BBL & drug-induced lupus - Am I still a candidate?

Question

Is it possible to get a bbl if someone has had drug induced lupus before, but no longer does?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

A past history of drug-induced lupus does not automatically rule out a BBL, especially if the triggering medication was stopped and the condition has fully resolved. However, it does make preoperative medical clearance very important, because your surgeon needs to know whether there is any ongoing autoimmune activity, kidney involvement, anemia, abnormal clotting risk, or medications that could increase surgical risk.

Before considering elective surgery, I would want documentation from your rheumatologist or primary doctor that the lupus is inactive, your labs are stable, and you do not have antiphospholipid antibodies or a personal history of blood clots. BBL surgery also has its own risks, so you should be evaluated for overall health, BMI, smoking status, donor fat, and whether you can safely tolerate anesthesia and recovery.

If you are medically stable and cleared, you may still be a candidate, but the final decision should be made after an in-person exam and review of your medical records. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon who follows current BBL safety standards, including keeping fat placement in the subcutaneous plane and avoiding injection into the muscle.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Blessed321,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello! As long as you are healthy and have areas on your body that have fat to remove you are likely an excellent candidate for BBL. BBL is a great contouring procedure that primarily contours the back with fat removal paired with fat added to the buttock area. Fat is sterilely taken and repurposed back to the booty. This is a great procedure also for individuals who are asymmetrical in the buttock region as different volumes of fat can be added to each buttock region. It is critical that the patient be healthy and that the surgeon be a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Many individuals choose to travel for this surgery, often to sub-par surgical centers with itinerant uncertified surgeons so it is best to consult with an accredited surgeon in an accredited surgery center and preferably near you so you will be guaranteed appropriate followup.
Thank you for the question!

BBL & drug-induced lupus - Am I still a candidate?

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