How do I have a BBL if I could never get my BMI lower (195)?

Obesity is your primary problem and is the number one variable that is keeping you looking better.

Weight loss can be a struggle and requires constant daily vigilance and active participation.

Look for local support groups or whatever it takes to get the motivation to change your eating behavior and patterns.

You can have a BBL and you can find plastic surgeons willing to do the procedure but you are not a particularly good candidate for the procedure for a variety of reasons.

Addressing the primary problem which in your case is obesity is always going to give the best results.

Your problem is not for distribution it is simply obesity.

BMI is a ratio of your weight compared to your height.

It is a simple formula you can look up on the Internet.

In the end the decision is yours but having procedures done that you’re not a great candidate for typically leads to disappointment and that doesn’t make life any better.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hello, and thanks for your question. Your BMI is actually closer to 38-40, not 195. I only operate on patients that have a BMI lower than 35. If you lose about 30 pounds you should be cleared to have surgery.

Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!

Sincerely, James Fernau, MD
FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society