Can Smartlipo Fat Be Used for Fat Transfer to the Butt?

There are several techniques available for fat transfer. Harvesting is one of the steps involved and is critical to the overall success of the fat transfer procedure. Since your surgeon is using Smartlipo technology with the contouring, you need to discuss about the details of harvesting the fat. If extensive laser lipolysis is done prior to harvesting, the fat may be damaged. The sequence between harvesting the fat and using laser lipolysis definitely can affect the quality and quantity of fat harvested.

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    Liposuction by itself will have to be performed to preserve fat architecture.  Any heat transmission through the fat will destroy fat integrity.  Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures and Brazilian buttlifts each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I would recommend against the use of SmartLipo when harvesting fat for transfer. It is possible to perform the laser treatment with the SmartLipo equipment after the harvest for transfer has been made. The heat of the laser treatment with SmartLipo will damage the fat cells and the transfer won't be reliable. Make sure you clarify this with your surgeon before you proceed. Best to you!