Brazilian Butt Lift

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cosmetic surgery procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:BBL
gptkbp:alternativeTo buttock implants
gptkbp:canBeRevised yes
gptkbp:commonRisks asymmetry
infection
scarring
fat embolism
seroma
gptkbp:complication fat necrosis
lumpiness
skin irregularities
gptkbp:contraindication poor general health
insufficient fat stores
gptkbp:costRange $4,000 to $15,000
gptkbp:dependsOn postoperative care
patient anatomy
surgeon skill
gptkbp:fatHarvestedFrom abdomen
thighs
flanks
gptkbp:fatInjectedInto buttocks
gptkbp:firstPerformed late 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brazilian Butt Lift
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:media
celebrity culture
gptkbp:involves liposuction
fat grafting
fat transfer
gptkbp:mortalityRate higher than most cosmetic surgeries
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notCoveredBy gptkb:insurance
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor smokers
patients with clotting disorders
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Brazil
gptkbp:performedBy plastic surgeons
gptkbp:permanentResults possible but may change with weight fluctuation
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Dr._Ivo_Pitanguy
gptkbp:purpose enhance buttocks shape and size
gptkbp:regulates medical boards
gptkbp:requires informed consent
sterile technique
general anesthesia
limited sitting post-surgery
postoperative compression garment
preoperative evaluation
gptkbp:restored 2 to 6 weeks
gptkbp:scarringLocation liposuction entry points
gptkbp:trend increased popularity in 2010s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BBL
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7