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Hello lildoethe2,The volume of fat that can be safely injected into the buttock varies from patient to patient, and it will depend on the patient's anatomy, as well as his/her cosmetic goals. Make sure to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon before surgery and correct any misconceptions you may have about the procedure and its outcomes. Your surgery will be easier to plan if you and your doctor can discuss your desired results in more detail. With appreciation, Dr. De La Cruz.
The amount of the fat aspirate that can actually be used as fat to transfer to the buttocks can vary based on the technique of fat retrieval. Regular lipo translates into 30% of fat volume available, but VASER lipo allows for use of 60 % of fat available for transfer. A consultation with a VASER specialist will help you appreciate how much can be removed and be available for transfer.
I tell all my patients, There are 3 limitations as to how much bigger your buttocks will be.... 1) How much fat you give me to work with? 2) How much fat your Buttocks Holds. And, 3) How much fat survives. So, If you give me a little fat to remove, your butt gets a little fat, most ...
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I usually leave very small drains in each of the places where I did the liposuction. I usually remove these drains about 4 days after surgery. How long it takes for drainage to disappear essentially depends upon how much fluid needs to drain out and how well it can drain out. If you are d...