Will I need to lose weight to get a BBL?

I appreciate
your question.For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Based on the information provided your BMI is too high for surgery. To reduce your risks during surgery and ensure optimal results it's important to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet to prepare for surgery. The closer you are to your ideal weight before surgery the better your result will be.  You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Thank you for your question. Based on your height and current weight you will need to lose some weight before your BBL procedure. It is not only safer, but better for your results for you to be closer to your goal weight before undergoing liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks. I recommend consulting in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who can assess your body and give you exact numbers on how much weight you need to lose prior to surgery. We tell our patients to wait 7 to 10 days after surgery before sitting directly on your buttocks, so plan to take off a minimum of 7 days, but possibly longer. Your plastic surgeon can further discuss this with you in person during your consultation. 

Thank you for your question in regards to a Brazilian butt lift. Before any cosmetic surgery, you should be at your ideal weight. This will reduce your chances of complications as well. Some recovery and post care instructions are as follows (and can differ from providers):Walk as soon as possible, this helps to reduce swelling and lowers the chance of blood clots.You may shower 48 hours after surgery.Do not drive until you are no longer taking narcotic pain medications.You will likely be able to resume most social and employment activities in 2-3 weeks.Do not sit directly on your butt for three weeks after surgery.You may sleep on your stomach or sides.Strenuous exercise and activities such as sports should be avoided for 4 weeks.No hot tubs, pools, ocean or swimming for 4 weeks.Wear pressure garment 24 hours per day and 7 days a week except to shower.To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Yes, you will need to lose weight before your BBL.  Operating on patients with a very high BMI, increases the risks of complications.

Hi and thanks for the question. It is recommended to loose weight prior to your BBL. An ideal body mass index is about 30-35 for this operation. You can have a consultation at your current weight to get more guidance as to exactly how much you would need to loose. Most patients require ~10 days before returning to a desk job. Best of Luck - Dr Hardy