
The procedure is associated with dangerous complications, like blood clots
(Picture: Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash)Although all procedures come with a level of risk, the risk of death from BBL surgery is at least 10 times higher than many other procedures.
The main concern is that the injected fat necessary for the procedure can cause a blockage in a blood vessel in the lungs, known as a pulmonary embolism, that can be lethal.