Should I Gain Weight for the Brazilian Butt Lift?

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I posted a question a couple weeks ago asking if I'm a candidate for the bbl. I weight 113 and all the weight is in my stomach,flanks, & thighs. I hear that I shouldn't gain weight & just have the surgery because when yu gain weight the fat cells just get bigger. I really want to gain 10lbs 4 the surgery. I have pictures on my other ? that i posted. Thanks

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

The amount of fat needed depends on the shape and needs of
each individual patient, however in general at least 500cc per buttock need to
be placed to see a significant difference. On average patients typically
receive around 800cc per buttock side for a total of 1600cc of fat
transfer.  However just like a breast
augmentation the amount of fat needed various from patient to patients.  Also the sculpting done with the liposuction
is a big part of the procedure to improve the overall shape.

However if a patient has a BMI of 22 they typically will
have enough fat for the Brazilian butt lift. 
If they are smaller than this then they will need to consider doing an
augmentation with implants.

I typically tell patients that they should be at their ideal
weight prior to their Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.  I don’t want patients losing weight after the
surgery as they can lose some of the fat that was transferred to their
buttock.

When considering this procedure it is very important that
you have your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

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.-

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Wilberto Cortes, MD · Answer

Due to the fact that you weigh approximately 110 pounds, you will need to gain weight in order to be a good candidate for this procedure. Remember that, if you lose weight after surgery, your buttocks will get smaller but your proportions will still be the same. If you cannot gain the necessary weight, having butt implants is the other option that could be considered.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD · Answer

The question isn't as much should you gain weight prior to BBL, but what happens to the fat when you lose it after the surgery. This unanswered question has not really been look at in great detail so all you'll really hear are anecdotal reports from BBL surgeons. I agree with weight gain for the procedure, it will improve the contouring of the waist to hip ratio when you are ten pounds heavier and if you lose the weight the ratio will persist. I just saw someone in Dallas this week with similar dimensions. Typically, I'll examine the fat pad in the posterior upper buttock region over the lumbar spine (between the dimples on your lower back-upper buttock). If that fat pad there shows about 6cm of thickness then I think you can do a BBL successfully.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Depending on your distribution of fat, it is possible to gain weight before having fat transfer to the buttock to improve your outcome. I have had many patients do this prior to surgery with good success. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to determine if this is a reasonable plan for your specific anatomy.Best wishes

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is not necessary to gain weight prior to Brazilian Butt Lift. The fat that is grafted will retain the characteristics of the fat from where it came....so....if you gain weight so that fat can be transfered and it is successful, then when you lose weight after surgery to get back to where you were, the fat cells will shrink and you will lose the result that you got.

	It is best to be at the body weight that you want to be and stay at that body weight before and after surgery.  I hope this makes sense and helps clarify.  Best wishes and good luck.

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

In my opinion, you should never gain weight for a BBL. If you gain weight purposely for this procedure, unless you plan on maintaining that higher weight, there is no reason since the fat that is transferred will shrink once you lose the weight - it is a common misconception. You have the same number of fat cells that just get bigger or smaller based on your weight.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

That's a great question. Patients who are thin are able to achieve a mild to moderate improvement and that is only dependent on gaining weight and using fat from the inner thighs as well. The key is to maintain your weight after surgery. If you lose weight, the fat will also shrink proportionally with your body. Your other option is to have gluteal implants which I don’t recommend. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

If you do not have enough fat to get the result you want from the Brazilian Butt Lift, then gaining weight is an option. But this is only an option if you intend to maintain this extra weight after the surgery. Wherever you gain the weight it can be removed except the face. So, if you gain it there, that is a problem. Fortunately, most patients don't gain much there at all. Gaining before surgery does several things. First of all it gives me more fat volume to transfer. Secondly, I can remove the fat from wherever you want to be sure that when the surgery is over, you have the shape you want. And Thirdly, you may gain some in your buttocks or breasts, both of which patients are usually happy about because it helps to accentuate the hourglass figure that we are trying to attain.

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