More Question and Answer for Brazilian buttlift (BBL) Volume 3 with Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Question: Can my big, indented scar on the butt be removed by a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Answer: An assessment must then be made as to whether the problem is amenable to correction, and, if so, a decision must be made regarding which of the many treatment options available for scar revision is most appropriate for the specific clinical situation. These may require multiple modalities to achieve the best results. Sometimes fat grafting alone can produce a nice result, but frequently scar release or scar revision is needed as well. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in scar revision.
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
Question: What are the requirements for someone who is in remission from cancer and wants a BBL & liposculpture?
Question: What are the requirements for someone who is in remission from cancer and wants a BBL & liposculpture?
Answer: This is a decision that you should weigh carefully based upon your health and your overall benefit from a surgery like Brazilian buttlift (BBL). If you are cancer free and you are otherwise healthy, the BBL and liposuction would seem like a great choice for you. Your plastic surgeon may require clearance from your surgeon or oncologist before proceeding with the liposuction and BBL.
Question: How do surgeons consider how much fat will be removed?
Answer: For safety purposes 5000 cc is the generally accepted upper limit for liposuction in an outpatient setting, with the transfer being less than that. This number might decrease based upon patient weight, surgeon experience, and intra-operative findings. I have liposuctioned the abdomen, sides, flanks, lower back, upper back, posterior neck, submental areas, jowls, arms, thighs, calves, ankles, buttocks, hips, knees.
Question: What is a good or suggested amount for the fullness that I want?
Answer: Liposuction will remove the excess fat on your sides, abdomen, and back and make the waist as small as possible. The fat harvested can be transferred to the buttocks to ensure optimal fat viability and projection. You will probably need a TT to address the resulting skin laxity six months after the lipo and BBL. Consult via office or Skype with a board certified PS who performs hundreds of BBLs annually to determine the amount of fat that can be harvested to approximate the fullness you want.
Question: Can I combine a BBL and fat transfer to the breast?
Answer: Yes, these procedures can be performed at the same time, if the board certified plastic surgeon is an expert at all procedures. Lipo is performed with BBL and the harvested fat can be transferred to the buttocks and breast.
Question: What are the long term effects of a BBL on the gluteus muscles?
Answer: The great thing about this surgery is that the transformation that occurs in a couple of hours in the operating room trumps any period of time in the gym. Having said that, lunges, squats, and other exercises that cause hypertrophy of the gluteus muscles will help the result. Squats and lunges after a BBL will only increase muscle bulk and definition which is probably a good thing in most patients looking to achieve a more projected, lifted buttock. However, just make sure that the body fat percentage is held in check or you will lose some of the fat. And do not overdo it when you return to the gym; assess tolerance as your gradually build up to what you were able to do before the BBL.
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
Question: I am 5'8 and 278. I need to know if I would be a good candidate for the bbl surgery. If not what do I need to do?
Answer: Overall medical health and suitability of the procedure are just as important as the BMI. In my practice I look for a BMI approximating 30 to lessen the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance the results of the procedures. A BMI of 35 is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for this procedure. Your calculated BMI is 42.3 which indicates that losing 48 pounds would give you a BMI of 35.
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
Question: Can a patient with a history of rhabdomyolysis be considered for elective cosmetic surgery like BBL, Lipo 360, or tummy tuck?
Answer: Yes, a surgeon will be more inclined to perform surgery if you will get medical clearance from your physician. When you have completed that portion, I will suggest visiting a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
Question: Can this inverted triangle shape be a good candidate for BBL and arms lipo?
Answer: Based on your images, you can benefit from a bbl. However, your posterior picture is not clear enough to determine the proportion of your buttock. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
Question: If I have had a pneumothorax 2 years ago will that prevent me from having breast enlargement surgery or a BBL?
Answer: You will need a medical clearance from your physician in order to be a possible candidate. After receiving the clearance, I will suggest visiting a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination. Good luck with your surgery plans.
Question: How do surgeons consider how much fat will be removed?
Answer: For safety purposes 5000 cc is the generally accepted upper limit for liposuction in an outpatient setting, with the transfer being less than that. This number might decrease based upon patient weight, surgeon experience, and intra-operative findings. I have liposuctioned the abdomen, sides, flanks, lower back, upper back, posterior neck, submental areas, jowls, arms, thighs, calves, ankles, buttocks, hips, knees.
Question: What is a good or suggested amount for the fullness that I want?
Answer: Liposuction will remove the excess fat on your sides, abdomen, and back and make the waist as small as possible. The fat harvested can be transferred to the buttocks to ensure optimal fat viability and projection. You will probably need a TT to address the resulting skin laxity six months after the lipo and BBL. Consult via office or Skype with a board certified PS who performs hundreds of BBLs annually to determine the amount of fat that can be harvested to approximate the fullness you want.
Question: Can I combine a BBL and fat transfer to the breast?
Answer: Yes, these procedures can be performed at the same time, if the board certified plastic surgeon is an expert at all procedures. Lipo is performed with BBL and the harvested fat can be transferred to the buttocks and breast.
Question: What are the long term effects of a BBL on the gluteus muscles?
Answer: The great thing about this surgery is that the transformation that occurs in a couple of hours in the operating room trumps any period of time in the gym. Having said that, lunges, squats, and other exercises that cause hypertrophy of the gluteus muscles will help the result. Squats and lunges after a BBL will only increase muscle bulk and definition which is probably a good thing in most patients looking to achieve a more projected, lifted buttock. However, just make sure that the body fat percentage is held in check or you will lose some of the fat. And do not overdo it when you return to the gym; assess tolerance as your gradually build up to what you were able to do before the BBL.
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
Question: I am 5'8 and 278. I need to know if I would be a good candidate for the bbl surgery. If not what do I need to do?
Answer: Overall medical health and suitability of the procedure are just as important as the BMI. In my practice I look for a BMI approximating 30 to lessen the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance the results of the procedures. A BMI of 35 is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for this procedure. Your calculated BMI is 42.3 which indicates that losing 48 pounds would give you a BMI of 35.
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
Question: Can a patient with a history of rhabdomyolysis be considered for elective cosmetic surgery like BBL, Lipo 360, or tummy tuck?
Answer: Yes, a surgeon will be more inclined to perform surgery if you will get medical clearance from your physician. When you have completed that portion, I will suggest visiting a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
Question: Can this inverted triangle shape be a good candidate for BBL and arms lipo?
Answer: Based on your images, you can benefit from a bbl. However, your posterior picture is not clear enough to determine the proportion of your buttock. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
Question: If I have had a pneumothorax 2 years ago will that prevent me from having breast enlargement surgery or a BBL?
Answer: You will need a medical clearance from your physician in order to be a possible candidate. After receiving the clearance, I will suggest visiting a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination. Good luck with your surgery plans.
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