Curious to know if I could get BBL w/o a tummy tuck? (Photos)

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Hello! I would like hips and more projection! I was pregnant 8 years ago and possibly have a hernia. I actually know I have a hernia because I felt it "pop" out while working out immediately after giving birth in 2014. I know that most ppl that have babies + hernias have a tummy tuck with a bbl of their abdomen isn't together, but I honestly do not want that...I'd prefer to just have a hernia repair, heal from that, and then proceed with a BBL. Agreed? Or no?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In most cases, liposuction and BBL can performed even if tummy tuck is indicated if pregnancy in the future is planned. A general surgeon can repair your hernia; once healed, you can have the lipo/BBL.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @pinkmonroe, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. As a plastic surgeon, you must always keep patient expectations in mind. Although it would be safe to do both procedures, BBL with a Tummy tuck because the abdominoplasty is perform with a complete abdominal plication, and this will solve the problem with the hernia. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pinkmonroe,
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

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

You have an umbilical hernia (may have some more weakness of the tissue around it) which is very common.  This may be repaired at any time (before, during or after a BBL and tummy tuck [TT] procedure.
My issues are not with giving you advise to have it done pre-operatively (which is fine), my question is where are you going to get sufficient fat to perform a BBL.  You appear to be quite skinny.  When performing a TT, there may be liposuction of your flanks and back, but not of the front of your belly because the blood supply to the belly flap must not be interfered with. 
I agree with fixing your hernia first.  Then asses for a BBL. 
Dr. Taranow

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Please consider a virtual consultation with a high definition body contouring specialist to determine whether you can get your BBL with liposuction or whether you need a tummy tuck to be done at the same time. This decision can only be made with an examination of your abdominal muscles.

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Curious to know if I could get BBL w/o a tummy tuck? (Photos)

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