Achieve a Stable
Knowing Your Body Mass Index
The best candidates for a Brazilian Butt Lift are often women at the upper limit of their normal weight (18.5 – 24.9) to overweight (25.0 – 29.9).
Generally speaking, we strongly recommend that you be at a healthy and stable weight before undergoing a BBL or any other type of surgery. If you are in the midst of a weight loss journey, we ask that you come within 10 pounds of your target weight, and that your Body Mass Index (BMI) be below 30.
Unlike traditional (diet and exercise) weight loss methods, which do not target specific fat cells, any weight loss that occurs after BLL will result in a reduction of body fat across your entire body. If you begin to lose weight, the transferred fat cells in your buttocks will behave the same as non-transferred cells.
Ideal Candidates: Not Too Thin, Not Too Heavy
The ideal candidates for BBL procedures are typically living within a healthy weight range or are slightly overweight. Why? To achieve noticeable and balanced results, you need to have enough excess fat in other areas of your body that can be harvested for transfer.
How Much Fat Survives After a BBL? Approximately 50-70% of the new fat cells survive after a BBL procedure, while your body absorbs the rest. The fat cells take about 3 to 6 months to stabilise and integrate into the surrounding tissue, after which it will become a natural part of your body.
On average, BBL costs range from $5,000 to $15,000 in the United States. e clinics offer financing options to make the procedure more accessible. Patients should research and compare different providers before making a decision.
BMI for tummy tuck and combo procedures, like a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and a breast augmentation, for example, must be 32 or less. If your BMI is currently too high for the procedure you would like done, there is still plenty of hope for you to lower your BMI.
The average TOTAL cost of skinny bbl depends on how many areas of liposuction we perform to “hunt” the fat. The average cost of this procedure ranges from $10,900-$18,000 depending on the number of procedures performed. Keep in mind that you also get a complete body resculpting (abdomen and waist) with this procedure.
There is no minimum weight requirement for a Brazilian butt lift procedure, but there does need to be adequate fat on your body for the fat transfer to your buttocks. Those who have insufficient fat for liposuction are not candidates for BBL surgery.
Skinny BBLs are basically regular BBLs (Brazilian butt lift surgeries) for slender, fit individuals who don't have a lot of excess fat. Traditionally, BBLs have targeted individuals with a bit of excess stubborn fat. This fat is “harvested” (removed via liposuction) and then relocated to the buttocks and hips.
Large weight fluctuations can affect the long-term results of your BBL. Gaining a lot of weight could lead to an unbalanced look, and it might diminish the more sculpted appearance you achieved through the surgery. That's why maintaining a stable, healthy weight is key.
Avoid foods, drinks and herbal supplements than can increase risk of bleeding and bruising. Avoid aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Motrin, blood thinners, vitamin E, omega-3, fish oil, and alcohol. Use Tylenol in place of other over the counter pain medications.
The BBL smell is often described as musty or slightly sour, but it should not be overpowering.
Excess fat in the body can lead to a host of potential complications that could affect the final results while delaying recovery. Therefore, most board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States often advise their patients to lose weight before scheduling any invasive cosmetic procedure.
Weight Management for BBL
Gaining weight specifically for a BBL isn't recommended. Instead, if you're a candidate, focus on maintaining a stable weight to ensure the best results. Surgeons prefer patients with a BMI between 25 and 30, as this range often provides sufficient fat.
The fat for BBL is taken from a “donor area” with fat to spare, most often the thighs and hips, abdomen and flanks, and lower and mid back. However, while these are often the most popular donor sites, fat can be taken from any area of the body and transferred to the buttocks for a BBL.
It is important to note that plastic surgeons recommend that patients maintain a stable weight after undergoing a BBL since dramatic fluctuations in weight can affect the results tremendously. This means that exercising and weight loss can potentially reduce the results delivered by the BBL.
But the average total cost of the procedure from an experienced surgeon – including followup care – can easily be anywhere from $6,000 to $18,000 or more, based on your geographic location and many other factors. Because it's a cosmetic surgery, a BBL is typically not covered by health insurance.
Year Ten. Ten years after your BBL surgery, you can expect to have the same desired butt from your cosmetic procedure. However, you should stick to a healthy weight and avoid any drastic changes to ensure your butt stays plump and perky and your body remains proportional.
We suggest a total of 5-10 lymphatic drainage massages as part of your BBL aftercare plan. This package is designed to offer a comprehensive approach to your healing, addressing various aspects like reducing swelling, alleviating discomfort, breaking down scar tissue, and speeding up overall recovery.
Compression garments are worn for at least one month
Williams, who adds that many find the liposuctioned areas to be tender, but not overly sensitive. "Patients should expect to have a recovery period that consists of mild to moderate pain and most need some degree of pain medication for the first four to five days."