It is actually 79% but I think the numbers may be somewhat misleading

Daniel P. Markmann, MD answers: Why is fat transfer the lowest rated procedure on RealSelf?

Fat transfer or grafting has slid into the lowest rated procedure on RealSelf's "Worth it" index. Just 27% of consumers say fat transfer was "Worth it". Why is this the case?  Is there something wrong with the procedure, patient selection, doctor technique?

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
4 months ago

If you go to the Brazilian Butt Lift Questions. There is usually a picture on the right hand side that asks "Was It Worth It?" The percentage for this procedure is actually 79%

I think part of the problem is that on the ranking system list, it doesn't specify Brazilian Buttocks Lift, it only lists Fat transfer. Fat Transfer can include any other body part that the fat is transferred to, such as the face or breast.

I have performed hundreds of Brazilian Buttocks Augmentations and have never had a single patient come back unhappy. There have been a few that said (at a 6 months or a year post op) that they were very happy, but wished their buttocks was as full as it was when they woke up from surgery. But, I have never had anyone lose all of their fat or complain that they were unhappy.

I think this is a great procedure when well done. But it is somewhat unpredictable. I think that some of the unpredictability has to do with the technique used by the surgeon and some has to do with what patients do after surgery while recovering. Everything has to be optimal to get great results.

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