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Trending: The rise of the 'Brazilian butt lift'

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25/10/2019 GMT

The rise of the 'Brazilian butt lift'

BBC World Service - Trending, The rise of the 'Brazilian butt lift'

One woman’s journey as she decides whether to have her bottom enhanced.

We meet the influencers and medical professionals who help one woman decide whether to have her bottom enhanced.

The Brazilian Butt Lift or as it’s more commonly known, the BBL, is one of the most dangerous cosmetic procedures in the world but that hasn’t stopped it becoming one of the most requested.

Posts on this type of cosmetic surgery are all over social media which show before and after photos to portray this popular body type.

It’s influenced one woman to think about having a BBL. But before she makes a decision, she speaks to social media influencers, her close friends and medical professionals who help guide her through her choice. 

Are the deadly risks involved in this type of cosmetic surgery worth taking for a big bottom?

Originally broadcast 10/5/19

Presenter: Anisa Subedar

Reporter: Lola Mosanya

Picture: Credit: BBC

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