Is a BBL right for my body? Wanting realistic expectations. (Photos)

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Hi! I’m a trans woman considering a BBL to help with hip dips and get a more hourglass shape. I just want to make sure I have the right foundation for it before going through surgery. I know results depend a lot on your frame and fat distribution, so I’m trying to be realistic. Do I look like a good candidate for noticeable results? Thanks in advance for any honest feedback!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Heygirlxo,

based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello dear. Of course! You seem like a good candidate for a BBL. As a trans woman, if you've already developed some feminine fat distribution thanks to hormones and have sufficient fat in your abdomen, flanks, or back, very good results can be achieved. A BBL not only enhances the buttocks but also smooths out hip dips and creates a more feminine hourglass silhouette. With a proper evaluation and realistic expectations, a harmonious and natural change is possible. You can contact us at 829-554-6062 for a quote.

Chinwe Kpaduwa, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there,
 You, naturally, don't have a typical male-appearing frame so I do think you will have a great result. Your fat distribution is that of many cis-women. I would be more concerned if you had more of a barrel belly, which you don't. Good look with your continued journey. 
CSK

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The production with fat transfer a.k.a. BBL is the correct procedure.
It’s very important to select the right provider.
To get a good S curve that should be grafted along the side of your thigh through the hip. 
This is best done with the patient laying on their side, which is not usually done, especially with general anesthesia.
Define the right provider, you need to ask the surgeons to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patient who had similar body characteristics.
Bring pictures of yourself to use as reference.
Provider selection is by far the most important variable and is the single determinant if you’re going to get a quality result or not.
Result very dramatically, depending on who you go to.I recommend having multiple in person consultations to find the best provider for your needs.
Don’t cut corners when it comes to provider selection.
To find the right surgeon I recommend you meet with them in person and avoid virtual consultations.
You may need more than five consultations to find someone who has sufficient skill and experience.
Some providers have a very distorted view on what the female figure should look like.
Best,
Matt Hagstrom MD

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