Can someone be too skinny for a BBL? I’m 100 pounds and 5’4

It depends upon the location of your fat stores, your goals, and having the surgery performed by an expert at liposuction who can remove as much fat as possible while leaving the skin smooth. 
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for question.

It is difficult to provide you with a proper evaluation without any pictures and knowledge of your specific goals. If you do not have enough fat for transfer, you may be asked to gain some weight for the procedure. I personally have performed many skinny BBLs with excellent results. I advise to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Research their work and credentials thorough.

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Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to say whether you are a good candidate for BBL without photos BBL includes liposuction from unwanted areas of fat with transfer to the hip and glute area to sculpt your desired shape. The amount of transfer will be dependent on the amount of fat that can be removed. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. Best of luck!Dhaval Patel MDDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonHoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland ParkChicago

Thank you for your question! The answer is dependent on your post surgical goal. If you are wanting a very large, augmented butt, and have a very thin frame, with not much fat to transfer, an alternative option would be gluteal implants. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can create a surgical plan for you. Best of luck!

 Thank you for the question. To answer your question in general terms, yes it is possible for somebody to be too skinny to have a BBL.   There are some patients who are so thin that they have little or no excess fat they can be harvested. There are also patients who have some excess fat but not enough to achieve their goals. It is not advisable to purposely gain weight in order to have a BBL.To answer your question specifically about you, would require at a minimum photos but a better option would be an in person consultation.

Hello and Great Question. I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure. My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Yes you can be too skinny for a BBL. A BBL is essentially two procedures in one - liposuction plus fat transfer. If you don't have enough fat you can not change the shape/size of the butt or frame. Patients who lack fat may consider a butt implant to increase the size and shape.  I would suggest having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in this procedure. 
I hope that helps! Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD #CoreAesthetic Butt Augmentation Specialist Liposuction Specialist Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yes you can be too skinny for a BBL. Since the procedure involves transferring fat to the buttocks, if you don't have enough fat you can not adequately change the shape/size of the buttock. Patients who lack the necessary fat may consider a silicone gluteal augmentation to increase buttock size. Watch this brief video for more information.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Thank you for your question.Yes, you can be too skinny for a BBL as you need to have enough fat for harvesting to provide enough fat to the buttock for sufficient improvement. However, it also depends on what your expectations are. If you are happy with a minimal increase in size, then a little bit of fat may be sufficient

Thank you for your question!  This is hard to answer without seeing photos of your body and it also depends on the results you are looking for.  With fat transfer, up to 50% of the fat can get reabsorbed into your system if it does not get a proper blood supply.  With that said, you need quite a bit of fat to fill a large area such as the buttocks.  I recommend that you consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area to discuss your options, and be sure to carefully examine their before ad after photos to make sure that you are booking with someone who produces results that will make you happy.  I wish you the best of luck!

Patients interested in BBL often ask questions of the necessary volume for transfer. Ultimately, the answer is two pronged and based upon both patient expectations and the nature of fat graft themselves.
BBL and fat transfer is ultimately dependent upon the long term viability of the fat grafted. That being said the resorption rates of fat transferred can be significant. Clinically this translates to a progressive loss of grafted volume in the months following the procedure.
I tell patients that they can expect resorption or graft loss on the order of 50% (at most; prepare for the worst and hope for significantly better). Additionally some harvest volume is lost in processing the fat graft prior to transfer. Thus I generally recommend that patients seeking even the most minimal volume increase have adequate reserves for grafting of 500 cc per cheek (at minimum).  This means that harvest will usually exceed 1 liter (assuming for processing loss).
However, it important to remember that these are recommendations and can be amended based upon a patient's particular expectations. Some patients only want a subtle change and may be willing to accept a less significant result. But the rule still applies you have to have the fat to transfer the fat.
The question is ultimately a function of your goals. Enough? is a relative question. This is best determined via in-person consultation. Optimally, you should be at a healthy stable weight (preferably with a BMI < 30) with adequate donor sites for harvest. I do not recommend weight gain unless you intend to maintain post op.
With regards to your specific question, while it is difficult to say for certain without an in-person exam, it is unlikely that your frame would harbor enough donor fat for any quantifiable result.
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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You may be too thin for a BBL, but the only way to know for sure would be to set up a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. They will be able to assess how much fat they think they could remove from various donor areas (hips, flanks, back, tummy, etc.) and let you know what kind of result you can expect with your current fat stores. The less fat they're able to suction out, the less dramatic your results, so it depends on what you want your final look to be. Best of luck!
Gregory C. Gaines, MD, FACS