Skinny BBLs! I'm really interested in a BBL but my BMI is 19. (Photo)

Question

It seems some school of thought is you need to gain weight for BBLs but aren't the number of fat cells the same and wouldn't a small change to a skinny person be significant? I'm 5'4" weigh 112lbs. Curious if there are doctors in Virginia who are optimistic about a skinny BBL? Had a tummy tuck 2 years ago with lipo, I'm afraid I wasted a bunch of fat too.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There are a lot of women who can get nice results from the BBL despite thinking that there is not enough fat. Maximal fat must be harvested without creating any contour deformities. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced with liposuction to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and facial integrity has remained the same.
Fat can be harvested from the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, etc. and transferred to the hips and buttocks. How flat the abdomen will be will depend upon how much fat is removed from the area as well as how you heal. Review before and after photos on various PS's websites to see who produces the results you are seeking. Then consult via email, Skype, or in-office with a board certified PS who is an expert in lipo and BBL.

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.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi jody93150

Candidates for the Brazilian butt lift will be evaluated to confirm they are able to undergo this surgery. The first step is to measure and make sure there is adequate fat in certain areas for the removal, grafting, and transfer process. If you are of a low body weight or have insufficient fat to remove for the transfer, you unfortunately may not be a candidate for this treatment. To learn more about this procedure, please visit our website.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Jody93150,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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. 
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.
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 :)

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Your weight will not prevent you from getting amazing BBL results. Based on your pictures, you are an excellent candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). The optimal BBL outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons. A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I do not encourage people to gain weight for the BBL.

It’s better to except a potentially limited result this more subtle or consider Liposuction more areas.

Based on your pictures Liposuction of your backside would look great and be a significant source of fat.

When judging before and after pictures always make sure after pictures are taken at least three months from the date of surgery. Early postoperative pictures are not at all representative of final results.

Providers are not doing anyone a favor by showing two week results from fat transfer.

This is when patients are still swollen and none of the fat has reabsorbed yet.

I suggest having multiple in person consultations to try to find the most qualified provider in your area. Look for providers who have a proven track record and evidence of having done this procedure numerous times.

That means that during the consultation they should easily be able to show you 20 to 50 sets of before and after pictures. Reviews among various physician review websites should not have consistent justified negative reviews.

I think you’ll be fine with this procedure. You and your surgeon will need to decide how many areas need to be treated to harvest sufficient fed to get results that are ideal based on your wishes and anatomy.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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 evaluate the options without seeing photos,

Yes, you can combine the procedures perfectly, to make mommy makeover, if your state of health allows it,
Congratulations for your weight loss, you go in a good direction, you will achieve your goal, depending on the flaccidity produced by weight loss, Definitely the most appropriate is to start (tummy tuck, liposuction and BBL can also be included), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can eliminate all localized fat and flaccidity, you will get the best results and have a defined appearance according to your body. everything depends on your BMI, if it is within the normal range, above 35 it can generate risks

you have a beautiful figure, you have a small amount of fat to be able to achieve your goals, you must increase a little more weight in order to collect the fat and be able to achieve the most curvilinear appearance in your hips
you must continue using it with 2 hours rest in the day, it is advisable to consult with your plastic surgeon so that he / she evaluates you and relice the adequate procedure for that case

It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, 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 you
My best wishes for you...

Skinny BBLs! I'm really interested in a BBL but my BMI is 19. (Photo)

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