Is a BBL more dangerous for a thin patient? Are they at higher risk due to more muscle than fat in buttock area?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

No. The thinner patient requires an expert at liposuction to remove as much fat as possible while leaving the skin smooth. There are a lot of women who can get nice results despite thinking that there is not enough fat.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. BBL is a safe procedure, even for a thinner patient, as long as it is done by an experienced surgeon. This includes liposuction from unwanted areas of fat with transfer to the hip and glute area to sculpt your desired shape. The amount of transfer will be dependent on the amount of fat that can be removed. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. Best of luck!
Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park
Chicago

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Overall, it depends on what you mean by "danger." If you mean a surgical complication such as death, then no, I do not think that risk is higher. However it is important to note that the BBL procedure is very risky with a death rate of 1 in 3,000. If you mean "danger" in the sense of poor outcomes, then yes, thinner patients tend to have a higher risk of contour deformities from liposuction. Without a doubt, you want to make sure the surgeon you are seeing is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and accept nothing less!Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fabulous6322,
no, there is no significant difference in risk of complications. 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

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
An experienced surgeon should have no problems placing the fat between the skin and the muscle, even if you have little fat.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

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