10 Celebrities Who Confirmed Having a BBL
Several well-known musicians, reality stars and influencers have spoken openly about having a Brazilian butt lift, and many of them have also shared regret, reduction surgery or difficult recoveries. This guide looks at what these celebrities said about their own procedures and what their experiences can teach anyone.
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What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
A Brazilian butt lift, usually shortened to BBL, is a body contouring procedure in which a surgeon removes fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs with liposuction and injects it into the buttocks. The procedure aims to add volume and reshape the hips and buttocks using the patient's own tissue rather than implants.
The fat transfer reshapes two areas at once, slimming the donor sites while enlarging the buttocks. Not all transferred fat survives, so part of the added volume usually disappears in the months after surgery as the body reabsorbs it.
A BBL carries specific risks that set it apart from many other cosmetic operations. The most serious is fat embolism, which can occur if fat enters the large blood vessels deep in the buttock region. Current surgical safety guidance emphasizes placing fat only in the layer above the gluteal muscle, which is one reason the surgeon's training and technique matter so much.
10 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Openly About Their BBL
The following public figures have talked about their own BBL in interviews, podcasts or social media posts. Many of these stories involve regret or a later reduction, which reflects a wider change in how people view the procedure.
SZA
SZA has confirmed that she had a BBL and has spoken about it several times. In 2023 she explained that she wanted a fuller behind without spending as much time in the gym. In a 2024 interview she said she regretted the decision and felt the procedure had been unnecessary, linking it partly to weight she gained while recovering from a broken ankle. She has also said she still likes how her body looks, which shows how regret and acceptance can sit side by side.
Latto
Latto has openly said she had a BBL at 21. She described how other people convinced her she needed it and how online criticism of her body influenced the choice. She has since encouraged fans to build their confidence before making decisions about surgery, rather than reacting to comments from strangers.
Stassie Karanikolaou
Influencer Stassie Karanikolaou has said she had a BBL around a decade ago, when she was very young. In 2025 she described it as a mistake she made too early, saying it made her feel more insecure rather than more confident. Later that year she shared that she was recovering from a butt reduction, and she spoke about wishing someone had shown her the less glamorous side of cosmetic surgery before she made her decision.
NeNe Leakes
Former reality star NeNe Leakes revealed in 2022 that she had a small BBL as part of what she described as her surgery journey. She shared the process with her followers and was candid about the procedure, which drew wide attention because she had openly discussed cosmetic surgery in the past.
Katie Price
Katie Price spoke in 2025 about having a BBL abroad using fat taken from her own body. She described the experience as extremely painful and said the result did not look right on her. Her account adds to a long public history of cosmetic procedures she has discussed openly over the years.
Chloe Ferry
Reality star Chloe Ferry has said she had a BBL in 2017, when she was 19. She had it removed in January 2025 and later underwent surgery to remove loose skin left behind after the removal. She has spoken about her regret and said she wished she had understood at the time that she was already enough without surgery.
Holly Hagan
Holly Hagan revealed in 2022 that she had undergone two BBLs. She explained that she had kept the details private and described her procedures only as surgery in general terms, because she did not want followers to copy her and end up unhappy with the outcome.
Lateysha Grace
Welsh reality star Lateysha Grace has said she had six BBL procedures and later had one of them reversed. Looking back, she described the experience as chasing a perfect body that never really exists, and she spoke about the pressure to look a certain way that drove her decisions.
Anna Vakili
Former reality contestant Anna Vakili has described two very different BBL experiences. Her first procedure, performed by a surgeon she trusted, went well, and she has said she does not regret it. For her second BBL, she chose a cheaper clinic abroad and later described a frightening recovery with heavy bleeding and feeling close to fainting, which she called one of the most dangerous moments of her life.
DreamDoll
Rapper DreamDoll has spoken about having cosmetic surgery on her hips and buttocks and later choosing to reverse it. She has shared results of a butt reduction and hip procedure and said she wants to return to a more natural body. She has also said that if she had known then what she knows now, she would never have had the surgery.
Why Are So Many Celebrities Reducing or Reversing Their BBL?
Many celebrities are reducing or reversing their BBL because beauty trends have shifted toward a more natural, athletic shape, and because some of them feel the original procedure no longer suits their body or their sense of self. Several of the stories above describe decisions made at a young age under pressure from social media, followed by years of reflection.
Changing proportions also play a part. As people age, gain or lose weight, or simply change their personal style, a very large augmentation can start to feel out of balance with the rest of the body. Some celebrities have described physical discomfort, while others talk about feeling that the result did not reflect who they really are.
These public reversals have made the conversation more honest. They show that cosmetic surgery is not always a one-time decision and that undoing a result often involves further surgery, recovery time and its own risks.
What Do These Stories Reveal About BBL Risks?
Taken together, these celebrity experiences highlight several risks and realities that anyone considering a BBL should understand:
- Regret is common enough to take seriously, especially when people make the decision young or because of outside pressure rather than their own long-term wishes.
- Recovery can be painful and demanding, with weeks of limited sitting, compression garments and restrictions on daily activities.
- Results may not look as expected, since fat survival varies and the final shape only becomes clear months after surgery.
- Reversal often requires more surgery, and removing transferred fat can leave loose skin that needs further treatment.
- Choosing a clinic mainly on price can be dangerous, as one of the stories above shows, because experience, facilities and aftercare all affect safety.
What Is a BBL Reduction or Reversal?
A BBL reduction or reversal is a procedure in which a surgeon removes some or most of the fat previously transferred to the buttocks, usually with liposuction. The aim is to reduce volume, improve proportions or correct an uneven result.
Since transferred fat that survives becomes part of the body's tissue, a surgeon cannot always remove all of it. Many reductions focus on bringing the shape back into balance rather than returning the body to its exact original state.
Removing volume can also leave loose or sagging skin, particularly after a large augmentation, and some patients need a skin-tightening procedure or a buttock lift afterward. As with the original BBL, a reduction requires careful assessment and a surgeon experienced in body contouring.
Why Do Celebrity Results Rarely Reflect a Typical Outcome?
Celebrity BBL results often look different from what most patients can expect, for reasons that have little to do with the surgery itself:
- Professional styling and editing: Photos on social media often involve posing, lighting, filters and editing that change how a body appears.
- Multiple procedures: Some celebrities have several surgeries over many years, so a single image may reflect far more work than one BBL.
- Different starting points: Each person's anatomy, fat distribution and skin quality shape the result, so the same procedure looks different on different bodies.
- Access to extended support: Many public figures can afford intensive aftercare, personal trainers and follow-up treatments that most patients do not have.
- Selective sharing: People usually show the best results, while complications, revisions and difficult recoveries often stay private until much later.
Is a Cheaper BBL Abroad Worth the Risk?
A cheaper BBL abroad is only worth considering when the surgeon, facility and aftercare meet the same safety standards you would expect at home. Lower cost is not a risk in itself, but choosing a clinic mainly on price can lead patients toward providers with less experience, weaker safety protocols or limited follow-up.
Traveling for surgery also adds practical challenges. Long flights soon after liposuction and fat transfer can raise the risk of blood clots, and complications that appear after you return home may be harder to manage without the original surgical team nearby. Planning enough recovery time before traveling and arranging follow-up care are essential parts of a safe plan.
When you compare providers in any country, look for verifiable qualifications in plastic surgery, accredited facilities, clear information about the technique used and a transparent plan for aftercare and complications.
What Should You Ask Before Considering a BBL?
A thorough consultation helps you understand whether a BBL suits your body and goals, and how the surgeon plans to keep you safe:
- What qualifications and experience do you have with BBL, and how many of these procedures do you perform?
- Where will you place the fat, and what technique do you use to lower the risk of fat entering deep blood vessels?
- What result is realistic for my body, and how much of the transferred fat might my body reabsorb?
- What will recovery involve, including sitting restrictions, compression garments and time off work?
- What happens if I am unhappy with the result later, and what would a reduction or revision involve?
Choosing a Surgeon for Body Contouring
The experiences of these celebrities show that the decision to have a BBL deserves time, honest information and careful choice of surgeon. Look for a board-certified or equivalently qualified plastic surgeon who explains the risks openly, sets realistic expectations and works in an accredited facility with a clear plan for aftercare.
MediFinder lets you browse plastic surgery clinics and doctor profiles, compare the body contouring procedures they list and send an appointment request when you find a surgeon who suits your needs. A consultation focused on your own body and long-term goals gives you a far better guide than any celebrity photo.
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