Why do some need to gain weight for a BBL?

Thanks for your question. The BBL requires 360 liposuction (lipo of the upper and lower abdomen, lower and upper back, and the flanks) for fat transfer to the buttocks. Patients need to have enough fat for transfer to be able to augment the buttocks. This is why patients who are too thin and do not have enough fat are asked to gain weight for the BBL. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Every surgeon has their particular protocol for a successful outcome. Based on your evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon, you may be given advice on how to optimize your results. This may not entirely depend on your weight but also weight distribution.

Hello @Nice4671, thank you for your question. You don't need to gain more weight to have a BBL or gluteal lipoinjection. In fact, gaining more weight would alter the results. In BBL, fat from other areas of the body is transferred to the buttocks, so if you gain weight before the procedure it won't be as effective as when you are your normal weight. As for your last question the fat cell do not return I linked a video to shed more light on the subject. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.