I am curious why I was denied a BBL?

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Dear beyondbeauty0,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult another board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

That's probably just a personal decision from the plastic surgeon.  i haven't heard of that as a reason to deny fat transfer so I would consult with perhaps another board certified plastic surgeon who performs BBL's on a regular basis.  Do your homework with people offering cosmetic procedures.  I recommend going through the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to start your search.  Best Wishes!!

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question every surgeon have a diferents threshold for who is candidate for plastic surgery or not. you can ask always why the specialyst denied you.

The plastic surgeon with whom you consulted can provide you with his/her reasons for denying you the BBL. Even though your rheumatologist approved the surgery, there must have been some extenuating circumstances (medical records, lab reports, previous experience) that made your PS uneasy about the safety of performing the surgery or risks of delayed healing . 

beyondbeauty0 HI There , Thank you for your Question . Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote.

Greetings. Every surgeon will have a different threshold for determining who is and is not a candidate for a particular procedure. You can always ask for the reason of denial. You also have the option of seeking another consultation with a different plastic surgeon. Good luck!

I think you have two main options and both would be great to pursue.  The first would be to touch base with the consulting plastic surgeon to see why he said you were not a good candidate.  He may have good reasoning or he may have misunderstood the circumstances.  There are some plastic surgeons who pretty much do not operate on anyone that is not "ideal" health so that may also be the case.  The second avenue is to seek a second consultation (and perhaps a third) with other plastic surgeons.  That way you will have a good idea of everyone is recommending.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

Hi and welcome to our forum!Scleroderma is a multisystem autoimmune disorder which  involves the skin and soft tissue, the gastrointestinal system, the respiratory system, the cardiac system, and the renal system. If symptomatic, surgery may be contraindicated, but if otherwise healthy, on no medications, and with the rheumatologist's "blessing" and participation, cosmetic surgery can be performed. There is a greater risk of postoperative problems. Different surgeons have different thresholds for patient selection.I would seek a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes...