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BBL Gold Coast (Fat Grafting to the Gluteal Region)

Gold Coast Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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What Is a BBL Surgery (Fat Grafting to the Gluteal Region)?

Fat grafting to the gluteal region, commonly known as a Brazilian butt lift or BBL, is a surgical procedure that uses a patient’s own fat to add volume to the buttocks and change their shape. Fat is removed from a donor area of the body using liposuction and transferred to the buttocks. Despite the name, a BBL does not lift or tighten the skin.

Dr Terrence Scamp is an AHPRA-registered specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001157212) who performs fat grafting to the gluteal region for suitable patients. Consultations are held in his rooms at 95 Upton Street, Bundall.

Patients who enquire about this procedure have often noticed a change in the shape of their buttocks after weight loss, or have a flatter or less proportionate buttock shape they would like to discuss. A BBL is a significant surgical decision that carries serious risks, and individual outcomes vary.

Why Choose Dr Terrence Scamp for a BBL Procedure (Fat Grafting to the Gluteal Region)?

Technique varies between surgeons, and the approach used affects both safety and how much of the transferred fat survives.

Dr Scamp has performed fat grafting to the gluteal region for more than a decade. Fat is harvested with liposuction under general anaesthesia from areas of excess, such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, then processed and transferred into the buttocks in small amounts. Both stages are performed in the same operation, in an accredited hospital on the Gold Coast.

Every surgical plan is individual. Dr Scamp will assess each patient’s donor fat, skin quality, and anatomy at consultation and explain what the procedure can and cannot achieve. A GP referral is required before consultation, a minimum of two consultations is required before surgery, and a minimum 7-day cooling-off period applies under Australian guidelines for cosmetic surgery.

BBL Safety

Fat grafting to the gluteal region has been associated with a higher rate of serious complications than many other cosmetic procedures. The most serious is fat embolism, where fat enters the bloodstream and travels to the lungs. It is rare but can be life-threatening.

Current safety guidance from Australian and international plastic surgery societies states that fat should only be placed in the subcutaneous tissue, above the gluteal muscle, and never within the muscle. Any practitioner’s registration, including specialist registration in plastic surgery, can be checked on the public AHPRA register.

What Is a Skinny BBL?

A skinny BBL is a term used for fat grafting to the buttocks in slimmer patients with less donor fat available. Smaller volumes are transferred, so the change in shape is generally more modest. For some slimmer patients, a BBL may not be appropriate. Dr Scamp will assess this at consultation.

BBL for Patients Travelling from Brisbane

Patients do travel from Brisbane and across South East Queensland to the Bundall rooms, approximately one hour south of Brisbane. Because sitting directly on the buttocks is restricted for several weeks after surgery, travel home from hospital and to follow-up appointments should be planned with Dr Scamp’s team before surgery.

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With over 30 years of experience as a specialist plastic surgeon, Dr Terrence Scamp prides himself on staying up to date with the latest and safest advancements in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. He applies his expertise with a personal approach to each individual client, ensuring they feel well cared for and that they achieve an optimal result.

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MED0001157212 - This website contains imagery which is only suitable for audiences 18+. All surgery contains risks, Read more here.