What is considered “too skinny” for a BBL?

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I am 5’4 and have always been slim (I weigh about 100ibs +/- a few ibs) would I be able to receive a BBL? The places that carry fat on my body are pretty much just any arms a little and my lower back. Would I need to put weight on to have a BBL? Or should I not even get one because I don’t have enough fat to be deposited that will actually make a difference?

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.-

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

It is impossible to say without photos or consulting in person, but based on your description it seems that you may not have enough fat to transfer to your buttocks to see a noticeable difference. I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in person so they may better advise you on what steps could be done to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The best way to see if you are a good candidate for BBL is have a consultation in person with a board certified plastic surgeon. You may not have enough fat and might not be happy with the results. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Oakbrook Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is not really an ideal body size ratio for the BBL. Candidates for a Brazilian butt lift in Colombia include patients of all ages and sizes.  However,  you may not be a good candidate if you’re very slim with little fat to spare.  It's best to get a consultation with a board cetified plastic surgeon. When planning a Brazilian butt lift, patients can look forward to a double benefit: reducing areas of unwanted fat while gaining a perkier, rounded posterior.  Each procedure must be planned according to the individual needs of patients, harvesting fat from target areas of the torso, thighs or knees and transferring it to create smooth, attractive contours optimized for each person.The amount of fat transferred depends on the quantity available and the extent of buttock augmentation each patient desires.  Sufficient body fat for a buttock augmentation is very patient-specific, depending on an individual’s body shape and proportions as well as their expectations.  
Buttock augmentation with fat grafting is one of our most popular procedures in Colombia, and from experience we can tell you that some patients do very well with 300 cc of fat per side while others can need 800 cc or more.  That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Being 5'4 and 100lbs give or take is underweight for your height if you use a BMI calculator. The result of a BBL is somewhat limited by the amount of donor fat available, making it difficult for someone with a very low body fat percentage to drastically increase the size of their buttocks. These cases are commonly referred to as “skinny Brazilians” due to the low BMI of the patient. That being said, it is almost always possible to create a beautiful result regardless of the patient’s BMI.I would suggest a personal consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
I would recommend you to post pictures to give you a better review.
In general you may be a good  liposuction candidate if:
-You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
-You have realistic expectations
-You are a non-smoker
I recommend my patients to sleep on their stomach, also they use 
boppy pillow to no add compression to your butt and enhance the 
results. 
Good luck :)

Umeng David Thao, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Brazilian butt lift requires excess fat from your body to be donated to your buttocks.  If you do not have enough fat then you may not get the results that you want.  In order to accurately determine if you are a good candidate, please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpture.  Best wishes!

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your measurements, you appear to not have enough fat to harvest for this procedure. Consider gaining some weight and consulting a plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

In our plastic surgery clinic we perform many Brazilian Butt Lifts, and while you'll probably find someone who would be willing to perfome a BBL plastic surgery procedure for you, just based on your height and weight (BMI) I would most likely not suggest this procedure for you at this weight. Consider reposting your question along with photos, or consider scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who's performed numerous BBL's and can explain. . .*their technique for fat grafting *how much fat they realistically belive they may be able to transfer to your buttocks*before and after photos of their work*ask if they re-inject purified fat or fat with water*ask if there is a "fat transfer law" in the state where they practice plastic surgeryI hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best.  -Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
It is difficult to assess the options without seeing photos, you will probably need to gain weight for the procedure.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a goodevaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...

What is considered “too skinny” for a BBL?

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