BBL Surgery in Istanbul fat above the muscle only, one hospital night and a 7-day plan

Because the large gluteal veins lie in and beneath the muscle. Fat injected there can enter a damaged vein and travel to the lungs, causing fat embolism. International task-force guidance therefore limits BBL surgery to the subcutaneous layer between skin and muscle. Surgeons use blunt cannulas kept parallel to the surface and constantly moving. Vivid Clinic surgeons graft fat in the subcutaneous layer only.

Most surgeons advise no direct sitting for about two weeks, then sitting on a BBL pillow under the thighs until around six to eight weeks. Normal sitting usually resumes after your surgeon's six-week review. The rule protects the new blood supply to the grafted fat, so following it helps more of the fat survive. Your surgeon may shorten or extend these times for your case.

Often yes, as a skinny BBL. Your surgeon may harvest fat from several areas, such as the abdomen, back, flanks, arms and thighs, to collect enough for a subtle, proportionate change. Expect a refined shape rather than a large increase in size. If there is too little fat for a meaningful result, your surgeon will say so honestly and discuss alternatives or a staged plan.

No. Ultrasound lets the surgeon see the cannula and confirm that fat is going into the subcutaneous layer, which supports safe technique. It does not replace the core rules: subcutaneous-only injection, correct cannula size and angle, and careful patient selection. No method removes every risk of surgery. Ask your surgeon at consultation whether ultrasound guidance will be used for you.

It varies between patients, so surgeons avoid promising a fixed percentage. Some of the transferred fat is reabsorbed in the first two to three months, and what remains after that is generally stable. Not smoking, avoiding pressure on the buttocks, keeping a stable weight and wearing your garment as advised all help. Some patients choose a smaller second session after at least six months.

No to both. BBL stands for Brazilian butt lift, but medically BBL surgery is gluteal fat grafting. Liposuction removes fat from donor areas such as the abdomen, flanks, lower back or thighs, and that fat is cleaned and injected into the buttocks. It adds volume and contour, but it does not remove loose skin. Our guide to what BBL stands for explains the terms.

Plan about seven days in Istanbul for BBL surgery. The operation takes two to four hours under general anaesthesia, followed by one night in hospital under observation. You then recover at your hotel, walking every hour while awake, and attend check-ups in Istanbul. Most patients are cleared to fly around day seven, with remote follow-up and a 24/7 support line once you are home.