How can someone be a candidate for a BBL with abdominal etching?

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The candidate should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure. Generally, individuals with a BMI of 30 or lower are considered better candidates.

Since a BBL involves transferring fat from one area of the body to the buttocks, candidates should have enough fat deposits in areas like the abdomen, hips, or thighs to harvest for the augmentation.

The most crucial step in determining candidacy is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in performing BBL procedures. During the consultation, the surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and assess your overall health to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.

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Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) with abdominal etching is a combination procedure that involves two main components: enhancing the shape and size of the buttocks through fat transfer (BBL) and creating more defined abdominal muscles through liposculpture (abdominal etching). Here's how someone can be a candidate for this combined procedure:

Sufficient Fat Reserves: The BBL component of the procedure requires the availability of excess fat in donor areas such as the abdomen, flanks (love handles), thighs, or back. Patients should have enough fat reserves for liposuction to harvest the fat needed for both the BBL and abdominal etching.

Desired Body Contour: Candidates should have a desire to improve both the shape of their buttocks and the definition of their abdominal muscles. They should have realistic expectations about the achievable outcomes of both components of the procedure.

Good General Health: Candidates should be in good overall health with no significant medical conditions that could increase the risks associated with surgery and anesthesia. A thorough medical evaluation will be conducted to ensure that the patient is medically fit for surgery.

Stable Weight: Candidates should be at a stable weight before undergoing surgery. Significant fluctuations in weight can affect the results of both the BBL and abdominal etching procedures.

Realistic Expectations: Candidates should have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the combined procedure. While BBL can enhance the size and shape of the buttocks, and abdominal etching can create more defined abdominal muscles, individual results may vary based on factors such as anatomy and skin quality.

Consultation with a Plastic Surgeon: It's essential for candidates to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring procedures. During the consultation, the surgeon will assess the patient's anatomy, discuss their goals and expectations, and determine whether they are a suitable candidate for a BBL with abdominal etching. The surgeon will also provide detailed information about the procedure, including potential risks and complications.

Overall, being a candidate for a BBL with abdominal etching involves having sufficient fat reserves for liposuction, a desire to enhance both the buttocks and abdominal muscles, good general health, stable weight, realistic expectations, and consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon.