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

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information. I recommend you to get a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Besides your actual BMI, you need to get a consultation first to determine also your height and proportions, For bbl, BMI has to be under 32, but depending the patient, surgery can be performed or not, because of the hemoglobin levels at the moment too. 

Hello,Thank you for your question.When having cosmetic surgery like a Brazilian Butt Lift, you always want to be at your goal weight and most importantly at a healthy weight. The BMI should be 30 or under. This will give you a better end result. There is a limit to how much fat can be removed.I would suggest a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon so you can be examined.

BMI should be less than 30 prior to an elective surgery for health and safety reasons (to reduce risk of complications). Seek a plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern with us! I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get an entire back, waist and flanks liposuction, with BBL, and tummy tuck, this is because all the extra skin located in this areas plus your abdominal muscle needs to be repaired.
Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. Also please try to find a board certified plastic surgeon, remember that your safety, always, is going to be first.

Have a great day!

Dr. JPG

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
I would recommend you to post pictures to give you a better review.
In general you may be a good  liposuction candidate if:

-You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
-You have realistic expectations
-You are a non-smoker
I recommend to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the best options for your goals.
Good luck :)

Hello, due to your size, and weight. It would best if you lost about 70 pounds reducing your BMI, and in return causing desired results for your BBL to be possible. Can't wait for you to experience the experience here at MiKO! -Dr. Michael K. Obeng MD FACS