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ISAPS Endorsed Patient Safety Statement: Gluteal Fat Grafting

This Patient Safety Statement covers gluteal fat grafting, commonly known as ‘‘Brazilian Butt Lift’’ or BBL, which has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. It is well-recognized that this procedure carries significant risk compared to other elective aesthetic surgical and as a result, its increased popularity has resulted in deeply concerning levels of patient harm and mortality.

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