Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Question

Hi there - I got a BBL about 2 years so and I'm really happy with the results. I am in the progress of losing 30 lbs and gaining muscle mass. I understand I will lose size where the fat cells were transferred but I really don't want to lose the shape that I achieved. Will I lose some of the fat cells in the transferred areas or will I be able to stay this our glass figure? Are the cells more likely to stay there because it's been so long since the procedure?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general it is better to lose weight prior to Brazilian buttlift if you will still have ample fat stores.  If you stay within 10 or 20 lbs of your operative weight, you are likely to maintain the results. The fat will not move, but losses in weight will distribute differently. The fat that lives in the buttocks from the procedure will get larger with weight gain and smaller with weight loss.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Significant weight loss after BBL leads to global loss of fat, and can potentially alter the shape that you have achieved with BBL. Best,
  
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
  
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear RSMember14740,
you will likely see your weight gain in a uniform distribution after a fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian buttock lift). The weight or fat that you gain after surgery will not necessarily all go to your buttock area. Similar to weight loss, It’s important to realize that weight loss will affect the entire body, but it may affect the buttock in a more pronounced manner.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Lifting, squats and lunges after a BBL will only help increase muscle bulk and definition and achieve a more projected buttocks.
If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Before performing BBL, we recommend that the patient be within 10-15 pounds of their desired healthy body weight. Significant weight gain or loss after the procedure will compromise the result. A 30 pound loss is considerable and will have consequences. One cannot predict exactly where the deficits will appear. The loss of fat is usually uniform as the body cannot discern between newly transplanted vs. native fat. Being at a healthy weight has significant health impacts and should be of primary importance to you. Best wishes...

Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answers (8)

Answer: Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answer: Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answer: BBL fat loss with weight loss?

Answer: BBL fat loss with weight loss?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Brazilian Butt Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answers (8)

Answer: Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answer: Weight loss and fitness 2 years after a BBL: will exercise impact my shape?

Answer: BBL fat loss with weight loss?

Answer: BBL fat loss with weight loss?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Brazilian Butt Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.