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Elspeth Marchetti

Covers consultations, aftercare, and the practical side of Brazilian butt lift for first-time patients.

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Recovery· 6 min

Lymphatic Massage After a BBL: What It Does and When to Start

The gentle post-op massage many practices recommend has a real purpose, and some real limits worth understanding before you book it.

July 8, 2026 / By Elspeth Marchetti

Recovery· 5 min

Sitting, Sleeping, and Driving After a BBL: The Logistics Nobody Plans For

The no-sitting rule sounds simple until you try to eat dinner, commute, or sleep through the night. Here is how patients actually manage the first six weeks.

July 4, 2026 / By Elspeth Marchetti

The Science· 6 min

Why Fat Survival Rate After BBL Varies So Widely From Patient to Patient

The biology behind graft retention is more complex than most surgeons explain at consultation. Here is what the research actually shows.

June 10, 2026 / By Elspeth Marchetti

The Science· 6 min

What a Brazilian butt lift actually is

It is fat transfer, not an implant, and that distinction shapes everything.

October 23, 2025 / By Elspeth Marchetti