Do I have enough fat for a BBL? (Photo)

Thanks for your question. A BBL requires 360 lipo, which is lipo of the upper and lower abdomen, the upper and lower back and the flanks. In addition, if you do not have enough fat in these areas, liposuction can be performed in many other areas of the body for fat transfer to the buttocks, such as the upper arms and chin. Based on your pictures, you would be asked to gain some weight for a BBL. I recommend you schedule a consult for a proper evaluation. Make sure your surgeon you choose has extensive experience with Skinny BBLs and clean credentials. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your inquiry regarding whether you have sufficient fat for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL). As a plastic surgeon, I can advise you that, in my opinion, you may need to gain around 20 pounds to achieve optimal results. However, it is essential to note that the amount of transferred fat that survives can vary, with a maximum survival rate of 80%. This implies that to have approximately 480 cc of fat per buttock, you would need to have 1200 cc of pure fat available for transfer, which is a substantial amount. Based on my assessment, you may not have a significant amount of fat to transfer. If you intend to gain weight, you can expedite the process by consuming high-carbohydrate and high-sugar foods. Nonetheless, I advise you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine if BBL suits you and the optimal approach to achieve your desired results. Best of luck.

Hello @Fiilthyriiches, thank you for your question. When we see patients with body proportions that tend to be quite thin, it is possible to perform liposculpture because we find accumulations of fat that can be removed with different technologies such as vaser and micro air. This fat can be transferred to the buttocks to increase the projection and volume of the buttocks. It is best to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to create a surgery plan that meets your needs and expectations. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS) ,International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).