Is 600 Cc Enough Fat to Make a Difference for Brazillian Butt Lift?

Question

I am considering getting 600 cc for brazillian butt lift. I went to two plastic surgeons. One said he will do it and the other said he will not because there will be hardly any improvement. But it's something I really want to do. Do you think it is worth it? Thank you.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
Without examining you myself, it is very difficult to answer this question for you definitively, but I do have a few thoughts (having successfully performed a great many of these procedures myself) that hopefully will help you.
Most importantly, you should realize that the goal of a BBL is to establish new proportions between your thighs, back, abdomen, waist, and buttocks, NOT to simply make the buttocks larger.  It is the combination of a reduction on the prominence of these other areas, in combination with the increase in volume of the buttocks, that produces the pleasing change in appearance we associate with a good outcome from this operation. 
This volume required will of course also depend on your body type and proportions now- so it's not possible to tell you that any particular volume would achieve your goal. Let's use breast implants as an analogy... obviously a 300 cc implant would look different in a patient who is very thin, has little of her own breast tissue, and has never had children than it would in a patient who is a bit heavier and has had a couple of kids, right? This is not that different- what matters is not the absolute volume transferred, but how effectively it is REDISTRIBUTED. This, in turn is all about experience with this procedure. 
So the question is not how much fat would need to be placed to achieve your goal, but really, the question should be, "Will the combination of the fat removal from the areas planned and grafting to the buttocks achieve the shape I am looking for?". The second most important question should be, "How many of these particular operations has my surgeon performed?".... They should be able to show you photos of patients they have personally performed this procedure on, which show results you would be pleased with.

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

Brazilian butt lift is so popular because it enables your
plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. 
Liposuction is performed in all the areas that you mentioned to shape
your body.

The amount of fat needed depends on the shape and needs of
each individual patient, however in general at least 500cc per buttock need to
be placed to see a significant difference. On average patients typically
receive around 800cc per buttock side for a total of 1600cc of fat
transfer.  However just like a breast
augmentation the amount of fat needed various from patient to patients.  Also the sculpting done with the liposuction is
a big part of the procedure to improve the overall shape.  The fat can be placed in specific areas and
combined with the liposuction to help you achieve the results that you desire!

However if a patient has a BMI of 22 they typically will
have enough fat for the Brazilian butt lift. 
If they are smaller than this then they will need to consider doing an
augmentation with implants.

When considering this procedure it is very important that
you have your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

In general of the procedures that I perform this is one
where patients tend to be universally extremely happy.

I hope this helps.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! You will see a result for sure, maybe not a dramatic one,but you will see a difference.  Discuss with your plastic surgeon what your goals are. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oak Brook

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about how much
fat can be transferred when they undergo a Brazilian butt lift.Without adequate pictures or a physical
examination it’s virtually impossible to estimate how much fat can be
transferred in any particular patient.Your pictures suggest that inadequate donor sites may represent a
significant problem if your goal is a 600cc transfer per buttock.The
lack of donor sites may also be compounded by the inability to contour the
surrounding structures.Liposuction of
adjacent areas significantly contributes to the aesthetic result in most
patients undergoing this procedure.Under
these circumstances, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who
has experience performing Brazilian butt lift surgery is essential.This surgeon can help develop a realistic
treatment plan that not only considers your aesthetic goals but your anatomic
findings as well.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

As you have read, a significant factor in reshaping the buttocks with a Brazilian butt lift is secondary to the liposuction of the abdomen, hips, flanks, and thighs.  Liposuctioning the areas around the buttocks gives the illusion of a more shapely, projecting buttocks, even if no fat is injected into the buttocks. 

	However, the other significant factor in a Brazilian butt lift is injection of the harvested fat into the buttocks to increase projection and improve the shape even more than with liposuction alone.  It is impossible to tell from your photo if you have enough fat to transfer 600cc of fat to each buttock without causing a deformity to the donor site, but it looks doubtful.  If your goal is to transfer 600cc of fat total (i.e. 300cc to each buttock) this is a more reasonable goal, but again, it is difficult to tell if you have even enough fat for that.

	In my practice, I perform Brazilian butt lifts nearly as often as breast augmentations and tummy tucks.  I have found that in a thin person such as yourself, strategic liposuction of the areas around the buttocks with transfer of as little as 250cc to 300cc per buttocks can make a significant difference in someone with a slender frame.

	Jaime Perez, M.D.

	Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida

	Brazilian Butt Lift Specialist in Tampa, Florida

Ricardo A. Meade, MD · Answer

That would assume 300cc per side. When doing a buttock augmetation (which I don't) the implants average about 300cc and they make quite a difference so it certainly would be enough but if the technique/circumstances are such that you get all six hundred in but they don't survive . . . then you may be looking at a slightly inadequate amount. Nonetheless, I'm judging based on a very angled photograph that is not scientific at all so you're best off listening to your board certified plastic surgeon

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question
600 cc of fat is typically a significant change.  There are limits to the amount of fat you can transfer both in terms of fat survival as well as (especially in your case) ability to harvest enough fat.
In addition, for patients that are relatively thin, the improvement from liposuction itself (a significant part of the difference in contour) tends to be less.
I hope this helps.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

If it is 600 cc per side then yes that is a signifcant change.  However, judging by your body, I doubt that you would have enough fat to inject 600 per side, so I am assuming 300 cc per side is what we are talking about.
That is not a significant change over time.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes in a petite figure. Seek a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

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