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Fat Transfer to Buttocks

asked 2 years ago by truth42 in miami,fl
Latest answer by Raj S. Ambay, MD
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Tags: buttocks, 190-209 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in

I am 198 lbs 5'4. How much fat can I have transfered to my buttocks? I want a big butt - knowing I will lose some fat transfer, it makes feel more is better than less. I been saving for this surgery for so long, I dont want to be disappointed.

19 answers to Fat Transfer to Buttocks

Brazilian buttock enahncement may need more sessions

You have to remember that the fat is purified and has to be put in layers of small amount for a good take of the fat. Putting all the fat in your buttock causes the fat not to take and you will benefit less. You can plan more than one session of fat grafting to the buttocks and this way it is safer and the fat has a better chance of staying in.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Volume Limits of Brazillian Butt Lift

The purpose of a Brazilian Butt Lift (Fat grafting to the buttocks) is NOT the shifting of all the body fat from all the body's areas to the buttocks but the shaping and volume restoration to IDEAL SHAPE, SIZE and PROPORTION of the buttocks. By limiting yourself to "I want a big butt ", I think you may be missing this point. At 5'4" and 198 pounds your BMI is 34 (Obese being 30 and over), I therefore assume by inference that a small butt is not your present problem but that... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

There is no known limit of how much fat can be transferred

In my opinion, it is more of an issue of proportion. Waist to hip and hip to thigh proportion. If your frame is wider, then adding a small amount of fat is kind of a drop in a bucket. If you are small framed, then adding that same small amount of fat can make a huge difference. I have done several hundred Brazilian Butt Lift procedures. Some women want to be as large as possible, others just want a little enlargement or shaping. Either way, this procedure can provide beautiful results!... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

You need a lot of fat transfered to your buttock in order to get a great result

I have had much experience in fat grafting to the buttocks for Brazillian Buttock Augmentation in Los Angeles. I have had patients from 105 lbs to more than 200 lbs. the best results were in those that had much fat available for harvesting. In my experience depending on the technique of harvesting, processing, and injecting the fat, at least 90% of the volume can stay. I have had several patients who have retained more than 90% of their buttock volume despite having had pregnacies, working... more

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian butt lift

Fat is injected throughout the buttocks evenly to create a round curvy shape. We are able to take fat from any area on the body where needed to improve your appearance and shape. The most fat we are allowed to inject is 400cc in each side. Remember when shaping and removing fat in the abdominal and waist area this will minimize the appearance of your waist and accentuate the appearance of your butt.

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

Fat transfer to buttocks

There is no real criteria for the amount of fat that can be transferred to the buttocks. However, if you are desiring large amounts, it may be best to perform in a staged procedure at two different times. If also depends on the amount of fat that you have elsewhere on your body to donate for the transfer procedure.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Amount of fat to be transferred for Brazilian Butt Lift

Generally, some surgeons feel that the rate of problems is higher when you exceed 850cc. However, this is more of an anecdotal report and an arbitrary limit that has not been scientifically validated.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Fat grafting to Butt in multile sessions

Multiple sessions for large volume transfers are required to do this safely and to maximize volume enhancement. Fat take is based upon you body's ability to bring blood to fat to preserve its viability. Also equally important is proportion; and your BMI is already on the higher side. I would speak with your plastic surgeon to ensure both partners are on the same page as it relates to expectations.

Raj S. Ambay, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer buttock augmentation

In general there is not a said limit on the amount of fat that can be transferred into the buttock. However like most things in plastic surgery, two things in particular deserve attention here. Firstly, the best aesthetic outcomes are those that create symmetric and proportionate results. Secondly, "the enemy of good is better" or bigger/more in this case. in other words, frequently when we try to produce excessive results complications more frequently... more

Ryan Stanton, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Fat grafting for Brazilian butt lift

Dear patient from Miami, I have been performing successful buttock enhancement also known as Brazilian butt lift using fat grafting with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for the past five years in Orange County, Ca. It works very well if you’re a good candidate with enough fat and realistic expectations. From your physical description being 5’4” tall and 198 lbs, there is sufficient amount fat to harvest (liposuction) for fat grafting. If fat harvested and treated with... more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you have it ,you can get it!

2 conditions are necessary to get a great result with your "Brazilian butt lift": sufficient donor areas such as the tummy,hips or thighs since more than 2 pints(maybe 3) of fat are needed to get a good result your butt need enough support or shape to support the plumping(we are just re inflating the mattress} in my experience aminimum of 450 cc is neede in each buttock to create the sexy shape you might want.... more

Christian G. Drehsen, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Buttock fat grafting

Fat grafting to the buttocks can be accomplished through harvesting of fat from several differnt donor sites.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer for Buttocks Augmentation

Fat transfers are great because there is no risk of allergic reaction since your body will accept its own fat without complications. Another great thing about this procedure is that it can be combined with other liposuction treatments. You can reduce your thighs while at the same time enlarging your buttocks. As long as the fat is installed appropriately, you should be fine. The physical amount of fat that can be transferred really depends on your body. You do not... more

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Brazilian Butt Lift volumes vary

The volume of fat thatcanbe transferred to the buttock is variable- factors such as buttock size, skin quality and desire for augmentation all factor into the planning for this procedure. Sometimes it is necessary to do follow up fat grafting procedures to achieve the best possible result. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer

There is no rules or studies that determined who much fat transfer is ideal for survival.. To use common sense nd following some principles we overcompensate some reabsorbing that always occurs and also you dint want to put to much because is important that the fat be in contact with normal and weel perfused tissues for better survival.

Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.
Mexico Plastic Surgeon

Fat Transfer to the Buttock for Augmentation and Lift-the Brazilian Buttock Lift

The Brazilian Buttock Lift utilizes your own fat to augment and lift. The amount of fat transferred and placement depends on: 1. Your aesthetic goals 2.Amount and quality of available fat for harvest 3. current size of your buttocks In my practice the amount of fat transferred ranges from 250 to 1250 cc's per side with an average of 650 cc's. Based on the information you provide, the limiting factor would be the current size and shape of your buttocks. A... more

Andrew Lyos, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian butt lift

The most we can inject is about 400 cc per side. The limiting factor is not overfilling in one area. Small pearls of fat is injected throughout the buttock, but not all in one place.

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Amount of fat transfer to the buttocks

The amount of fat transfer to the butt depends on the amount of tissue that is removed with a liposuction and how much is left over after this tissue is cleaned and processed. The amount of fat that is ultimately injected into the buttocks deep hands on the overlying skin and soft tissue. This fat must be injected in very small droplets so that the body has a chance to incorporate this new fat with the existing tissue. If a large amount of fat is injected into one large lump, you will be at... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian butt lift

In my experience, the limitation has been the buttock tissue elasticity and the amount of fat that is harvested. Usually I will liposuction all the necessary areas but you can only get some much good, usebale fat. I have performed higher fat transfers of about 400 to 500 cc per side in some situations when the buttcok tissue can accomodate the expansion and when there was enough fat to harvest.