Am I a good candidate for a BBL? Will bigger implants fix my breast imperfections? (Photos)

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I had a fleur de lis tummy tuck breast augmentation brachioplasty and thigh lift done. Am I a good candidate for a BBL

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can be a BBL candidate if you have enough safe donor fat. Harvesting is typically from the upper and lower back, flanks, and hips; expect a shape-focused, conservative BBL rather than big volume. Have an in-person examination with a board-certified surgeon to confirm donor-fat availability, map safe lipo zones given your scars, and determine whether breast revision (not larger implants) is the right path. You may also benefit from a posterior lower body lift which is a surgical butt lift procedure. This is done by removing the excess lax skin around your lower back. The result is a more lifted and tight buttocks and outer thighs. This can be done sometimes in patients who have had massive weight loss and want improvement in their contour. I would consider doing that first and then reassess if you have enough fat to transfer in a second stage. If you were to transfer now you may have too much skin laxity in the buttocks to see optimal results.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jtpita74,

based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS · Answer

Bigger doesn’t automatically mean “better” or “more balanced.” Size alone doesn’t correct shape issues, precision, symmetry, and proportion do. For BBL candidacy, I evaluate fat availability, skin quality, desired shape, and realistic expectations. Petite patients with the right goals can still be great candidates with a natural, refined result. You can reach out to our office for an evaluation.

Am I a good candidate for a BBL? Will bigger implants fix my breast imperfections? (Photos)

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