Would I make a good candidate for a BBL?

From the photos, you look fairly lean overall, with some usable fat in the flanks/waist and lower abdomen. That can make you a candidate for liposuction with a modest, natural BBL, especially if your goal is more waist definition and a little more roundness rather than a very large increase in buttock size.
The main limitation is donor fat. At 5'2 and 120 pounds, you may not have enough fat for a dramatic BBL, so the consultation should include an in-person pinch test of the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs. If you are a candidate, much of the visible improvement may come from careful 360 liposuction and waist/flank shaping, with conservative fat transfer to the hips and buttocks. For safety, fat should be placed only in the subcutaneous layer, not into or below the gluteal muscle.

Hello, thank you for the question, Yes you can have very nice results with a BBL specially with all these techniques that we have available now, like the Ultrasound Guided BBL, witch after harvesting the fat that you have available in your body, i can, with the direct vision, used exactly in the areas needed to improve your results.

Hi, I think you can have a very nice outcome from a BBL. Buttock shape is good but would benefit from the transfer of fat from the saddlebag area and the lower back which distracts from perceived curves of the buttock. The abdominal wall may have some additional fat that can be harvested. Small volumes like yours could be performed in an office if your surgeon offers that option. Best of luck.

Hi and thank you for your question. Based on the evaluation of your photos and body type, you appear to be a suitable candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). This procedure can help remove fat from your flanks and pooch while enhancing your gluteal shape. I hope this helps.

Hi, and thank you for your question.
Based on your photos and measurements, you seem suitable for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). A consultation would however allow us to assess available fat and discuss realistic goals for a natural, balanced result.
I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. You are a reasonable candidate for a BBL, with primary fat harvesting recommended from the flanks and lower back, as this is best for enhancing your waistline. The lower abdomen can also be a source of fat if extra volume is needed. Many surgeons also use fat from the inner and outer thighs. Please note that you should expect modest graft volumes on each side, which will help improve your shape more than provide size. Please schedule an in-person examination with a board-certified surgeon to confirm the availability of donor fat, assess skin quality, and discuss the marking plan to achieve your desired goal.

Hi, thank you for your photos.
Yes, you can be a candidate, but only for a small / subtle BBL. At your size, there is limited fat available, so the result would be modest shaping rather than a dramatic increase. In that sense, I would advise to keep your goals realistic. If you want more volume, weight gain or focusing on liposuction only contouring may be better options.
— Andaç Aykan, MD, Assoc. Prof.

Thanks so much for your question,

Based on what you’ve shared, yes , you can be a candidate for a BBL, but it would likely be shape-focused BBL rather than a high-volume one. At 5’2” and 120 lbs, you’re on the leaner side, which changes how a BBL is approached, not whether it’s possible.

Having large flanks and a lower abdominal pooch is actually important here, because those are excellent donor areas. In shorter patients, even modest fat in the flanks and lower back can yield enough volume to noticeably improve butt shape once it’s strategically redistributed
Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

Yes!!! You are a perfect candidate in my opinion. A BBL doesn’t always have to be about size. That said, there will still be a size increase in your case, though maybe not dramatic, it will be noticeable. But that is not a problem! Most importantly, there will also be an improved ratio between your butt, hips and waist making your entire body look better.

So liposuction of your tummy, waist, flanks and back will certainly yield more then enough fat for great results. We can reduce the waist line and the saddle bags plus fill out the hip dips. This will give you a more curvy hourglass figure will still looking fit. This means that the overall shape of your butt and the rest of your body WILL improve dramatically. And this is were the results will be really visible!

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Dear Jazzedout,

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