If you’re overweight but want a curvier butt, you may wonder if a plus-size BBL is possible. Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) are a very popular kind of surgery these days. The procedure enhances the shape and size of the buttocks by injecting fat into them. As an added advantage, it helps contour other body areas as it uses liposuction to obtain the extra fat.
Having a beautiful butt isn’t something only slim women wish to achieve. Women of all shapes and sizes are eager to attain this fashionable look. However, is it possible to have this surgery if you’re plus size? Here, we take a closer look.
Why Is Weight Relevant?
When surgeons determine if someone is an excellent candidate for any procedure, they look at their weight. If your weight is roughly suitable for your height, your surgeon will usually consider you a good candidate. They use your BMI to work this out. BMI is a helpful indicator when it comes to whether you’re within a healthy body weight range. However, it is just an estimate. It has limitations too. Surgeons often overlook body composition, gender, age, and muscle mass when calculating BMI.
Who Is a Good Candidate for the BBL?
In general, surgeons consider patients to be good BBL candidates if their BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI of under 30 is best if you’re having any kind of cosmetic surgery.
Women who are overweight or obese may face more risks during surgery. Potential complications include problematic or delayed healing, DVT, and fluid collection. If your BMI is over 30, your surgeon may advise you to lose weight before having a BBL. You may need to maintain a healthy body weight for six months to enjoy the best surgical outcome.
On the other hand, some larger patients can have a BBL without any problems. The only way to know for sure whether you’re a good candidate is to arrange a consultation.
Will Being Plus Size Affect My BBL Result?
If your surgeon says you are an excellent plus-size BBL candidate, your procedure may be a little different. They will try to make your waist look as little as possible. They will do this by removing excess fat from your love handles and stomach. The result is a natural hourglass figure. There is no need to carry out fat grafts to the hips and buttocks. As a result, you’ll usually require less fat injected into your buttocks to create your desired butt shape.
I’m Overweight – Can I Have A BBL?
Some overweight patients can have a BBL without any issues. Others will need to lose some weight first for safety reasons. The best way to find out is to arrange to consult with a skilled and experienced surgeon.
Contact the ArtLipo team today, and you can find out more about whether a plus-size BBL is possible for you. We’re looking forward to booking your appointment and meeting with you.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
