The surge in the sudden popularity of cosmetic surgery procedures; facial, breast, and buttock enhancements! is often linked to social media, where young girls are constantly bombarded with ‘insta-perfect’ pictures of voluptuous celebrities. People’s perceptions of beauty have changed dramatically over recent years thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat.
Although most young girls are aware that the images they see are heavily filtered, this has not stopped them from visiting clinics and surgeons to request looks like their filtered selfies. Some experts believe that many young girls suffer from Snapchat dysmorphia, which explains the recent rise not only in BBL but also in many other cosmetic procedures.
The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is rapidly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide. It involves harvesting fat from one area of the body and depositing it into the buttocks to achieve a more curvaceous figure. The Brazilian Butt Lift is an extremely risky procedure; in fact, in 2018, surgeons in the UK were advised to cease performing the procedure altogether until more information was available. This caution was issued shortly before the death of a British woman in her 20s as a result of undergoing this procedure.
“I think it is important that the message is reinforced: there is nowhere internationally where this is particularly perceived as a safe operation” — Simon Withey, 2018.
It appears that young girls want quick results. They are not conducting enough research and are easily attracted to clinics offering discounted prices and promotions. This has led to a significant rise in complaints related to cosmetic surgery. Mary O’Brien, an NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon, stated, ‘The problem is this is high volume fat, and if that fat ends up in a large vessel or vein that you are going to have in the buttock area, it can be carried to the heart and to the lungs, and that’s what cause the fatality‘. Some well-documented risks of the Brazilian Butt lift are:
The importance of research, thorough consultation with an appropriate expert, and exploring less invasive alternative methods cannot be overstated. Always make sure to ask your consultant about the possible risks and side effects of the procedure. If they do not provide advance warning about the risks involved, it would be wise to seek the opinion of another consultant.
The Brazilian Butt Lift is not yet widely available in Ireland. Many patients are attracted by the idea of travelling abroad to have this procedure done but often overlook the potential complications that can occur once they return home. Common issues reported by patients after travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery include, but are not limited to:
Keep this in mind when deciding whether to opt for a permanent, immediate fix. If you have experienced a poorly executed cosmetic procedure, contact us today. We will review the procedure with you in detail and answer any questions you might have. We will also connect you with some of Ireland’s leading cosmetic doctors so they can advise you on how best to rectify your unsatisfactory results.
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