Am I an ideal candidate for a BBL? 22 y/o, 4'11 (photo)

Question

I am 22 years old BMI is 29.3 I am 4’11, very close to 5’0 I do not smoke or drink

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

Your age, BMI, and not smoking do not automatically rule you out for a BBL, but they also do not by themselves prove that you are an ideal candidate.

The photo shows moderate soft-tissue fullness around the waist/flanks and back with existing buttock volume, so liposuction contouring with selective fat transfer may be possible if your exam confirms adequate donor fat and good skin quality. The most important issues are stable weight, normal labs, no clotting or anesthesia risk factors, realistic expectations, and a surgeon who follows modern BBL safety principles, especially keeping fat injection in the subcutaneous layer and avoiding deep muscle injection.

At a BMI around 29, many surgeons would still consider surgery if you are otherwise healthy, but some may ask for weight loss depending on their safety criteria and your body-fat distribution. An in-person consultation is needed to check skin tone, abdominal/flank fat, hip anatomy, and whether your goal can be achieved safely in one stage.

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It's difficult to provide a proper recommendation without pictures of your front and side as well because I can't see the liposuction areas. Typically for a BBL, we perform liposuction on the abdomen, flanks and back for fat transfer to the buttocks. I recommend uploading pictures for your front and side for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry concerning your suitability for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. To provide a comprehensive evaluation, it is necessary to examine images of both the anterior and posterior aspects of your body. This will enable us to determine the extent of excess skin and adipose tissue in the abdominal region.

Based on the posterior image you provided, it appears that you have a combination of surplus skin and fat. Removing the fat alone could result in residual excess skin, which may not be aesthetically desirable. However, considering your youth and the apparent good quality of your skin, there is a possibility that your skin will naturally retract following fat removal.

The presence and extent of excess skin and fat in the anterior region will impact the outcome of liposuction. In some cases, patients may be dissatisfied with residual excess skin and choose to undergo additional procedures, such as an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, to achieve their desired results. To facilitate a more precise evaluation, kindly submit another inquiry with images of your anterior aspect.

I strongly encourage you to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who possesses extensive experience in performing BBL procedures. I wish you the best of luck in your journey towards aesthetic enhancement.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the picture you appear to be good candidate for this procedure. I would love to see front and sides pictures to provide a better evaluation. 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.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear analisas,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. Front and side view photos would've helped. Based on this photo, you do have significant amount of fat to transfer to the buttocks for enhancement and shaping. You do have a square buttock (as per Mendieta classification) and visually a very high or long buttock. Best results are obtained with liposuction 360 degrees and fat transfer to give the best hourglass figure based on your muscle and bony anatomy. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

Based on your pictures, it looks like you are an excellent candidate for a BBL.

An « in person » consultation is necessary to discuss your goals and what is achievable with that procedure.

It is best to consult with a skilled plastic surgeon for the best results.

I hope this helps,
Best of luck !

Shana Kalaria, MD · Answer

It appears you are a great candidate for a BBL. You would benefit from liposuction 360 especially of the back to smooth out your rolls. This would also give you a better hourglass shape. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck!

Leland Webb, MD · Answer

The fun part about a BBL is that it combines Liposuction and Fat grafting . If you have a goal to remove some of the excess fat from your body through contouring it with Liposuction, grafting it into the buttocks, thereafter, is often a nice adjunct to improve the aesthetics of the buttocks. You appear to be a good candidate. Understand that each person is different, and there may be limitations to the amount of fat that can be removed as well as the amount of fat that can be grafted. This is a great conversation to have with your board-certified plastic surgeon. We are happy to help in any way we can.

Williams Bukret, MD · Answer

Hello,I would like to advise you that, based on your high BMI, which is in proximity to the obesity range, it is recommended that you undergo an evaluation to determine your eligibility for the procedure. It is vital to acknowledge that having a high BMI can elevate the risk of complications during and after surgery. Thus, it is advisable to consider weight loss prior to any cosmetic procedures to reduce potential risks.Hope this help!Kind regards,Dr Bukret

Am I an ideal candidate for a BBL? 22 y/o, 4'11 (photo)

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