5'5, 158lbs - do I need to lose more weight before a BBL? (Photos)

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Hi, I plan to get a bbl since I really want an hourglass shape with tiny waist and to get rid of my hip dips. I have lost around 30 pounds but do not want to loose too much since fat needs to be placed in the butt and whatnot. Does it look like I am at a good weight for a bbl or should I lose more pounds? Thank you

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.

In this regard, I recommend you waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).

Kind regards

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for the BBL. The BBL includes 360 lipo, which is lipo of the upper and lower abdomen, the upper and lower back and the flanks. In addition, if you do not have enough fat in these areas, liposuction can be performed in many other areas of the body for fat transfer to the buttocks, such as the upper arms, chin, etc. Depending on your desired results, you may be asked to gain some weight. I recommend you schedule a consult for a proper evaluation. Make sure the surgeon you choose has extensive experience in with BBLs and clean credentials. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

At your height and current weight, your BMI is 26.3 which means you are a few pounds over weight. However, as long as you are in good health and your BMI is 30 or below, you are a good candidate for a BBL. If you choose to drop a few more pounds, do it before the BBL, not after.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @nosequestionz thank you for your question and showing your pictures. You seem in a good weight for Brazilian butt lift. You have to take into account that your BMI is not above 30 is an optimal measure for the results that the patient want to obtain from the surgery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. I think you are a great candidate for BBL and do not need to lose any more weight. This may vary based on your plastic surgeon’s preferences. You will have a great result.

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