Would I be considered as a candidate for a BBL or should I lose weight first? Would a tummy tuck be necessary? (photos)

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I am 45 years old, my height is 5"6" and I weigh 187 lbs with a BMI of 31. I have had 3 children and 1 c-section. I am looking for a heart shaped butt, hourglass figure with a small waist and flat tummy. I currently have 800cc mentor silicone implants which I am looking into having a potential explant/exchange and breast lift. Please help!! Thank you so much for your time and feedback!

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your photos and information, you are a good candidate for 360 Lipo, BBL, TT and breast lift with implant exchange. These procedures should be staged so that you can minimize your risk of complications.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @LiveLifeHappy4u, thank you for your question. Every practice has different requirements for performing a BBL or a surgical procedure. The BMI is one of them; not everything depends on it but it helps determine how risky and optimal the surgery will be. An optimal BMI is 30 for surgery. If you continue to keep lowering your weight and eating healthy so you can maintain your figure after the procedure and have excellent results in the long run. About a tummy tuck I consider it will be necessary to have the two procedures done, because a tummy tuck will remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and strengthen the abdominal muscles. If you are considering surgery, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in the procedures is essential to ensure optimal results. I link a video talking about explant to share more light! Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. I recommend you a tummy tuck, 360 liposuction, and breast lift with implants first. Excess skin and fat from your abdomen will be removed and muscles will be tightened during this surgery. This will give you a more flattering, physically fit appearance. Best wishes.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. After analyzed your pictures I recommend you Tummy tuck as a first option to obtain better results, removing the skin excess and with the liposuction give you better body contour also take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).

Kind regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LiveLifeHappy4u,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT and BBL. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. 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

Would I be considered as a candidate for a BBL or should I lose weight first? Would a tummy tuck be necessary? (photos)

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Would I be considered as a candidate for a BBL or should I lose weight first? Would a tummy tuck be necessary? (photos)

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Answer: Tummy tuck, Liposuction and BBL candidate

Answer: Tummy tuck, Liposuction and BBL candidate

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