The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), that gained meteoric popularity for sculpting the coveted hourglass figure, is facing a grim backlash as people are struck with a side effect so foul that it’s turning heads for all the wrong reasons.
Widely popularized by influencers and celebrities like Kim Kardashian or Cardi B, buttock augmentation procedures have surged over the past decade, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
BBLs involve fat transfer from one part of the body to the buttocks to enhance size and shape, and with its growing hype, medical professionals are stressing the importance of comprehensive post-op planning, including hygiene assistance and wound care education.
But the realities of surgery are often glossed over by several people who are more interested in going viral.
