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Am I a Good Candidate for BBL?

I am a 31 yr old AA woman. 5'5", 245 lbs. 30" thighs, 50" waistline and a 42" bust. Am I too overweight for BBL or does this make me a good candidate? Thanks for your help.

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by CuriosiB
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Brazilian Butt Lift

There is no question that you need to loose weight but what is important to understand us that you can have fat tranfer regarless your weight . No questions the ideal situation is to losse weight first.​​
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Weight loss before buttock augmentation

Based on your height and weight I would recommend losing some weight prior to any cosmetic surgical procedure. Consult with a few board certified plastic surgeons to see if you are a good candidate and how much weight you should lose before surgery. At your height I would estimate a good weight for this procedure would be close to 160, but this is difficult to determine without seeing your photos. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
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Brazilian Buttock Lift on Overweight Patients

One of the most important aspects of buttock recontouring is gaining proportion. Some one with with your dimensions will have a difficult time with this type of enhancement. Like all my colleagues have suggested you really should lose some weight. This will provide a better baseline, will be a healthier operation, and you will not risk losing the fat once you lose weight. Best wishes see video

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Brazilian butt lfit candidate for surgery

Thank you for your question. Based on your current weight and height you will need to lose some weight. To be a good candidate for the Brazilian butt lift you will need to be at least 20 to 30 pounds about your ideal body weight. I recommend you loose some weight before the surgery for the best results see video
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CuriosiB 17 Sep 2012
Thank you all for your responses. Much appreciated.

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