Dangerous Brazilian Butt Lifts Get a Makeover in Florida
In April, we reported on the dangers of Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), and what makes South Florida a hotspot for BBL-related deaths. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since plastic surgeons began raising concerns about the procedure’s safety and Florida’s medical board intervened. Following a swath of deaths tied to gluteal […]
What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?
In surgical circles, the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is known as the deadliest aesthetic procedure ever performed, and despite several calls to improve outcomes, recent data suggest mortality is only getting worse — especially in South Florida. Sunny, image-conscious Miami is home to a substantial proportion of the country’s high-volume, low-cost clinics where U.S. patients […]