BBL or tummy tuck first based on my body type? (Photos)

Hello,
A Brazilian butt lift is transferring fat to the buttocks. It is best when there is a large amount of fat to inject as not all the fat will stay permanently and it is better to have more to use than less. The abdominal wall will provide a good amount of fat for the BBL. If you do the abdominoplasty first you will be discarding some of that fat that it will not be available for future use for the buttock. If you do the BBL first you can harvest that fat from the abdominal wall, use it along with other fat from the back and place that fat into the buttock. Later on, you can have your abdominoplasty performed where you will treat the extra skin and any muscle laxity. That would be the sequence I would offer as the best option. Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. You are a good candidate for both surgeries, but you should decide which body part bothers you more. If you start with a Tummy Tuck, the surgeon will remove the excess skin and tighten abdominal muscles, giving you a firmer and more contoured midsection. This gives you a better idea of your overall proportions, making assessing how much fat to transfer during a future BBL easier. However, the disadvantages are that some surgeons may remove fat through liposuction during a tummy tuck, and it cannot be used for fat transfer to the buttocks. This means you may lose some potential fat donor sites that could be used for your BBL. Also, while your abdomen will look better, the lack of enhancement to your buttocks may leave you frustrated until the BBL is done. On the other hand, if you start with the BBL, you will have a fuller, more rounded buttock shape and an improvement in your curves by using your current fat stores, such as your abdomen, flanks, or thighs, which also slims these areas. However, the disadvantage is that you will have excess loose skin after removing the fat cells from these areas. Also, if you undergo a BBL first and then a tummy tuck, the fat transferred to the hips or buttocks might shift or stretch, potentially altering the BBL results.

Dear Cool269014,
if you want to get both procedures, then it is probably better to get BBL first and TT later. 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery