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Combining Abdominoplasty and BBL for Total Body Contouring: What You Need to Know

Abdominoplasty and BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) are two popular cosmetic surgery procedures often performed together for full body contouring. Here’s a brief overview of each:
  1. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Purpose:
  • Removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen.
  • Tightens weakened or separated abdominal muscles.
  • Improves core strength and abdominal tone.

Types:
  • Full Abdominoplasty: From pubic area to above the belly button.
  • Mini Abdominoplasty: Focused below the belly button.
  • Extended Abdominoplasty: Includes flanks/love handles.
Ideal for:
  • Women after childbirth (especially with diastasis recti).
  • Individuals after massive weight loss.
  • Patients with loose abdominal skin and poor muscle tone.
2. BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)
Purpose:
  • Enhances buttock shape and volume using the patient’s own fat.
Procedure:
  1. Liposuction is done to harvest fat (usually from abdomen, flanks, back, thighs).
  2. Fat purification and processing.
  3. Fat transfer by injection into specific buttock layers for natural contouring.
Benefits:
  • Slimmer waist, fuller hips and buttocks.
  • No implants used — uses natural fat.
  • Improves waist-to-hip ratio significantly.
Combining Abdominoplasty with BBL
Advantages:
  • Achieves total body reshaping in one surgery.
  • Tighter abdomen + fuller, lifted buttocks.
  • Efficient recovery (vs two separate surgeries).
Considerations:
  • Positioning after surgery is critical (no sitting directly on buttocks for ~2–3 weeks).
  • Drain management (especially after tummy tuck).
  • Requires an experienced surgical team due to complexity and fluid shifts.
Recovery Tips:
  • Use compression garments as prescribed.
  • Avoid sitting/sleeping on your back initially.
  • Nutrition and hydration are essential for healing.
  • Walk early to reduce risk of DVT.
Offered at Grandville Medical & Laser
You can have both abdominoplasty and BBL safely done with us. Our board-certified plastic surgeons provide individualized assessments and care, ensuring safe outcomes and natural-looking results.
📍 Clinic Addresses:
  • Lekki: Plot 106 Taju Okoya Close, Eleganza Garden Estate, Opposite VGC, Lekki, Lagos
  • Surulere: 76 Femi Ayantuga Street, Surulere, Lagos
  • Abuja: 5b Lephalala Close, Off Ganges, Maitama
📞 Contact Numbers:
  • Lekki: 09160007922
  • Surulere: 09160007949, 09160007938
  • Abuja: 09160007941, 09160007948
  • Booking Officer: 09160007925
  • Plastic Clinic: 09160007950
🌐 Website: www.gml.com.ng
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