“BBL stinks”: Doctors sound the alarm over ‘BBL smell’ as patients struggle to wipe properly (link in the comments)

**The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)**, once the hottest trend for achieving the coveted hourglass figure, is facing a foul new reputation — an odor so strong it’s turning heads for the wrong reasons. Popularized by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Cardi B, the procedure transfers fat from one part of the body to the buttocks. But while social media flaunts glamorous before-and-after shots, it rarely shows the messy side of recovery.

Plastic surgeons warn that post-op hygiene can be tricky. Swelling, pain, compression garments, and limited mobility make showering and cleaning difficult, sometimes leading to what’s now infamously dubbed the “BBL smell.” According to Dr. Eric Anderson, this odor can stem from poor hygiene or serious complications like **fat necrosis** — when excess fat dies due to insufficient blood supply, producing a foul smell and risking infection.

Even simple bathroom trips pose challenges. Dr. Roger Tsai notes that enlarged buttocks can make wiping harder, potentially contributing to odors.

On TikTok, users share both funny and shocking stories. One man described a date gone wrong after catching a whiff when his companion started twerking, calling it “an assault on my nose.” Another woman had her BBL reversed, claiming the odor came from poorly healing incision sites, which left her linens and clothing smelling bad.

While the smell is often temporary — lasting up to two months — it’s enough to make some reconsider the surgery. Experts stress proper wound care, hygiene assistance, and realistic expectations before going under the knife.

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Would you still get a BBL knowing it could come with a lingering, putrid side effect?