Will Gaining Weight Help With Fat Transfer to the Butt?

This is a very
common question as some women do not have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt
Lift. However some patients are
surprised that they have enough fat when evaluated by an experienced plastic
surgeon that performs a high volume of fat transfer procedures.

Patients that have
a BMI over 22 and have never had liposuction before have a good possibility of
being able to have a Brazilian Butt Lift.
They will need a liposuction in multiple areas such as the flanks, back abdomen
and inner thighs. However this
liposuction in multiple areas will allow your surgeon to shape your entire
body.

I tell patients
who are thin or borderline that I am always cautious about having them gain
weight because if they lose weight after the fat transfer procedure they will
lose some of the fat that is transferred during the Brazilian Butt Lift.

If you are too
thin for a Brazilian Butt Lift there are other options such as butt implants or
a combination of butt implants and fat transfer. The combination is great for shaping the
waist and giving patients the projection and shape that they desire.

Please consult
with your board certified plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of butt
augmentation procedures.

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.

Thank you for your question!  It is hard to tell exactly without a physical examination of your body how much weight you will need to gain.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who preforms these regularly and have a  consultation.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOak Brook

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. 
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 :)

It is difficult to evaluate your candidacy for BBL and make recommendations with no photos posted. I would recommend a virtual or an in person consultation for proper evaluation and treatment options. Gaining weight can help with the fat transfer but it is important to remember that fat that has been introduced to the buttocks will act in unison with the rest of the fat in a patient's body and should respond proportionally to any fluctuations in weight that can result from diet and/or exercise. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.