I am interested in a bbl (skinny bbl) - would I need to gain weight first? (photo)

Hi and welcome to our forum!You are at a healthy weight for your height. I think you would be a good candidate for BBL. It is important to be at your comfortable body weight at the time of surgery. Weight gain or weight loss prior to surgery will most likely not be of benefit as your weight will again drift back into your "comfort zone" after the procedure. Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for in-person evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

Thanks for your question. You appear to be a good candidate for a brazilian butt lift. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.  
If you put on weight before surgery, there is more to transfer.  But I do not generally recommend this because we augment the buttock during surgery for optimal shape, and if you then lose the weight post operatively you will loose it disproportionately from your augmented buttock and the results could suffer.  We recommend patients to keep their normal weight and body form prior to surgery, and then we are working from a stable situation to create the changes we are working for.

Hi Thank you for your question and your uploaded photos. Based on your pictures, I don't think it´s necessary for you to gain weight before the surgery. You are a good candidate for a liposuction bbl.Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for your procedure.All the bestDr Marco Carmona MD

Thanks for the question. 
In this regard, I recommend you waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.
Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).Kind regards

You would need to be seen in person by a board certified plastic surgeon to determine if lipo and BBL would make the difference you are seeking. The thinner patient requires an expert at liposuction to remove as much fat as possible while leaving the skin smooth. I have liposuctioned models and thin patients with good results.  There are a lot of women who can get nice results despite thinking that there is not enough fat.
Gaining weight is often counterproductive. If you gain weight that is fat, some of the fat will likely be associated with the buttocks.  In almost every case, I do not recommend weight gain prior to a BBL. I think it is better to maintain your stable weight.
Visit my website to view before and after photo galleries of my BBL patients and read patient reviews as you prepare to consult with a board certified PS via Skype or in person.

Thank you for your question and photos.  Based on your height and weight, your BMI is 22.3. I disagree with those who recommend gaining weight prior to your procedure. Although this sounds good in theory, it was never shown to give superior results. You get superior results from an experienced surgeon who knows how to sculpt your body based on your muscle and bony anatomy. If you were my patient, I would do VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 degrees of your torso (abdomen, anterior and lateral chest wall, upper and lower back, lower back fat pad, waist and hips) with fat transfer to the buttocks for enhancement and shaping. Spot liposuction of some areas only, will not give you the best results.See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.See the attached web reference.

Based on this photo, you seem to be a good candidate for BBL. I do not think that you need to gain additional weight to achieve good result. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in this type of surgery is recommended. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. I would recommend gaining weight. Even skinny individuals have fat deposits that can be used. Based on these photos, you are at a good starting point and I believe you are a good candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), which typically includes a 360 liposuction of the abdomen and flanks, thighs, arms, etc and fat grafting for gluteal augmentation. Liposuction of the flanks will narrow down the waist for an hourglass appearance and adding volume to buttocks in combination with liposuction of the lower back is intended at creating a natural curvy look.  Basically, BBL removes the fat from unwanted areas and transfers it to areas that are desirable. It's important to understand that BBL cannot change the underlying body frame and therefore, individual results can vary, as everyone has a different anatomy. 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

It is impossible to really say if you are too skinny for a BBL procedure. In my experience, even skinny women (and men) can still be candidates because they have some fat in specific places. You should not expect a dramatic result though. Regarding whether you should gain weight, I emphatically say NO!  This rarely helps and will likely set you up for disappointment as your fat goes away after the surgery.  The best thing to do is start with a consult with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with skinny BBLs. Good luck to you.Check out the video link I attached that explains more about why you shouldn't gain weight for your BBL.

Dear evelynn01,
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, MD