Gaining Weight Before Brazilian Butt Lift

Question

I want to get a Brazilian butt lift and I want to gain weight. What should I eat and how many times a day?

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a very
common question as some women do not have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt
Lift.  However some patients are
surprised that they have enough fat when evaluated by an experienced plastic
surgeon that performs a high volume of fat transfer procedures.

Patients that have
a BMI over 22 and have never had liposuction before have a good possibility of
being able to have a Brazilian Butt Lift. 
They will need a liposuction in multiple areas such as the flanks, back abdomen
and inner thighs.  However this
liposuction in multiple areas will allow your surgeon to shape your entire
body.

I tell patients
who are thin or borderline that I am always cautious about having them gain
weight because if they lose weight after the fat transfer procedure they will
lose some of the fat that is transferred during the Brazilian Butt Lift.

If you are too
thin for a Brazilian Butt Lift there are other options such as butt implants or
a combination of butt implants and fat transfer.  The combination is great for shaping the
waist and giving patients the projection and shape that they desire.

Please consult
with your board certified plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of butt
augmentation procedures.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
In select cases it can be helpful for a patient to gain a bit of weight before surgery, but it would not be possible for me to advise you on this without first meeting you, discussing your goals, performing an exam, and reviewing options.... In other words, without first figuring out if this operation is indeed in your best interests...
Your best bet, as my colleague has recommended, is for you to first find a surgeon you like and trust, review the above with them, and AFTER you have been told the operation is an option for you and you are ready to go, ask whether gaining weight would help you achieve your goals.
You can find advice on finding a surgeon here:

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Generally not recommended.  It is not safe or healthy to try to gain weight so that you can have the butt lift.  If you dont have enough fat, then you may be a candidate for gluteal augmentation with implants. 
As the previous post recommended, go for a consultation and see what your options are. 
Good luck.

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