Weight loss after BBL caused the main area to shrink. Will simple weight gain restore my butt?

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Hi, I had a successful BBL in 2019. Great natural results on a slim figure. Unfortunately this year I have had lots of stress and lost weight. The butt has been the main area to shrink. Will simple weight gain restore my butt? I am 2 years post op and don't want to have to go for a round 2 if that can be avoided. Many thanks!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ukkiwi,
it is hard to tell how will your body change in case you gain weight. Another option is to get BBL revision surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Weight loss, weight gain and exercise do affect BBL results. The fat transferred to your buttocks is affected in the same manner as when you normally lose weight or gain weight or exercise. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general it is better to lose weight prior to Brazilian buttlift if you will still have ample fat stores. If you stay within 10 or 20 lbs of your operative weight, you are likely to maintain the results. Losing weight may deflate your buttocks if you lose body fat. Weight gain will make all the fat cells in the body expand, including the transferred fat cells.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
After a BBL, you lose or gain weight in the same way as before. So the answer is yes, if you go back to your previous weight, you should see your previous results, but I encourage you to maintain a clean and healthy diet, along with exercise.
If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Substantial weight loss will reduce the areas that have the greatest proportion of fat. In your case that would be your bottom after a BBL. once grafted fat has re-vascularized and is alive in its new location it will behave like native fat and fluctuate up or down with weight gain or weight loss.

If you are currently underweight then gaining some weight will bring back your BBL.

Most people look better being lean even if it’s at the cost of having a smaller bottom.

Speaking purely in terms of the size of your bottom it will get bigger as you get bigger with weight gain.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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