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How Much Fat is Needed for a Brazilian Buttlift?

asked 11 months ago by LidiaAnna in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by William Bruno, MD
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Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, amount, quantity

i AM 5'7 AND 140. I def am a good 15 pounds over an ideal body type, but is that enough to have a successfull BB-lift? I do not want a Brazilian BUttlift for a larger rear end, only for one that looks less long or saggy. Should 15 pounds of fat be enough? COnsidering not all the fat stays? Thanks!

4 answers to How Much Fat is Needed for a Brazilian Buttlift?

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How much fat is needed for brazilian buttock lift

Based on your height and weight it sounds like you would be a good candidate for a Brazilian buttock lift. Especially if you have an extra 15 pounds, that should be sufficient-provided it is in the right distribution on your body. A board certified plastic surgeon experienced with this procedure can examine you and determine if you are a good candidate for certain.. You should also have relatively good skin tone (elasticity) to ensure a good result in the areas of liposuction. You are... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

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Is Fifteen Pounds of Fat Enough for the Brazilian Butt Lift?

Hi Lidia Being 15 lbs over ideal body weight means you likely have enough fat "somewhere" that can be used to transfer to your buttocks. Without seeing you or at least pictures of you, I don't know if it is in areas that can be liposuctioned and transferred to your buttocks. And, actually, at 5'7'', ideal body weight is closer to 135 lbs. So, you are really only about 5 pounds over the perfect weight, and that is still within the appropriate... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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How much fat is neede for the Brazilian Butt Lift?

How much donor fat oneeeds for the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure depends upon the height and weight of the patient, the particular shape and size of the buttocks before surgery, the desires of the patient, and the advice and experience of the surgeon. I have operated on a number of patients who have their appropriate weight; in such cases I usually need to rake fat from multiple areas. It would seem that with your height and weght you would be an appropriate candidate bu tultimately that... more
George Lefkovits, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Amount of fat needed for Brazilian Butt Lift

Hi, Thanks for the question. Certainly hard to tell from a post since everyone carries weight differently, however, I've done BBLs successfully on a variety of body types. The only patients I typically come across that aren't a fit for the procedure are those with VERY low body fat and weight. From your post, it sounds like you would be ok, but again, that is what the consultation process if for. I've had to tell some patients to gain a few pounds... more
Steven Svehlak, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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