BMI is 38, am I still a good candidate for BBL? (photos)

Hello, thank you for the question.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to loose some weigh first and to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Best of lucks.
Dr. Luis Mejia

Dear Ayay22,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a BBL, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

A BMI of 35 is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for this procedure. In my practice I look for a BMI approximating 30 to lessen the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance the results of the procedures. It is best to be within 10 pounds of your weight goal for three months prior to the BBL.

Great questions and based on your photos you would be a great candidate for a bbl (and possibly a tummy tuck in the same operative session) to help achieve the better shape you're looking for.
If I see a patient with a BMI between 35 and 40, I make the determination based on that patient's current health profile. I may approve you as a candidate for surgery, but I would also ask you to lose weight before surgery, with a goal of having your BMI to be 35.
Why? Because even though I use IV sedation instead of general anesthesia, a Brazilian butt lift is surgery and surgical risks are definitely increased with a higher BMI. These surgical complications include problems that can occur both during the cosmetic surgery procedure, as well as problems which manifest post operatively.
Since plastic surgery is elective you should work to limit as many surgical risks as you can and BMI is definitely one of the risks you can control.
Be sure to consult with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your specific goals and current health profile to work towards your goal!

Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for liposuction with a BBL and a tummy tuck, to give you a nice tight tummy and to get rid of the extra skin, and I think you'll get very good results.
Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. You can improve your waist, back and flanks, and of course your buttock, to give you a beautiful heart shape, along with the tummy tuck.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 33 or less.
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 :)

Hello. Thanks for sharing your pictures. At 38 BMI is forbidden  by law to make any procedure because this level implies higher risk of complication for the patient. You must lose weight first to improve your health condition and result.
Since you have separated abdominal rectis muscle, and excessive skin and fat in you abdomen, that will not improve with lipo your ideal procedure would be : Tummy Tuck plus Liposculpture.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
29-year experience
Practice in Dominican Republic

A healthy BMI is between 15 - 24, the maximum recommended being around 30. If you are above 30, then you are encouraged to lose weight before undergoing surgery. The higher the BMI the higher the chance of complications. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you get an accurate recommendation for your procedure and for pricing. 
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.

Definitely the most appropriate is to start (tummy tuck, liposuction and BBL can also be included), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can eliminate all localized fat and flaccidity, you will get the best results and have a defined appearance according to your body. everything depends on your BMI, if it is within the normal range, above 35 it can generate risks
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

I hope this answer will help you

My best wishes for you...