Should I lose weight before my BBL?

Brazilian Butt Lift is not a weight loss procedure. With this in mind, it is best to attain a stable weight prior to the procedure with a BMI that is 30 or under.

Yes I do think it's a good idea to lose weight prior to your BBL procedure. At your current BMI of 38 (body mass index) you are at higher risk of surgical complications and you will also have a nicer cosmetic outcome at a lower weight. As you get closer to your goal weight of 175, consult with several experienced plastic surgeons to confirm that you are in fact a good candidate for this procedure.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Definitely!  Wise decision on your part.  Losing the weight will reduce risks of complications during and after surgery and will enhance the results of the BBL.  Losing 50 pounds in three months is quite aggressive; extending that period of time to six months is more realistic.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Dear autumnrose11,the optimal weight to have a BBL surgery is a very common question and for good reason. Having surgery before you reach your target weight can lead to suboptimal results if you were to lose more weight after surgery.
Good first questions to ask yourself are:
1. Am I at my goal weight?
2. Is my weight stable? have you lost or gained more than 10lbs in the past month? What was your weight last year?
3.  Are you eating a healthy diet and exercising?
If you are not at your goal weight or your weight is not stable, you should hold off on surgery.
If not, great! Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Safety is the most important because NEVER your life or health should put at risk  So you must acknowledge your BMI must be below 30, so your weight should be 175 lbs by the day of surgery.Your surgeon will be focus on achieving the best result instead of just removing fat. So be encouraged!!Dr. Cardenas

Thank you for your question. Based on your information your current BMI is 38 which is considered high for surgery. High BMI patients are more prone to complications. Also, the closer you are to your ideal weight before surgery the better your result will be.  The recommended BMI for cosmetic surgery is of 30 or less. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

BMI should be less than 30 prior to an elective surgery for health and safety reasons. So, consider losing some weight and then seek a plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Thank you for your question. I commend you for your impressive weight loss. Basically, the more weight you lose the better the outcome of your surgery will be, and the safer you will be during the procedure. I suggest you reach the lowest weight possible, as BBL results will gain weight at the same rate as the rest of your body, but if your weight drops significantly after a BBL, you may be left with legs which don't match your new butt. Continue on your weight loss path, then find a surgeon who can achieve the results you desire. Good luck to you!

Thanks for your question.  It is important that your weight is stabilized and a normal range BMI before getting BBL surgery to minimize complications. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpture to discuss your options.  Best of luck!