
 Today, Explained The $5,000 butt
 Oct 1, 2021 
 Heli Larson, a passionate podcaster and TikToker, reveals her journey through a Brazilian butt lift, exposing the online facades surrounding cosmetic surgery. Rebecca Jennings, a senior reporter, discusses how social media influencers have revitalized this procedure, turning it into a lifestyle choice. They explore the cultural implications of body image, the risks of surgery, and the economic factors driving these trends. The conversation reflects on evolving beauty standards and the influence of different communities in shaping today’s ideals. 
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BBL for Stripping
- Heli Larson, a podcaster and TikToker, got a BBL after entering the stripping industry.
 - She viewed it as an investment to boost her income, prioritizing a flat stomach over a larger butt.
 
BBL as a Lifestyle
- The BBL is more of an attitude than just a surgery, especially on TikTok.
 - Influencers like Amber Rose and the Kardashians embody this unapologetic, perfected aesthetic.
 
The BBL Procedure
- BBLs create an exaggerated hourglass figure rarely found naturally.
 - Fat transfer to the butt carries a risk of pulmonary embolism due to large blood vessels.
 


