5'3", 110 lbs. Am I took skinny for a bbl? (Photos)

Question

I’m 23 and weigh 110 pounds at 5’3 for height. Am I currently too skinny to get a bbl or if I could get one currently, would the results even be noticeable? Should I gain more weight?

Natalia Vidal Laureano, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question! A "skinny BBL" is typically best suited for patients with a BMI between about 20 and 24. Based on the information you provided, your BMI is currently around 19, which means you have very little available fat for transfer.

While you do appear to have some fat in the abdominal area that could be used to improve your waistline and create a flatter contour, there may not be enough fat to produce a noticeable increase in buttock volume.

For that reason, I would recommend trying to gain about 10 pounds before surgery, if possible. The key is to gain weight in a healthy, sustainable way and maintain it long-term. If you gain weight specifically for surgery and then lose it afterward, you may also lose some of the transferred fat and the results could be diminished.

If you can reach a slightly higher, stable weight, you would likely become a much better candidate for a skinny BBL and achieve a more noticeable and balanced result.

I hope this helps, and best of luck on your journey!

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

At 5'3" and 110 lb, I would expect donor fat to be limited. That does not always mean a BBL is impossible, but the result would usually be subtle, focused on shape and small-volume contouring rather than a large size change.
I would not recommend gaining weight only to qualify for surgery unless that weight is healthy and stable for you. Some of the transferred fat will not survive, and weight gained just for surgery can be hard to maintain. A consultation should assess your abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs to see whether there is enough safe donor fat for the change you want.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on these photos you are a great candidate for VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 and fat transfer to the hip dips and lateral buttocks for a rounder shape and enhancement. As a Total Definer surgeon, I do these procedures in our accredited office surgical suite under deep intravenous sedation and not general anesthesia. I specialize in advanced body sculpting techniques in men and women. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in-person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB · Answer

Hello. You are the ideal candidate for the BBL. We can harvest a good amount of fat from abdomen and inner thighs. There are 2 benefits, 1. absolutely contoured abdomen & 2. BBL. After contouring abdomen you will get a better shape of buttocks. We routinely do high definition liposuction with BBL at our Centre for Cosmetic Surgery, Mumbai, India.
Thank you.

Regards,
Dr Sameer Karkhanis,
Centre for Cosmetic Surgery, Mumbai, India

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Monopolyjone,

based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for the question, Yes you can have very nice results with a BBL specially with all these techniques that we have available now, like the Ultrasound Guided BBL, witch after harvesting the fat that you have available in your body, i can, with the direct vision, used exactly in the areas needed to improve your results.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears, based on these photos and short of in person evaluation, that you may be a good candidate providing that you do not expect too big enlargement.  In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in BBL would give you an opportunity to discuss this issue in more detail. Good luck.

Kadir Berat Oyur, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.
You are a candidate for a breast lift with implants. In many cases, it can be done in one procedure. A detailed consultation is necessary to determine the safest approach for you.Hope this helps!

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question. Based on the photos, you can get a skinny BBL.
I wish you the best. 
Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonHouston, TX.

Mehmet Ozdemir, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.
Based on your photos and current weight, you are a candidate for a BBL. However, because you are quite slim, the amount of fat available for transfer may be limited, which could affect the final volume and results. Gaining some weight or fat prior to surgery could help achieve a more noticeable and lasting outcome.
Hope this helps!

5'3", 110 lbs. Am I took skinny for a bbl? (Photos)

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