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Type of Fat for Transfer After Brazilian Butt Lift?

asked 2 years ago by ChrissyXXX in The Netherlands
Latest answer by Sirish Maddali, MD
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Tags: buttocks, weight

Can the types of fat that came from either a muscular or fattier body through Brazilian butt lift be used for Fat transfer?

3 answers to Type of Fat for Transfer After Brazilian Butt Lift?

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Amount of fat obtained during fat transfer is important

In a Brazillian butt-lift, the idea is to introduce fat into the buttocks via fat transfer. The fat is transferred from other areas of fat abundance. A very muscular individual might have minimal fat that can be obtained for the procedure. It really depends on the individual. If you can obtain enough fat from other areas of the body, that fat can be safely transferred. However, as with all contouring procedures, it is important that you maintain your weight after the procedure. Good... more
Sirish Maddali, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Volume of fat is what is important

 Brazillian Butt Lift requires a tremendous amount of fat.  So, the real issue is obtaining enough volume of fat for the procedure.  It is best to harvest fat from your abdominal wall and your thighs.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Types of fat for Brazillian Butt Lift

As long as you can obtain enough fat it generally doesn't matter where it comes from as long as you maintain a stable weight. Certain types of fat may be more sensitive to weight gain or loss and subsequent changes in weight can effect the transferred fat in the same way it would have effected the donor site.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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