Am I a candidate for a BBL? Should I start going to the gym/dieting before surgery? (Photo)

"Thank you for submitting your pictures and question. Considering your age and the possibility of future pregnancies, opting for liposuction with J-Plasma for skin tightening is a reasonable approach if you prefer to avoid a tummy tuck at this stage. This can improve the abdominal contour while leaving the option for more extensive procedures like a tummy tuck later. You're a suitable candidate for a BBL, and this can be performed without a tummy tuck, understanding that the skin tightening results from J-Plasma, although beneficial, may not be as dramatic as a tummy tuck. It's best to have a detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon to set clear expectations.
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In my opinion it is best to be at your "average" weight going into a body contouring procedure. Your surgeon can liposuction/augment as you normally are.

In a young patient that has not had children yet, I would be hesitant to jump straight to a tummy tuck. Regarding your weight, you appear to be a healthy weight for this procedure. As long as this is a stable wait for you, I don’t see a reason for you having to lose weight before your procedure. Now, it is true that your skin may not be as tight without the tummy tuck, I don’t see a reason to jump to it just yet. I would start with a BBL with liposuction and perhaps J plasma to add skin tightening. If your skin still bothers you after, then you can have a tummy tuck… I hope this helps.