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How can I Gain Weight for the Brazilian Butt Lift?
I'm looking to having Brazilian Butt Life surgery done, but I can't seem to gain more than a lb or two. Any suggestions?
Do You Need to Gain Weight for a Brazilian Butt Lift
Thanks for your question - It is unusual for patients to need to gain weight for a Brazilian butt lift. Even patients who are at their ideal BMI typically have enough fat to harvest to transfer to the buttocks. In general in our San Francisco area practice we look for patients to have at least 3 liters of fat to harvest for a moderate increase in buttock profile. Be sure to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with this procedure before planning on losing or gaining weight for the surgery. It may not be necessary! I hope this helps!
The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) combines liposuction with autologous fat transfer to enhance buttock shape and volume. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society issued updated safety guidelines emphasizing that fat should be injected into the subcutaneous tissue only, never into or below the gluteal muscle.
When evaluating any cosmetic procedure, choosing a surgeon who operates in an accredited surgical facility is one of the most important safety decisions a patient can make.
