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Can Fat Removed Via Liposuction From the Abdomen be Transferred to Butt?

asked 1 year ago by OC Mama in Newport Beach, CA
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 266 times
Tags: abdomen, buttocks, combination, effective

I'm considering liposuction in the abdomen area and use that fat to be injected to my buttocks. Is this possible? This will be my first time for liposuction/contour. I heard that fat removed for the first time is best to be used for transfer.

14 answers to Can Fat Removed Via Liposuction From the Abdomen be Transferred to Butt?

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Fat injections to the buttock only works in a small percentage of patients.

Fat grafting from the abdomen to the buttocks has only so -so results and may last 3-12 months and is often done every 3 months for a few times.  Liposuctioning around the buttocks and on the thighs and hips does more for shaping the buttock and by itself may be all you need.  Adding a little fat at least won't hurt anything and may turn out just fine. Trust your doc's opinion.  Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Yes, this is called the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Yes, Fat can be removed from areas where you don't want it and placed into your buttocks.  I have been doing this for over 13 years.  It's a great procedure.  And the results do last when done correctly.  I have seen some of my patients at about 10 years after their buttocks augmentation procedure and they look as good as they did at about 3 months.  I have also had a few patients who gained a few pounds over the subsequent years and their buttocks got... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

DiscoverTheBeauty.com

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Fat transfer to the buttocks is being done commonly

In the last few years, the Brazilian butt lift is becoming increasingly popular. Liposuction is done on an area such as the abdominal area and the extra fat is processed and injected as fat grafting into the buttock.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Brazilian butt lift

Yes, any fat I remove can be transferred to any other area. One of the more common places I transfer fat is the buttock area with contouring of the hips and thighs around it to achieve the "Brazilian butt lift".
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift

There are several different methods to perform the actual liposuction and processing of the fat following the liposuction as well as the re-injection of the fat to the buttocks; however, the actual techniques used can impact how much of the fat is still present at one year following the Brazilian buttock lift. It is the combination of the fat transfer to the buttocks as well as the removal of the fat from the abdomen and lower back/flanks that improves the overall contour of the... more
Luis Zapiach, MD

Paramus Plastic Surgeon

www.artplasticsurgeons.com

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Brazilian butt lift

Of course it can.  For a moderate augmentation of the buttock, I normally take fat from multiple areas.  These include the abdomen, love handles, upper back, lower back, and thighs when necessary.  Please have a look at our gallery where many patients have had these areas liposuctioned. See the link below.  
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian butt lift

Fat transfer is certainly possible after liposuction. The removal of the fat needs to be done differently so you should make sure that your plastic surgeon is familiar with the various techniques.  
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Moving Fat from the Belly to the Butt

Yes, you can have fat removed from your abdomen and injected into your butt.  Without pictures or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice or know if you are a good candidate.     Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Brazilian butt lift, is a very popular procedure

Yes, fat can be liposuctioned from the abdomen and transferred or injected into the buttock area for enhancement. This is a very technique dependent procedure, the surgeon has to remove the fast under low negative suction pressures not to injur the fat, the serum and broken cells need to be removed and the fat has to be transplanted to the desired area in minute amounts under the gluteal muscle, into the muscle into the buttock fat and under ths skin. One has to imagine and do this in a... more
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
+1

Fat transfer to buttocks

It is certainly possible to remove fat from the abdomen and transfer it to the buttocks.  This is called a brazilian butt lift.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Transfer to the Buttocks, the Brazilian Butt Lift

Yes, fat can be transferred from the abdomen to the buttocks, but typically we are also removing fat from around the waist and from the thighs.  Improving these surrounding contours does a lot to accentuate the buttocks, so its not just the fat injected into the buttocks that is doing the job.  The fat removed initially (as opposed to a repeat liposuction in the future) is better in the sense that it tends to be purer, with less fibrous tissue, less fluid, and less traumatized fat... more
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Can Fat Removed Via Liposuction From the Abdomen be Transferred to Butt?

Dear OC Mama, In a nutshell, yes, fat that is removed during liposuction of the abdomen can be transferred to your buttocks. Depending on how much buttock enhancement you desire, fat may also need to be removed from other areas. Performing liposuction of the hips, thighs, and waistline can also help accentuate the curves of your buttocks. I would discuss your concerns with an experienced plastic surgeon. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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LIPOTRANSFER

The simple answer is yes the fat can be liposuction from the abdomen and injected into butt. Your surgeon has to do this in a gentle, careful, and limited manner and there are possible complications and side effects.   Robin T.W. Yuan, M. D.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilan Butt Lift

Yes all fat the is liposuctioned from any where in the bod can be processed and transfered to the buttocks. This is what is generally known as BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT. Removal of fa in certain strategic areas aroud the buttock and waist can enhance the buttock and the curves of the body
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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