BBL related. If I am at my ideal weight now, should I gain a few pounds, in case fat is lost? (Photo)

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I am currently boarder line of 145 ish lbs. I am going for a BBl and my height is 6'1.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Hello there and thanks for your question and photos. This is a tough one. You are actually underweight according to BMI for your height and weight. If you are able to gain weight you can try to. On the other hand, you may lose the fat if you lose the weight after the surgery. This is a subject of debate among board certified plastic surgeons. Most important, meet in person with  with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with BBL and discuss the best options for you. Best of luck.

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a great
question as it is a concern for most patients about losing some of the fat that
has been transferred for their butt augmentation.  If you are currently at your ideal weight for
the procedure I would NOT recommend gaining any more weight.

Patients need
liposuction in multiple areas such as the flanks, back abdomen and inner
thighs.  However this liposuction in
multiple areas will allow your surgeon to shape your entire body.  When you are at your ideal weight your
surgeon knows exactly how much fat needs to be harvested (liposuctioned) for
your augmentation.  It also allows your
plastic surgeon o sculpt you at your ideal weight to give you the best result
possible from you Brazilian Butt Lift.

I am always
cautious about having patients gain weight before their procedure because if
they lose weight after the fat transfer procedure they will lose some of the
fat that is transferred during the Brazilian Butt Lift.

In most of my
patients I will recommend PRP (platelet rich plasma) as there is some thought
that the PRP will help patient retain more of the fat that is transferred for
the augmentation.  All patients lose some
of the fat that is transferred the keys are to transfer the correct amount in
the initial setting (accounting for some of the fat loss) and then doing
multiple techniques to help retain as much fat as possible after the
procedure.  PRP is one technique to help
retain fat, another is the post-operative sitting protocol.  Patients have to be very careful about
placing any pressure on their buttock as the fat needs time to heal.  This various techniques will help patients achieve
the best result possible from their Brazilian Butt Lift.

Please consult
with your board certified plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of butt
augmentation procedures.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a great candidate for liposuction with BBL, and I think you'll get very good results. You should not gain weight.
Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. You can improve your abdomen, back and flanks, and of course your buttock, to give you a nice heart shape.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 33 or less.
The average cost and payment plans vary a lot depending on the clinic, the country, city and the plastic surgeon. It also depends on the number of areas treated with liposuction. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
Based on your pictures you are a great candidate for a Brazilian Butt
 Lift, this procedure includes liposuction on certain areas of your body
 mainly to address to obtain the best results possible. You definitely 
must be evaluated first to coordinate with procedures will fit your 
needs. Visit a certified plastic surgeon to accomplish what you wished. 
Best wishes.
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Brian Arslanian, MD · Answer

Hi therethanks for the question.  I do NOT recommend to my patients to gain weight for surgery.  I don't think it is a healthy method of getting the results you want.  What if you gained 30 lbs and then had a financial issue that prevented you from having your surgery.  Now you are 30lbs heavier and can't afford liposuction.  And that fat will be a lot harder to lose then to gain.  Right now your body and weight look great for an upcoming BBLGood Luck

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