I’m 5’4” at 180lbs. Would my weight be a problem for the BBL procedure? (photos)

Question

I have a good size to my butt now. I just want to have a flat mid section and back and want to add to my butt so it’s fuller, smooth, more round and it sits up.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello AnitaT89,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! You seem to be a good candidate for VASER Liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), based on your pictures and description. With VASER Liposuction you can get rid of excess fat from particular areas such as arms, back, abs and flanks and transferred it to the hips and buttocks, giving you a beautifully contoured figure. I would recommend asking your plastic surgeon if he/she requires you to lose weight or not depending on whether he/she is planning to do a full body Liposuction or just a limited Liposuction to harvest the fat. Your current Body Mass Index estimate of 30.9 is between the ideal range for BBL surgery and recovery. Request an in-person consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon to assess your candidacy for BBL surgery and discuss your specific needs and aesthetics goals. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

thank you for your question and provided information as well..Evaluating your photos and angles my recommendation is that you consult with a certified plastic surgeon in person since in the photos with the pants it is difficult to know if it is tummy tuck or only liposuction more contour and waist because the part of the abdomen that makes us determine it it is covered.but in the same way you apply perfectly for liposuction of full back and brazilian butt lift

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear! 
Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for a liposuction with BBL and tummy tuck, I think you'll get very good results.
Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. You improve your abdomen, waist, back and of course your buttock to give you a beautiful heart shape.
Remember weighting above the established weigh increases the risk of complications during and after your surgery, the BMI range is 30 and it is important have a stable weight in order to have any surgical process. 
I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.
Good luck :)

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Hi,
Thank you for your question and your pictures, based on your pictures your a good candidate for a Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck. Areas to consider would be your back bra rolls and flanks. Removing the fat from the back bra rolls and waist alone can greatly improve your overall shape and enhance your curves. Once your waistline is more defined like an hourglass you will be able to see your buttock shape. It's hard to see your skin condition and elasticity their might be some skin retraction after the Liposuction on your abdominal area. I just don't know if it will be enough to keep you satisfied and not need a Tummy Tuck.  Its best to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to get an examination to assess the areas and outcome. Best of luck.

Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
  
Looking at your photos I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get an entire back, waist and flanks liposuction, with BBL, and tummy tuck, this is because all the extra skin located in this areas plus your abdominal muscle needs to be repaired.
  
Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. Also please try to find a board certified plastic surgeon, remember that your safety, always, is going to be first.
  
Have a great day! 
  
Dr. JPG

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and then fat grafting to the gluteal region. This is a safe and effective way to contour the lower body. After a successful Brazilian Butt lift, the fat that remains will stay there for the rest of your life. Like the rest of the tissue in your body this fat will grow and age with you. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your plastic surgeon and choose one wisely.

Navanjun S. Grewal, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question.  Based on your picture you are a candidate for a BBL.  If I were to examine you in person, there might be other suggestions, such as possible abdominoplasty.  
Both procedures could be completed at the same time.  Certainly though based on your pictures you are not ruled out as a great candidate for a BBL.  Each patient has different goals and desires.  Those needs are discussed in more detail during your consultation, and then the final and best answer can be given- that is, if what you want is deliverable with just a BBL vs BBL and additional procedures required to achieve said look.

All the best to you

Dr. Grewal
Beverly HIlls, CA

Saul Lahijani, MD · Answer

Based on your photos you are a candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift. It is important to set up an in-person consultation with a surgeon who specializes in this procedure.Good luck!

Andrew Gear, MD · Answer

Your current weight is not a problem as long as you are in good health, eat well and are active.  As for a flatter midsection, one enemy of a good BBL outcome or tummy tuck for that matter is visceral fat.  If your abdomen it tight and does not have pinchable, external fat, then you would need to lose some weight first.

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