or hair grafts? Actual surgery can range from $7000 to $15000

How Does Forehead Reduction Surgery Differ From Hair Loss Surgery?

Yes, hairline-lowering surgery differs from other hair loss treatments like transplants. In fact, hairline lowering doesn’t stimulate new hair growth at all. This surgery lowers the forehead skin to correct a high forehead.

Most patients seek out this surgery to fix a large forehead, not to correct thin hair or male-pattern baldness (or female-pattern baldness).

What is the Forehead Reduction Procedure?

Hairline-lowering surgery involves making a small incision along the hairline. Then the hair-bearing scalp is pulled down to improve the hairline location along the face. You can expect to see improved facial balance. After the surgery, you may be prescribed pain medication. Bringing the hairline forward is the main objective of this form of plastic surgery. After surgery, the hairline appearance should be noticeably improved.

Should I Get a Brow Lift Instead?

Only you and your doctor can determine if hairline lowering or a brow lift is right for you. A brow lift can sometimes be completed alongside forehead reduction surgery or hair transplants for better results. A brow lift does not typically solve for a large forehead and may increase the hairline.

What is Scalp Laxity?

This determines how loose or flexible your scalp is. High scalp laxity ensures more room to lower the hairline and improve the frontal hairline shape.

Book Your Forehead Reduction Consultation

Forehead reduction surgery requires a consultation before it can be completed to ensure you understand the hairline-lowering procedure, its risks, and that you’re a good candidate for the hairline-lowering surgery. When you book a consultation with us at Sieber Plastic Surgery, you’ll meet with our plastic surgeon, Dr. David Sieber, to see if you’re a good candidate.

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Results of Forehead Reduction Surgery Before and After

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April 24, 2025/by Dr. David Sieber

Also known as hairline-lowering surgery, forehead reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure that reduces the height of the forehead, leaving the patient with more balanced facial features. Forehead reduction surgery before the procedure typically shows a higher hairline and elongated forehead. The hairline-lowering procedure involves removing excess skin and repositioning the hairline to a lower part of the forehead—highlighting the dramatic Results of Forehead Reduction Surgery Before and After.

Those who opt for hairline-lowering surgery often achieve a more youthful appearance and better confidence as a result. There are several considerations and benefits of a hairline-lowering forehead reduction that should be taken into account prior to undergoing the hairline-lowering procedure.

Hair Loss Solutions

When it comes to losing hair or correcting a naturally high hairline, there are several solutions available to you. One of the most popular procedures for people with a high hairline is forehead reduction surgery, which is a minor surgery in which surgical hairline lowering takes place. The forehead reduction pulls the hairline down while correcting other facial features, such as wrinkles, and also corrects facial proportions.

However, hairline-lowering surgery may not work for all patients, such as those with a receding hairline, male pattern baldness, or hair thinning. These progressive conditions continue to progress even after hairline-lowering surgery. In these instances, other facial plastic surgery options, such as hair transplants, hair grafts, brow lifts, or other hair procedures, can help your frontal hairline. Regardless of which solution you opt for, hair transplantation or forehead reduction surgery, you can expect improved facial proportions.

Benefits of Forehead Reduction Surgery

Hairline-lowering surgery has several benefits for those who choose to undergo the procedure. First and foremost, you can expect to see more balanced and proportional facial features after hairline lowering from forehead reduction surgery. It will also reduce the appearance of a high hairline.

During forehead reduction surgery, excess forehead skin and wrinkles are also markedly reduced as a result of hairline-lowering surgery. The overall face shape is also slightly improved in most patients, and hairline-lowering surgery creates a more youthful and generally attractive appearance, which in turn increases self-esteem and confidence.

Who is a Good Candidate for Forehead Reduction Surgery

Meeting the following criteria would make you a great candidate for forehead reduction surgery. That said, it’s always best to speak to a surgeon or doctor about your specific situation.

Those with a high forehead or a large forehead with good hair density are the ideal candidates for forehead reduction surgery. Additionally, having good scalp laxity and not experiencing hair loss are ideal. This is because changing the brow position doesn’t solve for other hair issues. While hair loss won’t write you out of being a candidate for forehead reduction surgery, it’s not always ideal for people with progressive hair loss.

What to Expect from a Forehead Reduction Procedure

Forehead reduction surgery is relatively simple compared to other procedures. During the procedure, a surgeon makes a small incision along the hairline to remove excess skin and tissue. Next, the hairline is brought forward, and the incision is closed using stitches or surgical staples.

It’s important to note that hairline lowering differs from other hairline altering procedures, such as hair transplant procedures that replant new hair follicles or brow lifts. Instead, the hair-bearing scalp is pulled downward. This means that it’s not always the best answer in all cases.

Like all surgeries, some recovery and discomfort are common, but you may be prescribed pain medication to ease the recovery process after your hairline-lowering procedure. You can reduce visible scarring and minimize swelling by following the doctor’s recommendations during the healing process. Once healed, you can expect to see noticeable scalp advancement and have an improved self conscious if you had confidence issues previously.

Understanding the Risks and Complications of Forehead Reduction Surgery

Patients should be aware of the potential risks and complications of forehead reduction surgery and discuss them with their surgeon. After your forehead reduction surgery, you can expect some swelling and bruising along the forehead. It’s also possible to experience temporary numbness. You may also feel itching during the initial healing phase.

Hair Restoration vs. Forehead Reduction Surgery

As we previously noted, hair restoration and hairline-lowering surgery are different in nature and ideal for different circumstances. Hair restoration can be combined with forehead reduction to compound positive results. Hair restoration options, such as hair transplants and grafts, are designed to solve male pattern baldness and restore thinning hairlines. This procedure is also different from facial plastic surgery in that it specifically lowers the hairline on the forehead. Forehead reduction is different from brow lift.

Forehead reduction surgery is a minor surgical procedure that will improve facial features and correct a high hairline unrelated to baldness. Some people choose hairline-lowering options to correct forehead wrinkles. Despite the differences, hair transplant surgery and hairline-lowering surgery somehow work to correct a high hairline. If you have a large forehead, hairline-lowering surgery, such as forehead reduction, is a great option.

FAQs: Forehead Reduction Surgery Before and After

Can You Combine Forehead Reduction Surgery with Other Treatments?

Many people combine forehead reduction with other facial plastic surgeries, such as a brow lift, hair transplants, or other hair growth surgical procedures. A good candidate for these procedures may need more than one procedure to see desired results.

Can a Brow Lift Help a High Frontal Hairline?

Not always. Sometimes, a brow lift can even raise the hairline slightly. A brow lift is a common facial plastic surgery that can achieve desirable results. However, it’s not a first-line treatment for hairline lowering.

Does Forehead Reduction Surgery Help People Experiencing Male Pattern Baldness?

Hairline-lowering surgery requires good, stable hair growth at the hairline. If you have a receding hairline, you may need to combine the hairline-lowering surgery with other facial plastic surgeries like hair grafts or hair transplants.

Is Forehead Reduction Surgery the Same as Hair Restoration Surgery?

These are different surgical procedures. Forehead reduction is a sort of reconstructive surgery where the scalp is pulled further down on the forehead. This reduces the appearance of a large forehead and improves the shape and position of the frontal hairline. Hair restoration does not bring the original hairline forward. Both options, however, are routine procedures.

How Much Does Hairline-Lowering Surgery Cost?

The hairline-lowering procedure is a type of reconstructive surgery, and costs will vary depending on where you have the procedure done and what state or country you’re in. Because of this, the actual surgery costs vary quite a bit, but can range from $7,000 to $15,000

Does Forehead Reduction Stimulate Hair Growth?

Forehead reduction does not stimulate hair growth, so it’s not a solution for thin hair. Instead, it improves facial balance and lowers the frontal hairline.

Book Your Forehead Reduction Consultation

Please speak with us today about setting up a consultation for a forehead reduction surgery or hairline-lowering procedure to improve your hairline shape. Forehead reduction surgery requires some planning, so be sure to contact us as soon as you’re considering a forehead reduction. Sieber Plastic Surgery is led by a double board-certified surgeon, Dr. David Sieber.

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Healed One Year Breast Lift Scars: What to Know

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April 14, 2025/by Dr. David Sieber

One of the first questions patients ask when consulting about breast lift surgery is: “Will I have breast lift scars?”

Most patients understand that immediately after surgery, scars will develop. After all, once you understand the fundamental steps of a breast lift procedure, you see that incisions are required, and incisions inevitably lead to scars.

However, what patients then want to know is when these scars will start to fade and blend in with the surrounding skin so that they are less noticeable.

While this will take some time, rest assured that with nearly all breast lift procedures, scars do fade and flatten out over time.

Below, we’ll take a specific look at what you can expect your breast lift scars to look like one year after surgery. First, though, let’s talk a bit about breast lift recovery in general.

How Long Is Breast Lift Recovery?

Breast lift recovery time varies from patient to patient and operation to operation. Most patients need to take at least one week off from work and sometimes up to two weeks.

You must refrain from heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity for at least two weeks. This is to avoid too much blood flow to the treatment area.

After this, Dr. Sieber will help you reincorporate a light exercise routine. However, any exercises involving the chest and upper arm area should be avoided at this time.

Common side effects after breast lift surgery include soreness and some light discomfort, overall sensitivity, possible numbness, swelling, and bruising. Pain medication can be prescribed but usually isn’t needed for very long.

When Will I see My Results?

Ultimately, it may take up to six months or a year to see your complete results after breast lift surgery. However, most patients are able to see a decent representation of what their ultimate breast lift results will look like after two to four months. Just remember that some residual swelling may continue up until that one-year mark or even slightly after.

What Do Breast lift Scars Look Like?

The location of your scars depends on the breast lift technique used and where each breast lift incision is located. There are typically three options when it comes to the location of breast lift incisions.

First, you may only require an incision to be made around each areola if you don’t require much of a lift. This incision blends nicely with the areola’s edge.

Second, a “lollipop” incision pattern is made when one incision is made around each areola and another is made down the bottom half of each breast.

Finally, an “anchor” incision pattern is basically a lollipop lift incision pattern with the addition of a third incision, which is made along the inframammary fold (also known as the breast crease where the breast meets the chest). These latter two incision patterns are for more significant sagging and will lead to more visible scarring.

Scars will appear red or pink right after they form. As time goes on, you’ll notice that this pigmentation lessons so that ultimately, many patients have scars that are lighter than their natural skin tone. Those with naturally darker skin may end up with scars that are slightly darker than their natural skin tone.

Breast Lift Scars After One Year

Breast lift scars after one year tend to be noticeable, but less so than when they first developed. Most patients with healed one year breast lift scars notice that they are pale pink, mauve, or purple in color.

As time goes on, these scars may fade even more. After three or four years, they should be even more difficult to discern.

Most breast lift scars also flatten out over time. While they may be slightly raised when they first close up, as the months pass, they should flatten nicely with the rest of your skin.

How to Get Rid of Breast Lift Scars

First, follow your breast lift recovery instructions throughout the healing process. Next, stay out of the sun as sun exposure can darken scar tissue and make breast lift scars worse over time.

If you want to get a head start on scar therapy, consider using scar gels as you heal as well. Some surgeons also recommend scar massage. Just remember that you cannot start these options until your incisions are completely healed, and you must get the “okay” from your surgeon as well.

FAQ: Breast Lift Scars

Is breast lift surgery safe?

There are certainly breast lift risks to be aware of, but for the most part, breast lift surgery has been established as a safe procedure. Your surgeon will go over potential complications with you at your consultation appointment.

What if my scars are raised after breast lift surgery?

If your breast lift scars healed with raised scars, it’s important to contact your surgeon as soon as possible. Ideally, healed breast lift scars should be flat and flush with the rest of your skin.

Hypertrophic scars and keloid scars result when there is too much scar tissue buildup — beyond the bounds of the wound. These can be treated with special steroid injections, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and other professional scar removal treatments.

How much is breast lift surgery?

Breast lift cost can really vary, so be sure to book a consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an accurate quote.

What’s the difference between a breast lift and breast reduction?

When it comes to breast lift vs breast reduction, remember that a breast lift is meant to raise drooping breasts and make them appear more youthful and perkier. Incidentally, this can also make breasts appear smaller.

The goal of breast reduction is, of course, to reduce the overall size of the breasts. But, what you may not know is that a breast reduction will almost always include a lift as well, and this can help with breast sagging.

What’s the difference between a breast lift and breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is another related breast enhancement procedure that often confuses patients.

The difference with a breast augmentation is that the goal is to increase the size of the breasts by adding breast implants. A breast lift with implant surgery is another option that combines breast implants with a breast lift.

Set Up a Personal Consultation With Dr. Sieber

Breast lifts can make sagging breasts look perkier and more youthful. If you are interested in breast lift surgery, please contact our office today to set up a consultation appointment with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber.

References

https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-breast-reduction-and-a-breast-lift

BBL After 10 Years: How Long Does It Last?

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April 11, 2025/by Dr. David Sieber

During a BBL consultation appointment, it is common for patients to inquire about the duration of a full Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. This is a valid concern as individuals undergoing such a significant surgery naturally desire long-lasting results. In the following sections, we will aim to provide a comprehensive answer to this question.

However, before delving into the details, let’s take a brief overview of what a BBL surgery procedure entails.

WHAT IS A BBL?

Brazilian Butt Lift is a fat transfer procedure that involves removing excess fat from one or several areas of the body and re-injecting that fat into the buttock, thighs and hips. The first stage of the procedure is performed using liposuction.

BBL surgery has been increasing in popularity in recent years because of the general desire people have for larger bottoms and smaller, “snatched” waists. This is an especially desirable figure for women who naturally have “straight” or “apple-shaped” figures and who want more curves.

HOW LONG DOES A BBL Surgery LAST?

In brief, there’s no simple answer to the question, “How long does a BBL surgery last?”.

Some plastic surgeons like to throw around the time period of five or six weeks to 10 years, and certainly, this is possible for many patients. We have seen a fat transfer BBL surgery after 10 years do very well.

Still, it’s difficult to give a specific answer to the aforementioned question because there are so many variables involved. Below, we’ll go over a few of the most impactful variables and factors when it comes to determining the permanency of your BBL surgery procedure based of the BBL technique used. Use this information to your advantage, to help maintain your BBL surgery results for as long as possible.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LONGEVITY OF BBL RESULTS

1. HOW WELL THE FAT ADHERES DURING AND DIRECTLY AFTER SURGERY

First, we need to take a look at how well the fat “sticks” to its new location in the buttock area.

When your surgeon uses liposuction to remove the unwanted fat from your abdomen or butt implants (or another place where you have pockets of undesirable fat), that fat needs to “survive” the transfer. In other words, it needs to become living fat in its new location, and it will do this when each fat cell achieves a new blood supply in the buttock.

Unfortunately, not all fat is going to survive this healing process. There is going to be a certain percentage of “fat loss” in every surgery, and the more fat that doesn’t make it, the fewer the number of cells that will remain to maintain your results.

2. THE MIGRATION OF FAT DIRECTLY AFTER SURGERY

Another factor that will impact how long your BBL will last is whether or not the “new fat” ends up migrating during your recovery period.

During the weeks and months directly after your surgery, it is important that you follow all of the aftercare instructions given to you by your surgeon. For example, you will be told to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks. You will be told not to lie down on your back so that you can keep the weight and pressure off of your buttocks.

When patients don’t follow these directions closely is when problems arise and long-term results are affected.

For example, if you were to sit directly on your buttocks or lean on one side of your buttocks for even an hour or so, this could actually cause the excess fat that were injected into your hips and buttocks to migrate to another area. That’s because the injected fat is still malleable and unstable at this point.

Think of it this way: Directly after BBL surgery, the fat in your buttocks and hips is acting a bit like toothpaste in a tube. That is, if you were to press on one end of a tube of toothpaste, the toothpaste would expand to the opposite end of the tube and cause that side of the tube to expand. There would also be a depression left where you pushed down.

You need to avoid putting any type of pressure on your buttocks for at least several weeks after surgery, or this could compromise your results.

3. HOW WELL THE PATIENT MAINTAINS THEIR BODY WEIGHT AFTER SURGERY

One of the most important and impactful things you can do after BBLt surgery in order to maintain your results is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and your body weight. Here’s why:

Every person is born with a certain amount of excess fat. If you have liposuction performed, a certain number of remove excess fat cells are permanently removed from your body (and they won’t grow back). But some fat cells will always remain — even where liposuction is performed.

On your buttocks and hip areas, you will naturally be receiving additional cells during your BBL surgery. These cells are ultimately going to act like any other cells you’ve ever had in the fat tissue in your body. If you gain weight (i.e., if you consume more calories than your body needs), each of the fat cells is going to expand. And your buttocks will expand in size. Even areas where you had liposuction will expand in size.

On the other hand, if you consume fewer calories than your body needs and create a calorie deficit, your buttocks will shrink in size, and you will actually lose results because your overall butt size will shrink.

The sweet spot in terms of body weight after your Brazilian Butt Lift bbl is simply to maintain the same body weight you had when you had surgery. This is best done through consuming a healthy diet of clean, whole foods and exercising regularly — performing both cardiovascular workouts and strength training exercises.

Questions and Answers

How permanent is a BBL?

The outcomes of your BBL procedure are considered semi-permanent. This is because fat cells in the body naturally undergo changes over time, making it unrealistic to expect a completely permanent outcome from the surgery.

Will I lose my Brazilian Butt Lift if I workout?

Engaging in exercise and experiencing weight loss after undergoing a BBL will not accelerate the reduction of grafted fat any more than the fat on other areas of the body.

Will you still have your fat transfer BBL after 10 years?

By diligently following the necessary measures to preserve your BBL procedure results, you can anticipate retaining a substantial portion of the fat transferred to your buttocks for numerous years.

Remarkably, certain individuals have successfully maintained their Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) outcomes even after a decade. It is entirely plausible for the results of a BBL to endure for several decades, eliminating the necessity for a secondary BBL procedure.

What happens to BBL after 10 years?

A decade after your brazilian butt lift surgery, you can still enjoy the enhanced shape and volume from your procedure. To maintain your results, it’s important to keep a stable weight and avoid major fluctuations—this helps your butt stay full, lifted, and in harmony with your overall figure, keeping a healthy lifestyle.

What is a healthy weight for a BBL?

A healthy weight for a BBL is one that’s stable and within your natural range—typically with a BMI under 30. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition and regular exercise is key to preserving your results and supporting a safe recovery.

SCHEDULE YOUR BBL CONSULTATION TODAY

Want to find out more about Brazilian butt lift bbl surgery and how long your personal results would be expected to last?

A consultation appointment is your chance to speak one-on-one with Dr. Sieber about your options, candidacy, and long-term outlook. Schedule your consultation by contacting our office today.

REFERENCES

https://www.medicinenet.com/how_long_does_a_brazilian_butt_lift_last/article.htm

What Is a Skinny BBL?

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February 17, 2025/by Dr. David Sieber

Skinny BBLs are basically regular BBLs (Brazilian butt lift surgeries) for slender, fit individuals who don’t have a lot of excess fat.

Traditionally, BBLs have targeted individuals with a bit of excess stubborn fat. This fat is “harvested” (removed via liposuction) and then relocated to the buttocks and hips. The result is a stunning hourglass figure with little to no scarring. BBLs can essentially rework the fat on your body and create the ideal silhouette — even if your genetics had previously taken things a different way!

But what about thin, fit individuals? If you don’t have much excess body fat to begin with, does this disqualify you from BBL surgery?

Not necessarily. In fact, BBLs on slender, fit individuals often look absolutely amazing. Just take a look at some skinny BBL patients’ before and after pictures to see examples of your potential results.

Can you be too skinny for a BBL?

In some cases, yes. Below, we answer this question in more detail and offer some solutions if you’re someone who’s thin but desires the results of a traditional Brazilian butt lift.

First, though, let’s learn more about skinny BBLs and what this surgery entails.

More Skinny BBL before and after Photos

WHAT IS A SKINNY BBL?

Skinny BBLs are the same as regular BBLs, except for one thing. So, first let’s go over what a regular BBL is.

A typical BBL (Brazilian butt lift) is a cosmetic surgery that involves removing extra fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, and upper arms, and putting that fat into the hips and buttocks. The result is a more attractive silhouette with more fat in the butt and hip area and less fat along the waistline and trunk. Think of Kim Kardashian’s profile, and you have an idea of what can be achieved with a Brazilian butt lift.

At the same time, not every individual can achieve Kim Kardashian’s drastic hourglass look with a Brazilian butt lift.

Skinny BBLs are Brazilian butt lifts that are performed on individuals who don’t have a lot of excess fat. They are already “skinny”, so they don’t have much fat to work with.

The good news is that skinny BBLs can still be performed, but you’ll need to meet with your plastic surgeon to have an assessment before you can schedule your surgery.

That’s because for a BBL skinny person body types are certainly a concern. If you are on the slender side, you simply may not have enough excess fat to perform the BBL procedure adequately.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SKINNY GIRL BBL RESULTS

Skinny BBL results will vary from person to person. For example, even some athletic individuals with a significant amount of muscle and a slender frame have a little bit of excess fat that can be reworked for a more attractive silhouette.

In order to assess what results you can expect from the surgery, you really need to discuss your options with a surgeon who has performed many Brazilian butt lifts before. Dr. Sieber who is one of the top skinny BBL surgeons has developed a unique procedure for skinny BBL as he sees many patients with athletic body types who also want to benefit from BBL surgery: the Mini BBL.

A Mini BBL is able to take any available fat from areas like the abs, black, flanks, inner thighs, or arms, and transfer it to the butt. It often gives more shape to thin or athletic individuals and can correct cosmetic issues such as hip dips.

HOW IS A SKINNY BBL PROCEDURE PERFORMED?

A Skinny BBL is a procedure that enhances the buttocks for people with slimmer body types. Because these individuals have less fat, the process requires careful planning. Here’s how it generally works:

1. Consultation & Evaluation

The surgeon evaluates the patient’s body type, fat distribution, and goals to develop a personalized plan. Since slimmer individuals have less fat, the surgeon will focus on strategic fat harvesting.

2. Fat Harvesting via Liposuction

Fat is extracted from areas with available fat deposits, such as the abdomen, flanks (love handles), lower back, or thighs. Given that skinny patients have less fat, the surgeon may perform liposuction delicately and from several areas to gather the needed fat.

3. Fat Purification

The harvested fat is purified to remove excess fluids, impurities, and damaged cells, ensuring only healthy fat cells are used for the transfer.

4. Fat Injection into the Buttocks

The purified fat is carefully injected into the buttocks using specialized cannulas to enhance volume, shape, and symmetry.

5. Recovery & Post-Op Care

Avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for 2–3 weeks to allow the fat to settle.
Wear a compression garment to reduce swelling and promote proper contouring.
Since the body may reabsorb some of the transferred fat, the surgeon may slightly overfill the area to compensate.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A SKINNY BBL

There is no minimum weight requirement for a Skinny BBL. The key factor is having enough fat in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks that can be safely harvested and transferred to the buttocks. Here are several factors to help determine if you are an ideal candidate for a Skinny BBL:

Sufficient Fat for Harvesting

A lean body is important, but you also need enough fat in areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks for safe transfer. Without enough fat, the procedure may not be possible.

Healthy BMI

Candidates should have a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 for safety and effective fat transfer. A lower BMI might mean insufficient fat, while a higher BMI can increase risks.

Good Physical Health

Good physical health is essential. Conditions like heart or lung problems may prevent you from being eligible.

Non-Smoker

Smoking affects healing, so non-smokers or those willing to quit before and after the procedure are ideal candidates.

Stable Weight

Maintaining a stable weight is crucial. Major weight changes before or after the procedure can affect the final results.

Realistic Expectations

A Skinny BBL offers subtle changes, not drastic transformations. Candidates should have realistic expectations for the best outcome.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you get a BBL while skinny?

Yes, many individuals can get what’s called a Mini BBL or Skinny BBL with Dr. David Sieber, which is where less fat is removed and relocated. Of course, even skinny BBL aren’t an option for everyone. Your surgeon must assess your anatomy and clear you for surgery before you can move forward.

Is skinny BBL same as BBL?

The basic plan for the procedure is the same, but less fat is removed with a skinny BBL (or Mini BBL) than with a traditional skinny BBL procedure.

What is the top candidate for a skinny BBL fat survival rate?

This varies from patient to patient, but for most thin individuals, the fat transfer survival rate (how much fat will survive the transfer process) is around 60 to 80 percent.

How much does a skinny BBL cost?

Skinny BBL surgery cost vary. The ultimate cost of your surgery will depend on your surgeon, the type of anesthesia you opt for, where you have your surgery performed, and whether you plan on undergoing additional procedures.

Is a skinny BBL safer?

No, skinny Brazilian Butt lift procedure are not any safer or any less safe than other Brazilian Butt Lift.

How long does it take to recover from a skinny BBL?

For most patients, BBL recovery time is two weeks before you can return to your regular lifestyle, go back to exercising, and start seeing your full results.

How is a Skinny BBL performed?

A Skinny BBL procedure involves a broader application of liposuction compared to a traditional BBL. This is necessary because relying on one or two specific areas of the body may not yield sufficient fat deposits for the enhancement process.

As a result, liposuction will be performed on multiple areas to ensure an adequate amount of fat is collected for the procedure. By expanding the scope of liposuction, the surgeon can gather the necessary fat reserves to achieve the desired enhancement.

What is the longevity of Skinny BBL results?

Skinny BBL results can last for years with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. However, some fat may be reabsorbed by the body. Following post-operative care and avoiding major weight changes can help maintain long-lasting results.

Are skinny BBLs cheaper?

Skinny BBLs are not usually cheap. They may cost less than traditional BBLs because less fat is needed. However, the price depends on the surgeon’s experience, location, anesthesia, and extra procedures. It’s important to focus on safety and quality rather than just the cost.

Skinny BBL Vs butt implants?

While these two procedures are occasionally confused, it is crucial to note a significant distinction between them. A Brazilian Butt Lift involves utilizing your body’s own fat, extracted from a different area, to enhance the buttocks.

On the other hand, butt implants employ silicone implants to achieve the desired augmentation. Despite some similarities in their outcomes, the methods employed differ fundamentally, with a BBL relying on natural fat transfer and butt implants relying on artificial silicone implants.

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Are you interested in learning more about skinny BBLs in San Francisco? Schedule a consultation appointment with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber.

At your appointment, Dr. Sieber Plastic Surgeon San Francisco will assess your anatomy, discuss your medical history with you, and let you know whether you qualify for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.

References

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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LONGEVITY OF BBL RESULTS

1. HOW WELL THE FAT ADHERES DURING AND DIRECTLY AFTER SURGERY

2. THE MIGRATION OF FAT DIRECTLY AFTER SURGERY

3. HOW WELL THE PATIENT MAINTAINS THEIR BODY WEIGHT AFTER SURGERY

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1. Consultation & Evaluation

2. Fat Harvesting via Liposuction

3. Fat Purification

4. Fat Injection into the Buttocks

5. Recovery & Post-Op Care

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A SKINNY BBL

Sufficient Fat for Harvesting

Healthy BMI

Good Physical Health

Non-Smoker

Stable Weight

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