How Many Get a BBL [Statistics, Trends, Risks] September 4, 2024 —
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Brazilian Butt Lifts have the highest mortality rates among all cosmetic surgeries.
This article reveals the results of the most extensive meta-analysis carried out on the popular and fashionable BBL plastic surgery procedure to date. It compiles outcome data from hundreds of thousands of procedures.
These findings allow us to confidently estimate the mortality rate and other risks associated with a BBL, as well as unveil a plethora of other insights.
+1 M Brazilian Butt Lifts were performed (increased by 650% in the last decade).
Up to 455 individuals have died from BBL surgeries.
1 in 250 women in the US has undergone a BBL.
11% of all cosmetic procedures are Brazilian Butt Lifts.
1 in every 2300 BBLs results in the death of the patient due to surgery-related complications.
BBLs are x30 times more dangerous in terms of mortality rate compared to breast augmentations.
In the US, $2.8B revenue is generated annually from BBL surgeries.
How Many Get a BBL?
Over 1 million Brazilian Butt Lift surgical procedures were carried out in 2022.
11% of all cosmetic procedures are Brazilian Butt Lifts.
BBLs rank as the 4th most popular surgical cosmetic procedure, following Breast augmentation, Liposuction, and Eyelid surgery.
The annual number of BBLs has escalated by 650% over the past decade, from 138,321 in 2012 to over 1 million annually in 2022.
The count of BBL surgeries has risen by 40% each year over the past 10 years.
The growth trend can be observed in the dataset spanning the last 11 years:
Year
Number of procedures
% of all procedures
Annual increase
2011
59,372
0.9%
–
2012
138,321
1.1%
133%
2013
319,960
2.8%
131%
2014
222,429
2.6%
-30%
2015
Trending: Growth in the number of BBLs performed annually
Over the past 10 years, the number of BBL surgeries has seen an annual increase of 40%.
Notably, a significant portion of this growth is attributed to a general rise in surgical cosmetic procedures!
The overall growth rate for all types of cosmetic surgeries has been 9% year-over-year in the past decade.
By isolating the growth of BBLs relative to other cosmetic surgeries, it’s evident that:
Considering the industry-wide growth rate of cosmetic surgeries (9% YoY), BBL surgeries have shown an annual increase of 31%.
Google Search Trends and Social Media
A notable driver of this growth stems from a significant surge in online interest, search activity, and social media presence.
This trend is reflected in a historical analysis of Google searches for “BBL” as depicted below:
Interest in BBL Surgery, State-by-State
The top 5 US states showing the most interest in BBL surgery are:
Florida
Nevada
Louisiana
Texas
Maryland
Preparation time can be minimized.
Market participants (surgeons) witness lower prices due to higher demand.
A growing trend is the inclination to travel to Mexico or other countries with more affordable pricing, motivating American surgeons to compromise on their procedure margins (resulting in cost reduction).
Number of women who had a BBL (Worldwide)
Estimating the total number of women who have undergone a BBL surgery is challenging due to the unavailability of historical data pre-2011.
It is approximated that over 5 million women worldwide have received a BBL surgery.
Between 750,000 to 1 million American women are estimated to have undergone a BBL surgery.
This translates to 0.4% to 0.6% of the American female population, with 1 in 250 women in the US having had a BBL.
Industry insights: Revenue generated from Brazilian Butt Lifts
The global BBL industry’s worth amounts to $6.5 billion.
Within the US, BBL surgeries generate revenue worth $2.8 billion annually.
Why Are They Dangerous?
BBL procedures pose numerous risks and complications for patients.
Highlighted below are some of the associated risks:
Infection: Surgery, including BBL, carries an infection risk that may lead to severe complications and life-threatening situations.
Blood clots: Post-surgery, the potential for developing blood clots in the legs exists, which can travel to the lungs and result in pulmonary embolism, a critical condition.
Fat embolism: While rare, fat embolism is a serious complication where injected fat can enter the bloodstream and cause respiratory or neurological issues.
Skin necrosis: Skin necrosis may occur, leading to scarring and open wounds as the skin in the treated area dies.
Anesthesia complications: General anesthesia used in BBL can trigger allergic reactions, breathing problems, or blood pressure fluctuations.
Asymmetry: BBL can result in uneven buttocks, necessitating further corrective surgeries.
Nerve damage: During BBL, there’s a risk of nerve damage that can cause numbness or reduced sensation in the buttocks.
Poor healing: Some patients may experience poor healing, resulting in open wounds, scarring, and other complications.
While some risks indicate unsatisfactory results (like numbers 6 or 8), others can have fatal consequences, as seen in numerous cases.
How Many Get a BBL [Statistics, Trends, Risks]
Data is from 2023 and 2024, and forecast data extends to 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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This information was taken from various sources around the world, including these countries:
Australia, Canada, USA, UK, UAE, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, US, United Kingdom, United States of America, Malaysia, U.S., South Africa, New Zealand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.
Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi.
Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar.
Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand (NZ), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway.
Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe.
Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria.
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States of America, U.S.), US Minor Outlying Islands.
Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (US), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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