Is it dangerous to have BBL at your maximum BMI?

Question

I was told my BMI max needs to be 32. My BMI was a 36 currently it's down to 34.8. I'll be at my ideal weight of 163 next month hopefully. I was 194 now I'm 174. Is it dangerous to have a BBL at your max BMI?

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.
At my practice, the max BMI limit for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is 35. In addition, you would need to be in good health and cleared for surgery.
Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Take Care,
Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thank you for your question and provided information as well.
If you are considering a surgery, I recommend you to visit to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. Please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get to know if you can have the surgery.
Hope this helps and best of lucks.

Dr. Luis Mejia.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. The best advice you can get is after consultation with a plastic surgeon. Your weight and height will determine your body mass index (BMI). 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. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
  
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear alazaexdoll,
Generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a BBL, 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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Overall medical health and suitability of the procedure are just as important  as the BMI.  BMI (body mass index) should be under 35 and closer to 30 for best results and reduction of complications. It is best to be within 10 pounds of your weight goal for three months prior to the BBL.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
A healthy BMI prior to cosmetic surgery not only makes a good surgery result more likely but it also further minimizes the already quite low risk that is always associated with anesthesia and with any surgical procedure.
Your BMI needs to be 33 or less, for you to be considered a good candidate for plastic surgery.
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 :)

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Every plastic surgeon develops individual criteria for surgery based upon training and life experience.
BMI (body mass index equals weight in kg / square
of height in meters) is one criterion to determine the anticipated results of a cosmetic
surgery. 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. In our practice we recommend a BMI of < 30. 
We recommend that you be at a healthy comfortable stable body weight at the time of surgery. The cosmetic effect improves with lower BMIs. 
We recommend a regimen of diet and exercise to reach a safe and healthy body weight. If not achievable, one may consider a bariatric procedure such as a gastric sleeve to achieve dramatic weight loss.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for in-person evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Good afternoon, thank you for your question.The general medical health and effectiveness of the procedure are as important as the BMI. Ideally, you would like your BMI to be less than 30, however, this decision is individualized based on your general health status and the procedure performed, among others. The closer you are to your ideal body weight, the better the results of the surgery and the lower the likelihood of perioperative complications.

Andrew Gear, MD · Answer

An elevated BMI will put you at higher risk for complications no matter what the surgical procedure you’re undergoing. There’s also a correlation between BMI and decreased satisfaction amongst liposuction patients documented in our plastic surgery literature. It’s important for your own health and also the optimization of your results to get your BMI into an appropriate place.

Is it dangerous to have BBL at your maximum BMI?

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