At 5'4" and 215 lbs how much weight do I need to lose to be a good candidate for a BBL? (photos)

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I am 48 yrs old, 5'4" and 215 lbs. I know I need to lose weight desperately. I'd like to get a BBL now and BL later. Right now my question is about the BBL. How much weight do I need to lose to be a good candidate for this procedure? Because most of my fat is around my middle do you think I will need a TT as well (please see attached photos)? Thanks in advance for your professional opinions.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think that you could lose 30 lbs.  I would find a BBL expert who can liposuction 5 liters and transfer large volumes on a routine basis with great results.  I do think that a tummy tuck will benefit you in the future.Find a board certified 
plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of Brazilian buttlift procedures 
each year and produces the results you would expect.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Unfortunately, right now your BMI is 37 and it needs to be 33 or less, for you to be considered a good candidate for plastic surgery. Along with the BBL, you would need a tummy tuck.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and the best options for you.
Good luck :)

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the pictures.Base on these, I don't think that liposuction alone will get you close to the results you're looking for.I do suggest an extended tummy tuck, liposuction in the waist, upper and lower back with fat grafting in to buttocks. In a second stage surgery I suggest a breast reduction in an anchor incision.This has to be when you weigh between 160-170 pounds and to get there, you will first have to undergo a bariatric procedure.Best wishes,Dr. Campos

Carlos Lopez Collado, MD · Answer

There is no specific weight that you have to lose. But given that you are overweight, it would be good if you lose 15-20 pounds, so you get better results.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Losing weight may be a good thing and you may want to have the Bbl performed AFTER you accomplish that goal.  Good luck.

At 5'4" and 215 lbs how much weight do I need to lose to be a good candidate for a BBL? (photos)

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