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

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)

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.)

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.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

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

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

I would not try to put weight on if you are at an average BMI. It is most likely that you have sufficient fat and the weight loss will IMPROVE your results. In my experience most patients tend to overestimate the amount of fat needed for a BBL and they put weight on but it just is stored internally and can't be used for the BBL anyway and prevents patients from getting as flat as they would like.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Never is a good idea to gain weight before any surgery. Weight gain is againts a good health, and a good condition for surgery.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I don’t recommend anybody gain weight for the purpose of having a fat transfer procedure. if you gain weight for the purpose of having a fat transfer procedure then you’ll have to maintain that increased weight for the rest of your life in order to get any benefit from it.
Individual who have a lower BMI and want more assertive results transfer will need to have more areas treated with Liposuction if insufficient amounts of fat cannot be harvested from treating the torso. 
Rapid Weight gain or weight loss is generally never recommended.
Delivering consistent quality liposuction and fat transfer results is more difficult than most people believe.
I recommend patient schedule five in person consultations to get an accurate assessment and help find the best provider.
I do not recommend patients schedule these procedures by using virtual consultations or travel long distances for elective surgical procedures.
If you have questions you should contact your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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

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