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Buttock Implants vs BBL – What Is the Difference?

Dr. André Ahmed · Plastic Surgeon · Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) · CRM-RJ 52.82165-9 · RQE 20170 · CRM-SP 225.240 · RQE 106399
Reviewed by Dr. André Ahmed, plastic surgeon, in November 2026.

Short answer: A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) uses your own fat, removed by liposuction and grafted into the buttocks; part of the fat (around half) is absorbed. Buttock implants use a silicone implant placed inside the muscle, with a predictable volume that does not depend on how much fat you have. The two can be combined. The right option depends on your body and goals and is defined at the consultation.

Buttock implants BBL (fat grafting)
What is used Cohesive silicone gel implant Your own fat
Volume Predictable; does not depend on body fat Depends on available fat; part is absorbed
Who is it for Also for thin patients Patients with enough fat
Surgery General anesthesia, ~2 h General anesthesia, liposuction + grafting
Recovery Routine in 3 weeks to 1 month Routine in 3 to 4 weeks
Final result Visible early; settles in 1–2 months Final result in 2–3 months

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