30/f, 5’3” tall & 120lbs - should I workout prior to a BBL?

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I’m a 30/f, about 5’3” tall and 120 lbs. i want to get a bbl this year and im concerned about the amount of fat available for transfer. I think it might need to be taken from several places on my body. question is, should I start trying to build muscle now, or will that cause fat cells to die and result in decreased amount for transfer? Is there any relation between exercise prior to bbl? What would be the correct order if I want fat transfer but also want to get fit?

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.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Michelle Vasquez, thank you for your question. It is important to take into account the indications of the specialist with whom the surgery will be performed. In my opinion, exercise helps to maintain an adequate metabolism to perform surgery. With proper surgical technique, it does not affect the procedure. Below is a video that sheds more light on the subject. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

George Bitar, MD · Answer

It is difficult to give a precise recommendation without photographs and knowing your desired goals.  I generally would recommend being at your ideal fitness level and weight prior to proceeding with surgery.  Depending on how much gluteal muscle you add, the buttock shape may change if you are planning to gain a significant amount of muscle.  Exercise will not kill the fat cells whether performed before surgery or after everything has healed.  However, significant weight loss will cause the fat cells to shrink.  If it is before your surgery, your surgeon may have to take fat from several places and/or you may not have enough fat to achieve your desired buttock size and shape.  If it occurs afterwards, there could be loss of buttock volume, making the buttocks smaller than you want.  I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in Brazilian butt lift for a consultation.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

These questions can be answered only on the basis of in person evaluation. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in body contouring surgery is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Michelle Vasquez,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Exercise and staying fit should be you’re number one goal for the purpose of looking and feeling good and healthy.
Losing weight will not kill fat cells but will cause the fat cells to shrink in size.
Without pictures we can’t make an assessment so there is no right or wrong answer for you because it completely depends on each individual person‘s candidacy for the procedure.
I don’t think any doctor is going to tell you that it’s a bad idea to exercise or stay lean.
I purposely do not recommend anybody gained weight for the purpose of having fat transfer procedures.
Delivering consistent quality liposuction and fat transfer results is more difficult than most people believe and it’s substantial number of plastic surgeons do not have sufficient skill and experience to deliver quality results at least not on a consistent basis.
For that reason patients should put a substantial effort in finding the most skilled an experienced local board-certified plastic surgeon for the procedure.
Betting plastic surgeons is best done with multiple in person consultations.
During those consultations you’ll get an assessment and you will also have ample opportunity to ask questions about preparation for the procedure.
I do not recommend patients have virtual consultations or travel long distances for elective surgical procedures.
Consistent high patient satisfaction comes from choosing appropriately skilled and experience providers and having a clear understanding of your own candidacy for the procedure.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!It is best to be at a stable and healthy body weight at the time of your surgery. At your present weight, your BMI is 21.25, in a healthy range. Building muscle will have no effect upon the successful "take" of the fat grafts. It will, however, increase your gluteal muscle mass which will increase your buttock size. Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

Joshua Jacobson, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Michelle. Since you don't have much fat around your body, you should avoid losing weight before your surgery. We want to obtain as much fat as possible. Usually when people exercise and gain muscle, their metabolic rate goes up and they burn their fat quicker.

Martin Yanez, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Apparently you don't have much fat.If you work out you will have less.The amount of fat transfered will depend on the fat removed with the lipo.You will need liposculture of the back and lipo of the abdomen to gather enough fat.