What body types benefit best from a BBL/lipo?

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I gain weight very evenly around my body, and appear lighter than I weigh. I’m an hourglass shape, and 195 lbs, though but look closer to 150 lbs. measurements 44-33-45. I am concerned that I’ll reach the max amount of fat removal before enough stomach/ back fat is taken from those areas. BBL is just to improve natural shape. Which type (apple shapes/hourglass/straight/ etc.) benefits most from the procedure, given the 6L limit?

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Liposuction/BBL is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results in a variety of areas and a in a variety of patients.  That said, the ideal candidate has localized fat deposits and quality overlying skin without significant excess skin or skin damage.  Fat can then be removed to strategically sculpt the body and accentuate feminine curves.  The skin then retracts over the new shape to give the final result.That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well;..based in your question its difficulted evaulate your case if the question dont have a picture, its recommended to get a consultation in personal with a plastic surgeon.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to be a good full body intense liposuction including abdomen, waist, laterals and upper and lower back to improve your body contour and get better curves, especially in your waist area.
Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you are in good health with a BMI in the low 30s, you should be a good candidate for lipo and BBL.  Most patients get an immense benefit with maximal liposuction of the abdomen, sides, thighs, and back to obtain the smallest waist possible and then maximal fat transfer to the buttocks and hips. If your waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same.  You have to consider not only which areas will have perhaps the best fat, but also you have to consider which donor sites will have the fewest problems afterward with the liposuction.  In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred, but, if those sites are not available, other areas can be used.  Your genetics, eating habits, metabolic rate and general activity level all impact your anatomy.  The BBL results are highly surgeon dependent.  Some plastic surgeons can do almost anything and change the shape of anything.  You have to be creative.  There are some anatomic limits, but, for the most part, dramatic transformations can be achieved.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of BBLs each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results you are seeking.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Every type of body can benefit from a BBL. Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Michael L. Spann, MD · Answer

The best body type for BBL would be an “A” frame (some call it apple) where the hips are wider than the flanks/upper pelvis. The opposite, and most difficult, would be the “V” shape where the upper pelvis, flanks are wider than the hips/thighs.Based on your description, I would recommend discussing your desires with an experienced plastic surgeon. The majority of the result from BBL is liposuction so you may consider Lipo alone without transfer.Also, I believe standard of care is 5L of liposuction as an outpatient. Greater than that can lead to severe anemia, electrolyte imbalance, etc. Make sure your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon and operates in an accredited center. Best wishes, Dr. Spann

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Every type of body is an excellent candidate for a BBL. A Photograph of your body would be helpful to provide you an accurate recommendation.If you are a candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or Facetime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest having an in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. As far as I know Florida is the only state that has a legal limit on the amount of fat removed and it's substantially less than 6 L. Most plastic surgeons in the United States use the safety guideline sent by the American Society of plastic surgeons as not removing more than 5 L in an outpatient setting. More than 5 L can be removed if the doctor feels comfortable doing so especially if done with medical observation after the procedure.  Personally I generally do not remove more than 5 L of fat. Patient to need more removed do better having a second procedure.  The best patience for a BBL have small buttocks with excess fat in other areas that they find undesirable.  I don't know what fruit that is but someone who has a small butt and large love handles would look better after a BBL.  An in person consultation could help get you educated and get a personal assessment if this is a good procedure for you.  I think you would find that to be much more accurate and informative.   Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
  
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
  
It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
  
I hope this answer will help you
  
My best wishes for you...

Enriquillo Clime Rivera, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi, and thank you for the question
  
Brazilian Butt Lift is a procedure
that offers excellent results to patients who are candidates. You have provided us with valuable information but, to give you an adequate answer would be very helpful if you send us some photos. Make sure to  seek the attention of a certified plastic surgeon, you should have a great result and a normal life. So feel free to contact us for further evaluation.   
Thank you again and have a great day

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