I’m 5’5" and 205 lbs. Do you think I’m a good candidate for a BBL? My BMI is 34 something. Do you think I need to be smaller?

Thank you for your question. Not only is it important for a good outcome to be a little bit smaller, but also for your safety and health. You should reduce your BMI two atleast 30. Good luck on your journey. Have a wonderful rest of the day and greetings from the beautiful island of Jamaica.

Losing a bit more weight may help reduce risks for complications such as blood clot.Kenneth Hughes, MD

Dear Dee.30,Congratulations on taking the next steps to improve your body. Just a point of reference, your body mass index with the weight and height you listed is 34.1.  Over 25 is considered overweight.  Do you currently have a goal weight in mind. Optimizing your weight prior to surgeries such as a BBL will improve your results and prevent a loss of results if you were to lose the weight after surgery.  Otherwise I think you would be a great candidate. I would consult with a plastic surgeon to go over all the details.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery