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Well Beyond 40

The BBL Reality Check

Well Beyond 40 · Jul 17, 2026 · 10:16

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What makes BBLs one of the riskiest procedures in plastic surgery?
I’m sitting down with plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to get real about one of the most talked-about and misunderstood procedures in beauty: the Brazilian Butt Lift. We break down why BBLs can be so risky, what actually happens when fat is removed and transferred, and why aggressive liposuction can create problems long after the initial “wow” moment. We also explore a new fat-transfer option that could be a total game changer for lean, fit women who want subtle volume without having enough fat to donate.
(00:00) Why board certification matters, but why doing your homework still matters even more.
(00:49) What a Brazilian Butt Lift actually is and why it became such a popular procedure.
(01:39) Why creating even a small change in the butt requires a surprisingly large amount of fat.
(02:22) Why liposuction for a BBL is often much more aggressive than standard targeted liposuction.
(03:41) How BBLs became one of the deadliest procedures in plastic surgery.
(04:42) Why injecting too much fat too deeply can lead to a dangerous fat embolism.
(06:31) Why lean, fit women may struggle with volume loss in the face, breasts, or butt despite being in great shape.
(07:32) How donor fat scaffolding may offer a new way to restore volume without traditional fat harvesting.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0yLzL_GGiy8?si=qRnRDfT85adflE9Q 
Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/drrady

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