Fat transfer from thighs to legs and buttocks?

My thighs are fat compared to my tiny legs, and I have flat buttocks too. Can fat be taken from my thighs and injected into the desired areas, or is there any other procedure for my legs that you can suggest other than cosmetic surgery?

2 answers to “Fat transfer from thighs to legs and...”

A: Fat can be transfered anywhere

David Shafer, MD

 It is technically possible to transfer your own fat to anywhere else on your body.  However, you really need to consider the benefits versus the possible outcomes.  For areas like the cheeks or the breast or the buttocks, fat transfer works great.  For areas where the skin is thinner or... more

A: Fat injection to legs is complex

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Although fat injection to the buttocks is an widely accepted and performed procedure, fat injection to the legs is less accepted and not commonly performed. This is for several reasons: blood supply, edema, minimal subcutaneous tissue, circumferential and longitudinal anantomy, etc. You may want to contact... more

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