Smart Lipo for Brazilian Butt Lift?

Daniel P. Markmann, MD answers: Brazilian Butt Lift through Smart Lipo?

Can Brazilian Butt Lift be done with fat obtained through Smart Lipo, or does the fat have to be harvested through traditional Liposuction?

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
4 months ago

Definitely wouldn't recommend it!

Smart Lipo uses a laser to break up and melt the fat cells, killing them. What you have to understand is that the Brazilian procedure doesn't just transfer fat. This procedure is really a way of transferring the cells that store the fat, Fat Cells. The goal is to transfer these cells in a way that they survive in their new location, the soft tissues of the buttocks. Therefore, laser liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, and even power assisted liposuction are probably a bad idea as they all will damage more fat cells.

This is a very tedious and delicate procedure. We do everything we can to preserve the fat cells. I have performed this procedure hundreds of times over the past 12+ years, and have refined my technique to what I have found that works. However there maybe docs out there who would use these alternative liposuction techniques. Be sure you choose a reputable and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your procedure. And, be sure you can see lots of before and after photos with good results that you would be happy with. Good luck!

Dr M

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A: Smart Lipo and Butt Enhancement

Samir Shureih, MD
3 months ago

The fat harvested for transfer to the buttocks should be suctioned in a gentle manner to assure an alive cells to be transfered, this will assure a lasting result. Smart lipo will kill most of the fat cells and they will not survive the transfer.

Alive fat cells and probably alve stem cells is what we are transfering, to get a long lasting result.

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A: Why Brazilian butt lift should not be done with smart lipo

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
1 month ago

Smart lipo literally boils the fat cells.

These fat cells are not viable and will not be available for fat grafting. Fat grafting is a very specialized procedure that takes a lot of care.

The video below explains what it takes to harvest a succesful fat graft, see also the linked blog post on subject.

How long do fat injections last? from CosmeticSurg.net on Vimeo.

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