Can I regain weight to get a BBL round 2 if I am a small girl?

Hello KristinaMitch94,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Based on my experience, you can follow a weight gain program and get a second Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, six months after you’ve fully recovered from the initial procedure. One of the main considerations when evaluating a patients’ candidacy for BBL surgery is whether they have enough fat stored in their body, so the plastic surgeon can harvest enough fat cells to use during the fat transfer phase. For patients with insufficient fat deposits, the plastic surgeon may advice a weight gain program before BBL to qualify for the procedure. Usually, a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon will achieve around 65% to 85% survival rate of the fat cells. There may be a percentage of fat that does not take, which is why touch-up procedures are sometimes necessary. Moreover, patients can actively contribute on the success of the procedure and longevity of the results by following their surgeon’s recovery recommendations. I typically suggest my patients avoiding cigarettes and heavy drinking because these habits reduce circulation throughout the body, leading to the degradation of new cells. Another fundamental measure is wearing specialized compression garments around the clock (except for showering) for six months, to reduce swelling and help their skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. In my experience, patients who successfully avoid sitting or putting pressure on their buttocks or stretching for the first 8 weeks after BBL surgery are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. Since every case is different, it is always best consulting with your aesthetic plastic surgeon about your concerns and improvements’ options. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.

Dear KristinaMitch94,you will likely see your weight gain in a uniform distribution after a fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian buttock lift). The weight or fat that you gain after surgery will not necessarily all go to your buttock area. Similar to weight loss, It’s important to realize that weight loss will affect the entire body, but it may affect the buttock in a more pronounced manner.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is difficult to provide recommendations on what may be possible without pictures or an exam.  The volume and projection can likely be improved, but it will depend upon who did the first BBL and how much fat is left to transfer.   I have performed secondary BBLs on patients who wanted more fat transferred.  You may have to consider upper arms, medial thighs, and posterior thighs as well. 
No studies have been done on this, but on the secondary BBLs that I have performed the percent the fat that lives is around 30 to 50%, similar to the primary operation.  There is no reason that fat should not live at about the same rate.  Wait six months to a year before scheduling the BBL revision.Gaining weight is often counterproductive. If you gain weight that is fat, some of the fat will likely be associated with the buttocks.  In almost every case, I do not recommend weight gain prior to a BBL. I think it is better to maintain your stable weight.  Recommend that you seek advice from the plastic surgeon who performed your first BBL, as he/she will know your distribution of fat for a second round.

Yes you can. A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances the shape and size of the buttocks by transferring fat from other areas of the body: Brazilian butt lift (BBL)ProcedureFat is removed from other areas of the body, such as the thighs, hips, lower back, or belly, and injected into the buttocksGoalTo improve the shape and volume of the buttocks, and sometimes to create an hourglass figureResultsMore rounded and fuller buttocks, and sometimes a smaller-looking waistRisksExpensive, can be dangerous, and there are no guaranteed resultsRecoveryPain is usually minimal, and full recovery takes about six monthsMaintenanceResults should last for many years, but it's important to maintain a stable weightA BBL is different from a traditional "lift" procedure, like a breast lift or facelift, because it doesn't improve sagging or excess skin. A BBL is also different from other butt lift techniques because it doesn't use implants. Candidates for a BBL should have good skin tone in their buttocks and hips, be in good health, and not have medical conditions that would impair healing.

Most patients don't realize that they must gain weight then maintain that new weight after the surgery to maintain the results. If you gain 20lbs for the surgery, you have to keep that 20lbs on forever. For example, if you weight 110lbs and gain 20lbs for surgery (weight of 130lbs), you must stay at 130lbs after surgery to keep the results of the surgery. If you then gain more weight for a 2nd BBL, you must also keep that excess weight on long term. Will you be happy at that new weight forever?

Hi darling, thank you for your question.Yes it is possible. The only thing needed for this procedure is fat to be transferred so it will work, just make sure to go in the right plastic surgeon to get the desired results.Kind regards,Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Thank you for your question. As long as there is an area to harvest fat from, then you will be able to take it and graft it to your buttocks. It is important to remember that wherever you had liposuction performed before no longer has the fat cells it did prior to the first round so you can almost count on those areas not being a harvest site. It is possibly safer to do two rounds of grafting based on amounts that are safe to inject. Good luck and best wishes!

Hi and welcome to our forum!
I am assuming that your dissatisfaction is that you wish to be larger(?).
A second liposuction with fat transfer can be performed if you have sufficient fat at the potential donor sites. Not knowing height and weight makes it impossible to guess! In our practice, we usually wait at least 6 months before contemplating a second procedure.
An alternative procedure in patients who do not have sufficient fat for transfer would be to utilize buttock implants. 
Sculptra injectables only last for a short period of time and are extremely expensive.
Discuss your options with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...

Weight gain is not conducive to BBL because larger fat cells won't make the transfer process. Instead you should consider Vaser fat harvesting which increase your yield by 40 % in essence removing all of your fat for transfer. In addition, it will result in the highest viability of fat cells for transfer to your buttocks. In order to provide you definitive recommendations photos are needed. A Skype or facetime consultation with a Vaser specialist would be very helpful as well.

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a goodevaluation, 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 youMy best wishes for you...