When we started in private practice in the 1980s, liposuction was a game-changer in body contouring. Back then, one of the most common requests was to reduce the size of the buttocks.
How times have changed! Over the last 15 to 20 years, thanks to influences from Hollywood and popular culture, the aesthetic ideal has shifted toward a fuller, curvier silhouette, with many patients seeking larger buttocks.
Two popular techniques have emerged to achieve this look: the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and buttocks implants. Both have their unique advantages and drawbacks, and the choice often depends on the patient’s anatomy and goals.
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