I lost 30 lbs after my BBL. Is it possible to get some results back?

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I had a BBL in May 2022, since then I’ve been in a toxic relationship which caused me to partake in a lot of marijuana use and I lost 30 pounds. I look sickly and now all I have are the incisions as my only proof of surgery. I would like to know if I were to gain my 30 pounds back will I even see a glimpse of what I had before? It’s so embarrassing

Agustina Hilario Duran, MD · Answer

Hi dear. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Losing a significant amount of weight can affect the results of a BBL, as the transferred fat cells in the buttocks can shrink when you lose weight. If you regain the weight, some of the volume may return to your buttocks, but it might not look exactly as it did before. Weight redistributes differently each time, so the results may vary.
To restore a fuller look, you could consider healthy weight gain with muscle-building exercises for the glutes, which can improve shape and firmness. If you’re open to it, a touch-up BBL or fat grafting could also help restore the volume. A consultation with a plastic surgeon would give you more tailored advice based on your current body and goals.

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Weight loss, weight gain and exercise do affect BBL results. The fat transferred to your buttocks is affected in the same manner as when you normally lose weight or gain weight or exercise. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Exquisite790823,
it is hard to tell for sure, but you will most likely get some improvement with weight gain. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Exquisite790823, thanks for sharing your concern, better option is to gain those 30 pounds and get another BBL, if your burned the fat that was trasferred 1st time there is not proof you can get it again in that way. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

The first thing we must keep in mind is that the fat that is transferred will continue to behave like fat. That is, once injected in the area where you want to increase volume, it will neurovascularize, be alive and react like the rest of the fat to changes in our weight.

If you suffered a significant weight loss your size will decrease, but when you regain your weight it is not 100% sure that you will look the same as you did after the surgery.  The best option to recover the areas is to do another lipotransfer or go to a Nutritionist to give you a treatment plan to gain weight.

Good luck!

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