To perform an Instant BBL, the area is numbed with topical lidocaine (numbing cream). Then, the filler is injected into the butt and deep beneath the skin’s surface to achieve the desired shape, fullness, lift, and contour. But to obtain what you want, you’ll need more than one session–most patients need upwards of three sessions about six weeks apart.
With an Instant BBL, you can pinpoint specific areas to improve, like, for example, the hip dips or the upper portion of the buttocks. Or, you can enhance and augment the entire region.
Injecting filler acts as a scaffolding that allows the new collagen to grow. Both Sculptra and Radiesse take time to work, and while you may see a boost in volume right away, it takes at least six weeks to notice an improvement. Once the collagen formation starts, it can take up to a few months to complete.
Unfortunately, because these longer-lasting fillers can lead to lumps and nodules under the skin, your practitioner may dilute the product with water to give it a ‘better spread.’ Plus, the addition of water (diluted filler) helps to provide an instant volumizing boost. However, the water’s volumizing effects are short-lived at best.
How much boost you want will dictate how much filler needs to be used. If you’re after a more subtle difference, you may be able to get away with ten vials or so; a substantial increase in size usually requires upwards of 20 vials.