Can I go from this 'before' to this 'after'? Or is this not realistic? (Photo)

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I used a plastic surgery sim app on my phone to create the following 'after' images to imagine what my body would look like with a BBL, Lipo and possible TT. Is it possible to achieve the results as I have created?

Nick Slenkovich, MD · Answer

You are on the right track with the simulated photos you've shown for what goals we are reaching for with the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). From your photos and comments, it is clear that your are doing your homework.The beauty of the Brazilian technique is the combined effects we achieve with dramatic recontouring of the trunk together with enhancing the buttock shape.Your first photo (from the back) shows narrowing of the waistline and widening and rounding of the buttock shape in a pleasing way. I'd actually expect perhaps even better results with the liposuction giving more improvement of the back rolls.Your second photo shows a flattening of the stomach and enhancement (narrowing) of the waistline with deepening of the rounding of the lower back. These are all goals of the BBL and look reasonable from what I can tell on your pictures. Your third photos show waistline improvements and tummy shrinkage, and these are certainly also common components of the BBL contouring I perform. If there is loose, damaged or extra skin in the tummy area, a Tummy Tuck procedure is optimally added to the procedure.Ok. You've done your homework. The next step it to visit with a qualified plastic surgeon that is very experienced in the BBL in patients that are similar to your body type. In my office, we use 3D simulation to demonstrate the type of result I feel we could anticipate with surgery.Hope this helps.Nick Slenkovich, MD FACSDenver Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The first two sets of pics represent a transformation I produce on a daily basis.  The third set of photos is a little more difficult to evaluate.Try to research this to find the surgeon who consistently produces the 
results you would expect.  Look at reviews on this site and see who gets the surgery right every time.  Find
 a  board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of Brazilian 
buttlifts each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's   
website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can   
deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

Thanks for your photos, you look to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck, BBL and liposuction. I believe that the after images you've created are realistic and you can probably expect an even better result in some aspects. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in these procedures.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

From the photograph provided it looks as though the anticipated results or not unreasonable. Obviously, a complete examination would be necessary for a more informed opinion.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your before and after goals do not seem unrealistic. Continue to do your “homework” and select your plastic surgeon carefully.  Then, communicate your goals carefully as well. Best wishes.

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