Is the Amount of Fat Absorbed Less if Injected Under the Muscle?

asked 1 year ago by Jasmine in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Usha Rajagopal, MD
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Tags: under muscle, absorption, fat

I'm thinking about getting the Brazilian Butt Lift for a very long time and I've heard that fat gets reabsorbed back into the body anywhere from 20% to 60% or even all of the injected fat. If the fat is injected under the muscle, is it proven that the rate of absorption significantly less?

7 answers to Is the Amount of Fat Absorbed Less if Injected Under the Muscle?

How to improve long term results during brazilian buttock lift

Injecting fat deep within the gluteal muscle has been shown to improve the long term survival of the fat cells and therefore give a longer lasting effect. The blood supply is more pronounced in the muscle and that is why the newly transferred fat cells have a greater chance of surviving. Fat injected just above the muscle (deep subcutaneous layer) can also do reasonably well. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Graft Survival

Regarding: "Is the Amount of Fat Absorbed Less if Injected Under the Muscle? I'm thinking about getting the Brazilian Butt Lift for a very long time and I've heard that fat gets reabsorbed back into the body anywhere from 20% to 60% or even all of the injected fat. If the fat is injected under the muscle, is it proven that the rate of absorption significantly less?" For the grafted fat to survive, it needs to be removed under low pressure, be kept on ice to... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Brazillian butt lift

The Brazilian butt lift involves grafting fat which has been harvested from various areas of one's body. Typically, this is from the abdomen, flanks, back, and medical thighs. The fat is then injected in all layers of the buttocks, including the muscles. The technique may vary amongst different plastic surgeons, but it must be performed by one with much experience. Expect between 20-30% absorption. Another major issue is the surgeon's artistic ability.... more

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.AdvancedAesthetic.com

Fat Injected Into the Muscle: Brazilian Butt Lift

Though fat injected under the muscle last longer, only a small amount can be transferred due to the size of the area. It is not enough to have a significant result.

Usha Rajagopal, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Placement of fat in a Brazilian butt lift

The Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective technique that can improve the contour of your bottom and create a beautiful result. It is a combination of procedures that consists of aggressive liposuction of the abdomen hips and waist and lower back, separation and processing of the fat that has been collected, and strategic grafting to the gluteal area. In our practice, this is one of our most popular procedures. To help create the result of the patients are looking for, it is... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

The influence of injecting fat into muscle during Brazilian Buttock Lift

Injecting the fat into the muscle when performing a brazilian butt lift will likely result in a higher percentage of fat graft survival. However, the fact that so many factors influence fat graft survival, make it difficult to determine the exact influence.