I'm 5'4 and 140 lbs. Do I have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift? (photos)

Question

The lightest Ive ever been is 125lbs, I am 5'4" and 140 lbs. They say you usually need to gain 10lbs for a BBL I've gained 15. The attached is the look Id like to achieve. My measurements are 38/29/39 I have a fat in my flanks, inner thighs, back and stomach. Id want my waist to be around 24, and my hips to be around 39, but my bum to be full.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

At your current height and weight, you likely have plenty of fat for me to create a very dramatic improvement.  Find
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 performs hundreds of BBLs each year and has great reviews and great 
before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Based on height and weight alone it is difficult to say if you are a good candidate for a fat transfer to the buttock procedure. If you could send some photos, that would be very helpful. It is not possible to create certain measurements without examining someone in person. Consult with a few plastic surgeons to see if you are a good candidate. Watch this brief video for more information.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Your BMI is within the recommended range, but unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. 
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 30 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 :)

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

A physical exam is needed to make any recommendations. The amount of volume that can be added to your buttock will be limited by the amount of excess fat you have in your donor sites. The posterior flanks are a great reservoir of donor fat for the BBL procedure. The BBL procedure involves harvest fat from areas of your body where there is excess fat and injecting that fat carefully into the central zone of your buttock. In addition, it involves liposculpting the buttock to facilitate a more rounded look. The common donor sites for this procedure is your posterior waist/flanks, lateral thighs, back, waist, and anterior tummy. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question, according to your height and weight you might have enough fat to achieve a nice result for a BBL. I would definetely recommend an in person consultation. You need to discuss thoroughly your expectations and your probable outcome. Good luck!

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Based on your current measurements, you could be a good candidate for a BBL. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best options.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

It is impossible to tell you if you have enough fat for the results pictured above or if those results are realistic for you without at least seeing a photo and possibly doing an exam. The results of a BBL can vary dramatically from patient to patient. Several factors go into this. First of all, ~40-50% of the fat that is injected into the buttocks will die even with the best technique. Therefore, in anticipation of this, more fat is injected. Depending on the patients starting point, in order to get results similar to the ones pictured, this could entail a large fat transfer (ex 1000cc per buttock or more). That means the patient would need to have at least 2000cc of fat on their body that could be liposuctioned. Next, the patient's body frame ultimately decides the final dimensions. For example, in order to end up with a 24 inch waist, then your bone structure has to allow that. The PS will liposuction excess fat, which will shrink the waistline, but we can't give everyone a 24 inch waist. It would be best for you to see a PS and let them examine you to see if these are realistic expectations for you.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

I do not see a photo of what you currently look like.  BBL candidacy depends on three main things:what you want to achieveHaving enough fat to achieve the resultHaving the proper tissue laxity to allow for BBL resultAll the best,Dr Remus Repta

John Squires, MD (retired) · Answer

Considering your height and current weight, I expect you have enough fat to get a very nice look with BBL. Photos of you would be helpful. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with BBL will be your best bet.

I'm 5'4 and 140 lbs. Do I have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift? (photos)

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