With a BBL will I see a big difference in my waist? I feel like Spongebob! (Photo)

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Hello, I’m a 47 year old female, 5’7 144 pounds and what I would call “skinny fat.” I carry a lot of weight in my middle though in clothes I look thin. Will a bbl be able to snatch my waist? Currently it is 31” and my nonexistent butt/hips are 37”. I was a college cheerleader so I have a good frame under this mess that two kids, hysterectomy and gall bladder surgery have left me with. Help! Am I unrealistic to think the bbl procedure can give me some curve back and find my waist again?

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHS · Answer

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) can help create a more defined waistline by removing fat from areas like your abdomen, flanks, and back, which can improve the contour of your midsection. This liposuction process not only slims down the waist but also enhances the buttocks and hips, giving you a more hourglass figure. Since you mention carrying weight in your middle, the procedure could effectively address the fat distribution and create more balanced proportions.
While a BBL can help improve the waist and hip area, it may not drastically reduce your waistline on its own, especially if there’s excess skin or laxity. If you're aiming for a more dramatic transformation, combining the BBL with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may be necessary to address any skin laxity and achieve the desired waist definition. A consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon will give you a personalized plan based on your specific body and goals.
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Plucky644627,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

A BBL should be a nice procedure for you.  It will reduce fullness throughout your torso and help volumize your buttock.

Agustina Hilario Duran, MD · Answer

Hi! Thanks for your question. A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) can indeed help create a more defined waistline by removing fat from areas like your abdomen or flanks and transferring it to your hips and buttocks. This can give you a more hourglass shape, especially if you're looking to address the "skinny fat" distribution around your midsection. However, remember that results depend on your body type, skin elasticity, and recovery. A consultation with a qualified surgeon can provide a more personalized assessment based on your goals and current physique.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is no doubt that you can expect improvement in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in BBL (very important in your case). However, do not expect much change in the waist but moderate improvement in the hips and buttocks.  Good luck.

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