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Question from a patient · Plastic Surgery

Do I have to add weight to do lipo- how long does it take to heal from lipo. Do I have to use the fats for BBL? Is there a scar with lipo?

Aisha Abiola · United Kingdom
Bolaji Ahmed Ibrahim Verified doctor
FWACS · Nigeria · 7 Jul 2026
Interesting questions! Thank you, Aisha Abiola. First, I will not recommend you do weight gain because you want to have liposuction. There are numerous attending problems with excess weight gain. Also, before a liposuction can be done, weight loss regime may be recommended for some patients. Lastly, liposuction has ev
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