Mini Brazilian Butt Lift (Mini BBL)

A Mini Brazilian Butt Lift (Mini BBL) is a modern, less invasive approach to enhancing the buttocks using your own body fat. At 5th Avenue Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. D’Agostino uses ultrasound-guided fat transfer to sculpt the buttocks safely and precisely, offering refined curves with natural-looking results, without the dramatic volume of a traditional BBL.

What Is a Mini BBL?

A Mini BBL (or “skinny BBL”) is ideal for those who want subtle enhancement. It involves:

• Gently removing fat through liposuction from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs
• Purifying the fat
• Injecting it strategically into the buttocks for improved shape and contour

Unlike a traditional BBL, this technique uses less fat volume, making it ideal for leaner patients or those seeking a more natural result.

QUICK FACTS

Recovery Time

6-8 Weeks

Anesthesia Type

General Anesthesia

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini BBL?

You may be a candidate if you:

• Are in good health
• Have a BMI under 30
• Have enough fat in donor areas
• Are at a stable weight (for at least 6 months)
• Want subtle improvement, not dramatic change
• Don’t smoke (or can stop before and after surgery)

Dr. D’Agostino will evaluate your goals and body type during your consultation.

How the Procedure Works

The Mini BBL is performed using small incisions and gentle liposuction to harvest fat. After it’s purified, Dr. D’Agostino injects it into precise areas of the buttocks using ultrasound guidance, which enhances safety and accuracy.

This procedure requires less fat than a traditional BBL, so it’s ideal for patients who want to enhance curves without looking overdone.

Recovery & Results

Recovery is typically quick:

• Swelling and bruising are expected but resolve gradually
• Avoid sitting or lying directly on the buttocks for 7–10 days
• Use a supportive pillow when sitting
• Light walking is encouraged the next day
• Wear compression garments as advised
• Lymphatic massages may help reduce swelling

Most patients return to work in 1–2 weeks. As swelling subsides, your final shape will continue to improve over several weeks.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re looking for natural, subtle buttock enhancement with a quicker recovery, a Mini BBL may be right for you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. D’Agostino at 5th Avenue Plastic Surgery today by calling our office or booking online.

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