Could I achieve good results with a BBL and lipo only, without a tummy tuck?

Hello, there are a number of questions that can only be answered with the physical exam. There is nothing I see in the photos that would not make you a good candidate for liposuction of the abdominal wall and low back with transfer of the fat to the buttock. Best of luck. Dr Reilly

thank you for posting your question and the pictures. I think you might be a great candidate to optimize your body contour by liposuction of the abdomen and back, especially the lower back and transferring the fat to the buttock area. We found the most beautiful results are the ones who are not overdone, but were the body shape and contour are well balanced.

Based on your photos, you dont have excess skin on your tummy, no stretch marks either. Also your skin is tight. I believe in your case 360 liposuction with BBL will do the job. Maybe you can also have J-plasma to have your skin even tighter.

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, it seems like you're a good candidate for a BBL with 360 lipo. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

Dear Independent774334,


based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

From what I see, you have a mild degree of skin looseness in your abdomen — likely related to your genetics and lifestyle rather than pregnancy or significant skin damage. The absence of stretch marks and your younger skin quality are very good signs. They suggest that your skin has the ability to contract nicely after liposuction, which is an important factor for achieving a smooth, natural result.If you’re considering having children in the future or feel hesitant about the scar that comes with a tummy tuck, starting with liposuction and a BBL can be a very reasonable and effective approach. With precise technique and, if needed, the support of advanced skin-tightening devices, it’s often possible to achieve excellent contouring without needing to remove skin surgically.Every patient’s body responds differently, of course — but in your case, there’s a strong chance you could reach your goals through liposuction alone, while keeping future options open. During a detailed consultation, I’d evaluate your skin elasticity and anatomy in person to guide you toward the safest and most natural-looking result for your body.

Yes you are a very candidate for a BBL and you are no where near needing a tummy tuck as you don't have hanging skin. You have a good waste with appropriate fatty deposits for a BBL so this makes you a good candidate.

Thanks for your question.
Based on your photo and the fact that you haven't had children yet, you could likely achieve good results with liposuction and BBL alone, without needing a tummy tuck. Your skin appears to have good tone, and without significant laxity or diastasis (muscle separation), a tummy tuck may not be necessary at this stage.
Since you plan to have children in the future, avoiding a tummy tuck now is a reasonable choice, as pregnancy could affect the results and may require revision later. A skilled surgeon can still sculpt your waist and enhance projection through lipo and fat transfer.
A full in-person consultation will give the most accurate advice.

A tummy tuck and BBL are two different procedures that accomplish different outcomes.
A tummy tuck primarily treats, abdominal skin laxity, and muscle separation from previous pregnancies.
You don’t have muscle separation and you only have mild skin laxity so a tummy tuck is only gonna have a modest impact.
That said if you absolutely want to have tight skin on your abdomen, then a tummy tuck is the only way to get that.
Provider selection is ultimately the most important variable of the hands of the right provider you’ll be guided correctly.
There are major differences in how plastic surgeons approach situations and the skill level for each procedure varies greatly from one provider to the other.
Finding the right plastic surgeon it’s not only the most important variable, but is also one of the more difficult ones to do correctly.
To find the right provider, I suggest the following.
First have a complete set of body pictures available during every consultation.
Look at how plastic surgeons take before and after pictures to get an idea.
Always bring pictures of yourself to use as a reference during a consultation.
Next always schedule in person consultations, avoiding virtual consultations whenever possible.
Make sure you’re consulting with the plastic surgeon who’s going to do your procedure.
Next always schedule in person consultations, avoiding virtual consultations whenever possible.
Make sure your consulting with the plastic surgeon who is going to do your procedure.
Do that in person.
Finally schedule more consultations than you think is necessary, even if you think you found the right provider from the first consult.
The more consultations you schedule the more likely you are to find the right provider for your needs and this in the end is the most important variable.
I cannot emphasize this enough.
There’s no right number of consultations needed to find the right provider.
Considering how much variation there is an impact regardless of online reputation, etc. I recommend patients have a minimum of three consultations and preferably five or six.
Never schedule surgery on the day of consultation and don’t schedule surgery after your first consultation.
The outcome is going to be with you for the rest of your life and is irreversible.
Considering how much effort, money recovery time goes into this procedure having a few extra consultations is not a big deal, considering the potential consequence of not getting the right provider.
I can not emphasize this enough.
Good luck,
Mats Hagstrom MD