Why am I not a candidate for a skinny BBL and how much weight should I gain to move forward? (photos)

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i recently had a consult for a skinny BBL and I was told that I’m not eligible for it, however I can get a liposuction around the trunk and back to get a smaller waist. my question is how come they can’t transfer the fat from my lipo? and how much weight do I need to gain to be able to get a fat transfer to my buttocks? please share some advice, for reference my height is 5’9 and I weight around 62kg

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Very interesting question! In your case I believe the issue is more about expectations rather then being a candidate or not. For best results possible you do need to gain weight. That said, you can definitely get a skinny BBL and it will make your tummy smaller and you butt or hips slightly bigger. But the overall change while noticeable, will be minimal. It seems there is not much fat on your waist so it will not get realistically smaller with lipo. The amount of fat that can be harvest at your weight might not be enough for “good”results. This is why you are not a great candidate, but if you are ok with this then by all means. …. You can always gain weight after the BBL!

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Ramin Behmand, MD, FACS · Answer

You are right to be concerned. If any fat can be removed, it can be used for a BBL. Especially in a slender patient, it would be a waste to do liposuction and not use the fat. To the extent that fat can be harvested from your stomach, sides, and back, a BBL can be performed.

Dr. B.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You are an excellent candidate for a skinny BBL. You do not have to gain weight. Weight gain will not give you more fat cells, but larger fat cells! These are more fragile to mechanical manipulation with the liposuction cannula. As a Total Definer surgeon, I use the VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 degree technique to create an hourglass figure and fat graft the depressed areas of the hips and buttocks. I use stealth incisions, which means you will have no sign that you had any surgery. This is done under deep intravenous sedation, not under general anesthesia or awake.

You will find different responses to your question from surgeons or other physicians who dabble in liposuction, with varying levels of skill and philosophy. Some surgeons will talk negatively about the VASER, Renuvion, and other technologies that can help deliver excellent results in a well trained surgeon's hands. Why? They cannot offer the advanced techniques or if they have them, never mastered the advanced techniques. It is true that the surgeon's level of expertise will determine your results, but like the VASER technique, it can elevate your results from simple fat reduction technique to an artistic level based on your bony and muscle anatomy. This can be confusing, but the pictures don't lie. Review their (and mine) before and after photos, these will tell the real story. It sounds like the surgeon you consulted with does the "traditional" fat reduction technique. If you want a skinny BBL, find someone who can address your concerns and can deliver the expected results. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear C6ralin,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Anmol Chugh, MBBS, MS, MCh · Answer

With a current BMI of 19.5, it's recommended to target a range of 24-25 for optimal aesthetic results and overall health.

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