Frequently Asked Questions
What if my BMI is just a little over?
The SixSurgery team has very strict BMI requirements for health and safety purposes. You must have a BMI of 30 or below (and sometimes 25 or below for certain procedures) before we can schedule a consultation.
Can I gain weight for a BBL?
We want to stress that we do not recommend gaining weight for a BBL as patients cannot guarantee that they will gain fat in the right places to transfer.
In addition to gaining weight under the skin, you will also gain weight around the organs or under the muscle (intra-abdominal fat). This intra-abdominal fat will not be accessible to liposuction and will detract from the appearance of your waistline, which will persist even after the BBL.
If you do this in hopes to lose weight after the surgery, we do not lose fat cells in one specific area when we lose weight. Instead, fat cells all over our bodies actually shrink. This may include your results. Example: Suppose you weigh 110lbs and gain 20lbs getting up to 130 before surgery. If you get back down to 119lbs after your BBL, fat cells all over your body, including your butt, will shrink and your new buttocks will lose volume.
How much fat is safe to remove during liposuction?
Typically, 4 to 6 litres is considered safe. The limit can be pushed higher for someone with a larger amount of fat. Somebody who has a lot more fat is typically able to tolerate more liposuction than someone who is more petite. The limiting factor is blood loss and fluid shift. Excessive liposuction can cause hemodynamic distress, cardiac events, severe blood loss, hyper coagulation and DIC (Disseminated intravascular coagulation). This is why we will always remain within the recommended safety limits during any liposuction procedure.
Are all cosmetic surgeons plastic surgeons?
Not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons. Cosmetic surgery is not a an official specialty and the term essentially describes any surgery performed to enhance one’s appearance. Technically, anyone who performs cosmetic treatments can call themselves a cosmetic doctor or cosmetic surgeon. For that reason, when someone calls themselves a cosmetic surgeon, you may not know what kind of training background they really have, and whether they have any formal training at all. Your cosmetic surgeon could in fact be a pediatrician or an anesthesiologist or a cardiac specialist. These are not medical specialties where doctors truly learn how to be cosmetic surgeons. This is why it is important to do your research and ensure that your cosmetic surgeon is board certified with all the required credentials, training and certifications.