Should I lose some weight before booking a BBL & Lipo 360?

BMI is just one measure of your fitness for surgery; current health is also important.  In my practice I look for a BMI approximating 30 to lessen the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance the results of the procedures. A BMI of 35 (yours is 32.5) is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for this procedure. It is best to be within 10 pounds of your weight goal (167-173) for three months prior to the BBL.

It is hard to give you and advice without seeing photos or doing an in person evaluation. Patients considering cosmetic surgery should have a BMI of 30 or less in order to minimize risks and maximize results. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Hello and thank you for the question. Ideally, you would like your BMI to be less than
30, however, this decision is individualized based on your overall health
status and what procedure you are having among others. The closer you are to
your ideal body weight, the better the results of the surgery and the less
likelihood of perioperative complications. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Hi and welcome to our forum!
At your present weight, you would achieve a degree of improvement with BBL, but the result will not be optimal.
Your candidacy for cosmetic surgery requires consideration of many
factors. One is measurement of your BMI (body mass index equals weight in kg /
square of height in meters). You can find BMI calculators on the internet. If
your BMI is > 30, the cosmetic result will not be optimal. If your BMI is
> 35, your operative risk will rise. From your height and weight data, your BMI is 33.47, in the "obese" category. Weight loss through diet and exercise
is recommended.  Your "normal" weight of 167 would represent a BMI of 30.54, a better option.
Of importance, it is not worth starving yourself to achieve a
"satisfactory" preoperative weight, as you most likely won't be able
to maintain it. You should be at a comfortable maintainable body weight (i.e. 6
months or more). 
Visit
a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dear Flatback_A,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a BBL surgery, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

You want to be at a stable weight at the time of your surgery. This means a weight that is easy for you to maintain. You do not want to gain or lose more than 5 lbs after your surgery as this can lead to unwanted irregularities in the areas of liposuction and/or unwanted pockets of fat in areas that were not liposuctioned. If you can get down to your usual weight and maintain it after the surgery, then you absolutely should. The lower your BMI (goal under 30-32) the less risk you have of complications post op. 

It is best if you keep on your weight loss journey. Continue working out and living a healthy lifestyle. You want to be able to maintain your weight after liposuction and BBL. If you are a good candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

having cosmetic surgery is not buying airplane tickets.  It begins with an in person consultation where the procedure, your goals and making an assessment take place properly.  It's not something you schedule in a far away place online and get your assessment by posting single questions on real self.  Set appointments with local board-certified plastic surgeon in your area, have the consultations and then schedule the surgery when you and your plastic surgeon agree it's appropriate.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD