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Can Stem Cells Fat Grafting Be Used for Brazilian Butt Lift?

asked 2 years ago by missy mouse in Orlando Fl
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: buttocks, stem cell

5 answers to Can Stem Cells Fat Grafting Be Used for Brazilian Butt Lift?

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Brazilian Buttock enhancement

Fat transfer remains the best method available in cosmetic surgery for buttock enhancement. The fat we harvest by liposuction contains lots of stem cells and those cells probably play a major role in the final results and the longivity of the results. There is no quick easy and cost effective way to purify the fat to get only stem cells. One day we will.
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Stem cell fat transfer for the Brazilian Butt Lift

Whenever using traditional methods of fat grafting, stem cells naturally accompany the fat cells that are transferred. However, if you are asking if a pure transfer of fat can be accomplished, this is a more difficult and complex and costly process. IT requires isolating the SVF (stromal vascular fraction) via use of enzymes and centrifugation. Although used in experimental studies, I do not beleive it has been used for the BBL
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Stem cells and a Brazilian Butt lift

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and grafting this fat to the gluteal (butt) region. This is a safe and great way to create a tight waist and abdomen and a full, beautiful bottom. Although popular in the press, stem cells cannot be used for a Brazilian butt lift. Stem cells are a very small population of cells in your body that later developed into various types of tissue or organs. This ability... more
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Yes, stem cells can and are being used for Brazilian Butt Lift

The fat we transfer is loaded with them. Although when we perform the Brazilian Butt Lift, we do not inject pure stem cells, they are definitely there and most likely act to enhance the results. Fat is the number one source of stem cells today. There is a great deal of research taking place on this subject. I have performed the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure for over 12 years, and have hundreds of happy patients. I also work with a company that performs research on fat stem cells.... more
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Can stem cells be used for my Brazilian Butt Lift?

Hi there- While I do a great many Brazilian Butt Lifts (please see my photos and other answers on the topic), and know that amazing results are possible in my hands as well as those of other skilled and experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, there is currently no practically available way to use PURIFIED stem cells for this purpose. The harvest of stem cells, when used for treatment of disease, is done by drilling into your bone marrow (where they are plentiful), or by giving you... more

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