2 weeks before Brazilian butt lift & accidentally lost weight, is it worth trying to put it back on?

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Hello I have a Brazilian butt lift in two weeks and have accidentally lost weight. Is it worth trying to put on weight with two weeks to go or is it too late ? I am average BMI When do I stop trying to put on weight - as in how long after you eat does the body turn it to fat ? Also should I be taking any vitamins now to help my skin heal when I have the surgery? Thank you for your time

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding losing weight before your Brazilian Butt Lift. I'd say it's absolutely worth trying to put the weight back on before surgery. The more fat the surgeon has to work with, the better results for you. Keep in mind that only about 70-80 percent of the fat survives during fat transfer to the buttocks so you want to have as much fat to transfer as possible. Two weeks is enough time to gain weight. I would recommend eating fast food, sugar, and carbs to gain weight.

Vitamin C is good but you can't take it up to two weeks before surgery. After surgery, you can take a multivitamin. It will also be important for you to hit your protein intake post-surgery. Thank you for your question regarding losing weight before your scheduled BBL.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @ChasingFOY, 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 supplements or vitamins you need to take are the ones prescribed by your specialist. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out. I think that gaining weight for your surgery is a bad idea. Unless you are under weight or malnourished. Are you going to surgery at an even wait not in the mist of a rapid weight loss or a rapid weight game. Your body needs to be in a stable position to heal its best

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ChasingFOY,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2 weeks before Brazilian butt lift & accidentally lost weight, is it worth trying to put it back on?

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2 weeks before Brazilian butt lift & accidentally lost weight, is it worth trying to put it back on?

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