How Much Weight Should I Loose Before my Brazilian Butt Lift? (photo)

Hi there I am at 21 year old female who weighs about 190 5'6 :'(( and am very interested in a BBL with fat injected into my hip area, but all the doctors I have gotten consults from seem to beat around the bush as to how much weight I would need to loose before the procedure. Will i be left with loose skin, Or will I need a tummy tuck? HELPP!

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Anuhhmariax3 in New York

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Brazilian Butt Lift- Ideal weight?

Hello vanillafashh--Here are some thoughts for you: Ideal Weight for a Brazilian Butt Lift Many of my Brazilian Butt Lift patients have body frames similar to yours. As other doctors have commented, you should be at a stable and comfortable weight. However, your current weight does not pose a problem for performing the procedure. The liposuction to your body should have dramatic results. Combining Tummy Tuck with Brazilian Butt Lift Without... more

Losing Weight with a Butt Lift

You should stay at your ideal weight that you can maintain in preparation for surgery. You need the fat for the procedure, and this will help to reshape the buttocks. The fat transferred will behave like normal fat so if you gain or lose weight the fat will change accordingly. The effect of the lipo on your skin is something you need to discuss with your surgeon after an in-person evaluation. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a formal opinion... more

Buttock Augmentation

Looking at your pictures, you seem like a great candidate for this procedure! It is better to have a good amount of fat to transfer as we know that some of the fat will not survive once it has been injected in to the buttocks. I don't think you can really put a number on the amount of weight to lose before surgery. I tell my patients to just be at a comfortable weight before having any cosmetic procedure done. As far as the tummy tuck, we do not... more

Forget about the weight... Proportion's the key!

I could say is not just about the current weight you have, but about the fat distribution overall that would help give you a more appealing body. As far as I can tell by the pictures, you could have the procedure done right away and could get really good results. About the Tummy Tuck part... in order to make a final conclusion you have to be evaluated on site, to feel the rectus abdominis diastasis. Is this is the case, as some other doctors have commented, only the... more

Brazilian Butt lift

The wish picture is just a wish. You are now a candidate for a brazilian butt lift. The abdomen may need a tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck depend on the examination of the skin and muscles.

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calicurvez 26 Feb 2013

Hey love I hope your recovery and results are good!! I was wondering if you happen to lose any weight before surgery?? I've been searching all over for someone who thought about it bc I am and you and I are damn near identical in shape lol hope all is well!! LorenaB

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