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Do I Have Enough Fat to Acheive a Significant Increase in my Butt Size? (photo)

Hi all, I'm 5'3", 110lbs and interested in a Brazilian Butt Lift but I don't know if I have enough fat to get the projection I want (see pic). I'm willing to gain weight, so my question is: How many pounds would you suggest? I'd like a tinier waist, rounded hips (like Kim Kardashian)and no more pesky side dents (by the way, do these side dents have a name?). Thank you!

This question is asked by almost every BBL patient your size.  You already have a great little figure but will a BBL give you a popped out butt like in the little black skirt?  Actually, you have a very favorable anatomy for this surgery.  The curves that will enhance your relationships (waist to hip, lumbar lordosis, overall gluteal shape) will make you a before and after case that many patients would request.  As far as if its what you have in mind or not, that's a slightly longer conversation to be had with your board certified plastic surgeon.  Best wishes

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Will a Laser Treatment Along With Fat Transfer Extend The Fat Transfer Results?

I am considering fat transfer treatment to smooth the appearance of acne scars along my cheeks. One surgeon I consulted with said using a laser treatment in same session as fat transfer, will improve results. Is this true?

I agree that you will likely see better results if you undergo both procedures.  I also agree that this is not due to either of these making the other better, but that they help in different ways.  The fat will help fill in any volume deficiencies and the laser will help with skin irregularities.  Best of luck.

Colin Pero, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

I Want a VERY LARGE Size Butt but I Don't Know if I Have Enough Fat To Transfer? (photo)

I am about 5'5 and 135 pounds.I have stomach of a 3-4 month pregnant woman, in my thighs i have a fair amount of fat it is not TOO big but not TOO small, im looking for an extreme fat transfer to the buttocks and hips(photos will show)which ive only seen with butt implants. I also hear that 30-60% of the fat melts away or dies after the procedure and i DO NOT want it to fade. what is the best option for me? also is it safe to receive a breast and butt augmentation at the same time?

The largest volume of fat that most have injected will change the shape of the buttock, some consider that extreme.  Look at the photos of doctors that do this surgery regularly and see if that qualifies as extreme to you.  I have patients that think some of my results are 'extreme' but to my view they're not at all (nor were they to the patient's view). 

In terms of combining the implant with fat, it's possible but most try to stay away from the implants because they come hand in hand with too many complications.  What you're looking for sounds like it needs to be brought down to the reality of what can be done.  A BBL is not intended for extreme differences in volume (to my view of what 'extreme' implies).  It is however capable of a big difference. 

Lastly, the photo you've included looks great, but I'm not sure if that's what you want the end result to look like.  If it is, then it depends on what you have to start with.  If you're close, then it can be done.  IF you're not anywhere near that, save your money.  Fat works with implants, but few are able to reproducibly get the same results consistently.  Too many seromas (fluid) and hematomas and wound infections and such.

Best wishes!

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon