A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a dream procedure, because it not only enhances buttock shape, but it uses your own fat from areas like the abdomen, waist, back, or thighs. But not every patient has the same amount of donor fat available. That’s where the terms skinny BBL and traditional BBL come in. Here’s what to know about each.
Dr. Andrew Trussler provides comprehensive plastic surgery care with a strong emphasis on safety, compassion, and honest, objective guidance. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he takes an individual approach to every patient.
What Is a Traditional BBL?
A traditional BBL is for patients who have enough excess fat to harvest and transfer a substantial amount to the buttocks safely. Because there’s more donor fat to work with, your surgeon can often create a more dramatic change in volume while also contouring multiple areas with liposuction. Many people love the “two-in-one” nature of this approach: a smaller waist plus enhanced curves.
Best for: patients with moderate to significant donor fat who want a noticeable increase in volume and body contouring.
What Is a Skinny BBL?
A skinny BBL is for patients with a lower body fat percentage or minimal fat stores, often people who are naturally lean or athletic. The procedure still involves liposuction and fat transfer, but the available fat is limited. That means results are often subtler, focused on shape and projection rather than a large increase in size.
Surgeons may take fat from less obvious areas (such as the flanks, lower back, inner thighs, or arms), and precision becomes even more important. In some cases, your surgeon may recommend gaining a small amount of weight beforehand to improve the donor fat supply.
Best for: patients who are slim, want refined contouring, and prefer a natural-looking enhancement over a dramatic change.
Get Curves in All the Right Places with a BBL in Austin, TX
The best way to decide is with a consultation. Dr. Trussler will evaluate your body type, donor fat, skin elasticity, and goals to recommend a plan that’s safe and realistic, whether that’s a skinny BBL, traditional BBL, or an alternative approach.
If you’re curious about what’s possible for your frame, call us at 512-450-1077 to schedule a consultation.