I weigh 110lbs. Is BBL an option for me or should I get a butt implant instead? (Photo)

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I weigh 110 lbs and want to get a BBL, I have heard horror stories of women with less fat are more prone to horrific burns during their lipo and have seen some photos on real self, I have schedule a consultation and I am pretty adamant on getting it done, I feel like I need a second opinion, if bbl is not an option for my body I will opt out for a butt implant.

Badar Jan, MD · Answer

You have asked an excellent question and after reviewing your photos I can understand your concern. Both operations are safe for the right patients. In general I prefer to perform fat grafting (Brazilian butt lift) if a person has enough fat to meet their goals and use an implant if the body fat is insufficient. A meaningful discussion with a board certified plastic surgeon about the specifics of you size and shape goals will clarify things. If you want to be bigger than your body fat will allow you will be happy with an implant.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for butt implants, since you don't have enough fat to transfer, and I think you'll get very good results. The size and shape of the implants are determined during an in-person consultation.
l recommend you to make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a proper answer and to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Shain A. Cuber, MD · Answer

Whether to have a Brazilian Butt Lift or Buttock implants is a very common question for people seeking more curves. Both procedures are FDA approved and safe but have completely different approaches. The implants are inserted under general anesthesia and it is a one time procedure. A Brazilian butt lift involves liposuction then multiple injections of fat done under general anesthesia. This procedure feels a bit more natural and is done in several sessions so you build up to the desired look. Be sure to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon when scheduling surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I am not sure that you have enough fat donor sites for buttock augmentation. Best to be evaluated in person. Good luck.

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Let me start by saying that you are blessed with a very slim figure. On the same token, I can appreciate why you are interested in the BBL.The principle of Brazilian but lifting is transferring fat from unwanted areas to the desire one. In your case the volume of fat needed to obtain a good outcome is missing.You are right on the money regarding the increased complications in people with small deposits of fat.The key is to gain weight. 5 or 10 pounds will be enough to provide with proper amount of fat to obtain the desired results.Best of luck

I weigh 110lbs. Is BBL an option for me or should I get a butt implant instead? (Photo)

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