Many women seek a BBL to highlight their curves and achieve a well-proportioned shape. This is especially true for lean and athletic patients who wish for a fuller, rounder backside and more feminine silhouette.
However, individuals who are on the thin side often worry that they do not have enough fat for a transfer and ask: Can you get a BBL if you’re skinny?
Continue reading to find out the answer to this question and learn all about butt augmentation options for slim patients.
What is a BBL?
A Brazilian butt lift, often referred to as a BBL, is a surgical procedure designed to enhance buttock shape, size, position, and contours.
It involves performing liposuction on an area of the body with excess fat, like the abdomen, flanks, back, or thighs, and reinjecting it into the buttocks to augment curves and transform the patient’s silhouette.
Can You Get a BBL if You’re Skinny?
Because it relies on an autologous fat transfer, lean patients often want to know: Can you get a BBL if you’re skinny?
In order to appreciate a noticeable difference in buttock shape and size, patients will need a minimum of 500 cc of transferable fat for each buttock. Typically, an average of 800 cc is injected into each side to achieve optimal outcomes.
What Are Butt Augmentation Options for Thin Patients?
If you have a BMI of less than 22 and insufficient fat for grafting, there are other ways to reshape your buttocks.
One option is butt implants or butt implants combined with an autologous fat transfer.
You may also wish to consider a Sculptra injectable butt lift as nonsurgical and subtler alternative.
An in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for BBL and have sufficient fat for a transfer.
Request a BBL Consultation Today
If you are considering a Brazilian butt lift, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Navin Singh.
