5''4 128 lbs, with a muffin top. Is a bbl right for me? (Photo)

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Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. IMHO you are a good candidate for a BBL. I see a waist hidden behind that muffin top. I have been able to get great results with as little as a 600 cc per side transfer. Research, research and then research some more.Prices will vary area to area of the country, the amount of fat to be transferred and the time it takes to do so. In Miami, Florida where BBLs are a common occurrence, the prices may vary from $7500 to $11,000. Whatever the case do your homework. We usually advise the patients not to place any pressure on their butts for 4-6 weeks to maximize fat survival. Most patients will return to office work within two weeks. Costs are important but should never be the determing factor in your decision. The key is............ does the surgeon have a keen sense of aesthetics? Can he/she create a shapely, attractive buttock or are they just technicians that wind up with large unshapely behinds? The same holds true for the liposuction portion of the procedure. Understand that liposuction whether SAL, PAL or UAL ( not including LAL because the fat obtained through this technique will not be useful) is not that technically challenging. However, the keen aesthetic eye will determine the eventual work of art.We are creators and have the ability to turn out beautiful works of art. Simply put................not all artists create quality work.Always seek out the opinion of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience in liposuction and fat transfers. I have been performing BBl and liposuction a in the land of  BBLs , Miami, for the past 29 years and offer virtual consultations. Furthermore request to see before and after photos of previous patients by that doctor....not a clinic or surgery center. Do your homework......research and verify the doctor's credentials. Have they had problems with the Board of Medicine, disciplinary or otherwise. Any law suits? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations, If you have kids, even more so.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications.In our office we use TouchMD which is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. We can accommodate patients from as far away as California. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up.Give yourself the highest percentage of a sucssesful operation. Good luck, research then research some more, Dr. PG

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the abdomen, sides, and back and Brazilian buttlift would produce a very nice result for you.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a great candidate for liposuction with BBL, and I think you'll get very good results. 
Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. You can improve your abdomen, back and flanks, and of course your buttock, to give you a nice heart shape.
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 :)

Timothy Connall, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to consult with a plastic surgeon and clearly express your goals.Treatment of the flanks and lower back with liposuction is the mainstay to treating the "muffin top".  By subtracting fat from those areas, the contours leading into the buttocks will look better, the buttocks will be better defined and look better.If you desire more fullness in the buttocks, then the addition of fat is needed.Best wishes, Dr. Connall

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