My BMI is at 27? Is that not enough for a BBL? (Photos)

Question

Hello, I already have a little bit of but naturally but would like to get enhanced. I have had several consults and they have said I am a perfect candidate but no more weight loss. Since then I have lost 10 pounds I really like to work out and don't want a small waist and fat arms and face. Can I still do the bbl even if I am not at BMI of 30.

David Shifrin, MD · Answer

From your photos you appear to be a good candidate. An in person consultation would be very helpful.Best

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This will depend upon your expectations and the ability of the PS to remove the fat. I perform the BBL on very thin people all the time, and there are very few patients who are not candidates.  You need to upload more photos for evaluation or consult in person with a board certified PS who performs hundreds of BBLs each year with favorable reviews.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear krystlejem,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

Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!

Looking at your photos I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get an entire abdomen, back and waist liposuction with BBL, this is because you have located fat that can be done with lipo.

Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. Also please try to find a board certified plastic surgeon, remember that your safety, always, is going to be first.

Have a great day!

Dr. JPG

Mark Domanski, MD · Answer

The thinner the person, the less extra fat they have for fat grafting.  But less fat is also needed on a thinner patient to show a desired result.  A thicker patient will have less difficulty obtaining fat for grafting, but more fat is needed.
A lot of the BBL is about camouflage and optics.  I think people who are at a healthy weight are actually the best candidates.  These are my general thoughts and specific advice would require an in person consultation with a doctor.
Best of luck!

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