Mr Reza Nassab offers the skinny BBL in Manchester, with consultations at CLNQ in Deansgate Square and surgery at Deansgate Hospital in the city centre. The procedure is designed for slimmer patients who want a subtle lift and rounder buttock shape using their own fat, placed only in the subcutaneous layer in line with BAAPS safety guidance.
What a skinny BBL involves
A skinny BBL uses liposuction to harvest a modest volume of fat from areas such as the lower back, flanks, abdomen or inner thighs. The fat is purified and transferred into the buttocks to improve projection, fill the upper buttock or soften hip dips. Because the patient is slim, the emphasis is on shape and proportion rather than a dramatic increase in size, and removing fat from the waist and lower back often contributes as much to the silhouette as the grafting itself. You can read more about the technique on the skinny BBL procedure page.
Your consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
Consultations take place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Manchester, with the option of Knutsford if that suits you better. Mr Nassab will discuss what you would like to change, examine your buttocks, hips and potential donor areas, and assess whether you have enough fat available for a worthwhile result. He will explain the limits honestly, including the fact that some transferred fat is reabsorbed. The consultation fee is £150, charged separately from any surgical quote. A skinny BBL costs from £11,500; the final quote depends on the number of donor areas and your individual plan and is confirmed after assessment.
Surgery at Deansgate Hospital
On the day of surgery you will be admitted to Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, where you will meet Mr Nassab and your consultant anaesthetist before the operation. A skinny BBL is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes two to three hours. Most patients go home the same day or the following morning in a compression garment, with written instructions and a direct contact number. You will need someone to drive you home, using a cushion under the thighs to avoid sitting on the buttocks.
Travelling from Greater Manchester and the North West
Many patients come from across Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport, Bury and Trafford, and from further afield in the North West, such as Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. If you live some distance away, plan the journey home with care: sitting directly on the buttocks should be avoided for the first few weeks, so a longer car journey needs a thigh cushion and regular stops to walk around. Patients travelling from further away sometimes choose to stay locally for the first night.
Aftercare and follow-up in Manchester
Follow-up appointments are arranged in Manchester, so you are not left managing your recovery alone. A typical schedule includes a wound check in the first week or two, a review at around six weeks, when most people return to exercise, and a later review once the fat has settled, usually by three to six months. If you have a concern between appointments, you can contact the team directly. See the skinny BBL recovery guide for a full timeline.
Is a skinny BBL right for you?
A skinny BBL may suit you if you are slim but have some fat to spare in areas such as the flanks or back, have a stable weight, do not smoke and would like a natural-looking enhancement. It is less suitable if you have very little fat anywhere, want a large increase in size, or plan significant weight changes. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over. The BBL vs skinny BBL comparison explains how the two approaches differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the skinny BBL surgery take place in Manchester?
Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Consultations are held at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, with Knutsford also available.
How much does a skinny BBL cost in Manchester?
A skinny BBL costs from £11,500; the final quote depends on the donor areas and the amount of fat needed. For comparison, a traditional buttock fat grafting (BBL) starts from £12,500. The £150 consultation fee is charged separately.
Are follow-up appointments held in Manchester?
Yes. Routine follow-up appointments are arranged in Manchester, and you will have a contact number for the team throughout your recovery.
Is it possible to travel home to Lancashire after surgery?
Yes, provided someone drives you and you use a thigh cushion to avoid sitting on your buttocks. Plan regular stops to walk around, and consider staying locally the first night if the journey is long.
Is the skinny BBL performed in line with BAAPS guidance?
Yes. Fat is placed only in the subcutaneous layer, above the buttock muscle, following BAAPS safety guidance.
