Planning on getting a BBL. Should I gain weight up to 175 or 180 lbs to get enough for my butt and hips?

Hi. It’s hard to answer without photos. I still I really like this question though, and the answer really depends on what you are looking for. If you want a huge butt then you might need to gain some fat and then hope it goes to areas that can actually be lipoed. If you don’t want huge results, you probably have enough fat as it is and there is no need to gain weight. Sometimes we can achieve great results with smaller patients!
The best weight for a BBL is a stable weight. Understand that BBL results can vary with weight gain or weight loss after surgery as well. So if you gain weight before the procedure, make sure to keep the weight after, in order to keep the results.
Moreover, if you eventually feel you need a bigger butt, you can actually try to gain a little weight after surgery. Most of it will probably go to your butt. This is becase after liposuction, the body gains weight differently and it will gain weight easier on places that have not been lipoed and especially in places where fat was grafted.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to provide a proper evaluation without any pictures. I suggest uploading pictures of your front, side and back to provide proper advice. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear Lillian1664, thank you for your question, before anything it would be good to see some pictures to evaluate your case. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Hello, thank you for you question. Surprisingly many people believe they should but actually its better to stay the weight that you are prior to surgery for a BBL. Your risks factors go up with a higher BMI. Whether or not you have a healthy weight is determined by your BMI which is Body Mass Index. The biggest way to aid to your BBL. is have a very healthy diet, boosting your immune system, plenty of hydration up until fasting for surgery and making sure to have sleep pattern before surgery.

Hello @Lillian1664, thank you for your question. You don't need to gain more weight to have a BBL or gluteal lipoinjection. In fact, gaining more weight would alter the results. In BBL, fat from other areas of the body is transferred to the buttocks, so if you gain weight before the procedure it won't be as effective as when you are your normal weight. You should also ensure your BMI is below 30 when considering elective surgery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Dear Lillian1664,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a surgery, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is not always about how much fat one can harvest and transfer for volume augmentation and shaping of buttocks and hips. In many cases, it is well planed distribution of smaller amount of fat, with excellent outcome. Only on the basis of in person evaluation or series of photos, one could answer your question. Good luck.

Hi and welcome to our forum!It is not advisable to gain weight before a BBL as your metabolism won't change...You will gradually lose the weight you have gained as well as some of the fat that was transplanted. It is best to be at your comfortable sustainable body weight at the time of your surgery. As you weigh 165 pounds, even if you were 5'8" (BMI 25.09), you would be considered overweight and would definitely benefit from the procedure.Best wishes...