The size increase from BBL depends on the amount of donor fat available and how much your body retains after transfer. Typically, patients can expect 1-2 cup size increases in buttock volume, though this varies significantly based on individual anatomy. Dr. Khan can transfer 300-800cc of fat per buttock cheek, with approximately 60-70% of transferred fat surviving long-term. Patients with more available donor fat achieve larger increases, while those with limited fat may see more modest enhancement. The goal is always natural-looking proportion rather than maximum size. During consultation, Dr. Khan will assess your donor areas and provide realistic expectations for volume increase based on your specific anatomy and available fat reserves.

Fat for BBL is harvested through liposuction from areas where you have excess fat deposits. Common donor sites include abdomen, flanks (love handles), lower back, thighs (inner and outer), and sometimes arms or bra roll area. The beauty of BBL is that it contours these problem areas while enhancing your buttocks, creating comprehensive body transformation. Dr. Khan strategically selects donor sites based on where you have adequate fat and where contouring will most improve your overall silhouette. Most patients need sufficient donor fat for successful BBL -typically at least 1000-1500cc total harvest to achieve meaningful buttock enhancement. However, individuals with lower BMI may opt for a petite BBL. During consultation, Dr. Khan will evaluate your donor areas and determine if you're a good candidate based on available fat reserves and your enhancement goals.

BBL recovery requires specific positioning restrictions to protect fat survival and ensure optimal results. Week 1-2: No direct sitting on buttocks, standing and walking encouraged, sleeping on stomach or side only. Week 3-4: Limited sitting with BBL pillow that keeps pressure off buttocks, gradual increase in activity. Week 6-8: Progressive return to normal sitting, exercise clearance for light activities. Week 10-12: Full activity clearance including unrestricted sitting and exercise. The no-sitting restriction is crucial for fat survival - direct pressure can compromise transferred fat cells. Most patients return to work within 1-2 weeks if they can stand or use a BBL pillow. Dr. Khan provides detailed positioning instructions, special pillows, and activity guidelines to optimize your results and fat retention. takes 6-8 weeks to return to full activities, which is actually more efficient than recovering from procedures separately. While combining procedures means a more intensive initial recovery period, you avoid multiple separate healing phases. Week 1-2: Significant rest with limited mobility, assistance needed with childcare and household tasks. Week 3-4: Gradual increase in light activities, still no lifting children or heavy objects. Week 6-8: Progressive return to normal activities including exercise and full childcare duties. The total downtime is usually 2-3 weeks less than if procedures were performed separately. Dr. Khan provides detailed recovery instructions and helps you plan for adequate support during the critical first two weeks when you'll need the most assistance.

Approximately 60-70% of transferred fat typically survives long-term after BBL, though this varies based on individual factors like circulation, aftercare compliance, and surgical technique. Some fat loss is normal and expected during the first 3-6 months as your body reabsorbs cells that didn't establish good blood supply. This is why Dr. Khan may slightly over-correct initially to account for natural fat loss. Factors that improve fat survival include following post-operative instructions carefully, avoiding smoking, maintaining stable weight, not sitting directly on buttocks during recovery, and good overall health. The surviving fat becomes permanent and behaves like regular fat cells, gaining or losing volume with weight changes. Final results are typically apparent by 3-6 months when swelling subsides and fat stabilizes.

Brazilian Butt Lift surgery in the Sugar Land and greater Houston area typically ranges from $12,000 to $18,000, depending on the amount of liposuction required, number of areas treated, surgical complexity, and facility fees. The cost includes both the liposuction component for fat harvesting and the fat transfer for buttock enhancement. Factors affecting price include number of donor sites, volume of fat transfer, surgical time required, and whether additional body contouring is performed. At Empowered Plastic Surgery, our comprehensive fee includes pre-surgical consultations, surgical facility fees, anesthesia services, all surgical supplies, post-operative compression garments, BBL pillow, and follow-up appointments. We offer financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit with 0% interest options and payment plans up to 60 months to make your body transformation affordable.

Good BBL candidates have adequate donor fat for transfer, realistic expectations, and commitment to following recovery restrictions. Ideal candidates include patients with enough excess fat in donor areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs) to harvest 1000-1500cc total, stable weight for at least 6 months, good overall health and non-smoking status, and willingness to follow no-sitting restrictions during recovery. The procedure works best for patients seeking moderate enhancement rather than extreme size increases. Poor candidates include very thin patients without adequate donor fat, those with unrealistic size expectations, patients who cannot follow recovery restrictions, smokers unwilling to quit, and those with certain medical conditions affecting healing. Dr. Khan evaluates your body composition, fat distribution, health status, and goals during consultation to determine if BBL is appropriate for achieving your desired results safely and effectively.