Fat transfer to achieve an hourglass figure?

Is it possible to transfer tummy and under arm fat onto your buttocks and hips in order to give an hourglass shape? If so how much would be the cost and what are the recovery days? Thank you.

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A: Fat Transfer to Improve Hourglass Figure

Steven H. Williams, MD

Thanks for your question - In our San Francisco office we have been performing this procedure with good success.  Fat can be liposuctioned from various areas in the body (usually abdomen, flanks and thighs are used most commonly).  The fat is treated gently and processed to ensure maximum survival... more

A: Fat transfer is the gold standard for buttock augmentation

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

This is becoming a very common procedure in California. A lot of our patients ask for the fat transfer when lipousction is done. It is better known as Brazilian Buttock lift. In order to acheive a superior result ,great care should be done to ensure viability of the transferred fat. Minimal handling, suction... more

A: Tummy tuck and buttock lipoinjection

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Yes this is possible but not always achievable and I recently performed this procedure. Remember your shape is determined by your skeleton, muscle, fat and skin. Working on the fat and skin alone may not always be able to accomplsh your goals, if the musculo skeletal structures are not optimal.; Some other... more

A: Possible, but dicey

Scott E. Kasden, MD

The problem with transferred fat is that it is removed from its blood supply, and while a new supply is being established, some dies.  We can't predict how much will remain (if any), or if it will be even.  Be sure to go to someone who has a proven track record if you choose this. sek

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