Do I have enough fat for a BBL? (Photo)

Dear mgardner10,
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

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for skinny BBL. You will be able to achieve excellent contour around your waist and as you mentioned, if you don’t want a “huge butt”, you will be able to have good projection and shape. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you liposuction and BBL for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for

Thank you for your question and photos. From your photos, you are a good candidate for BBL. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas creating a shape that accentuates your hips & buttocks. Fat transfer to your hips & buttocks will bring out your curves, increase volume in your buttocks and improve shape. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago
South Barrington
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, I would recommend gaining weight for a BBL. The BBL includes 360 lipo, which is lipo of the upper and lower abdomen, the upper and lower back and the flanks. So, you would need enough fat in these are for transfer to the buttocks. I recommend you schedule a consult for a proper evaluation. Make sure your surgeon you choose has extensive experience with Skinny BBLs and clean credentials. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic

In almost every case, I do not recommend weight gain prior to a BBL. It is far better to maintain a stable weight rather than gain weight. The thinner patient requires an expert at liposuction to remove as much fat as possible while leaving the skin smooth. There is tremendous difference in skill level among plastic surgeons in fat removal and fat transfer skills. Look at before and after photos of skinny BBLs on the plastic surgeon's web site.

Thanks for the question. I recommend you waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour. I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).

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Providing that you do not expect significant augmentation of buttocks and hips, you seem a reasonable candidate for buttock/hip augmentation, shaping. At this stage do not expect result as on desired photo, but definitely nice improvement providing that you end up in good hands. Good luck.

You do. I would say that the most frequent error patients make when planning a BBL is they assume they need more fat than they actually do. You would be what we call a skinny BBL where we would use all of your fat but you have sufficient fat to fill in the hip dips and add more projection. This video --DO I have enough fat for a skinny BBL will help you understand.

Hello and thank you for your questions and your pictures. As you accurately point out, the liposuction part of the BBL procedure will help to accentuate your curves and trim down your waistline and stomach. Although an in-person examination will provide more accurate information, based on your pictures, you would benefit to gain a few pounds to provide more fat for your transfer. Since you want to help improve your hips, getting buttock implants only will not address that concern of yours. Ultimately, it is your decision, and discussing your goals with your plastic surgeon will help to devise a treatment plan that is based on your specific needs and desires as well as what is attainable.
Best wishes!