If I place a light weight heating pad on my buttock after BBL will more fat survive?

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Since the fat needs blood and circulation to survive, would the heat pad increase the chance of more fat surviving?

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.How much of the fat survives during a fat transfer is highly
variable and is dependent on several variables including surgeon, surgical
technique, technique of fat grafting, health of the patient, and post-operative compliance by the
patient. Extreme heat/cold
compresses are usually discouraged post-operatively as they can cause burns on
the patient without the patient being aware because the skin in the surgical
area is usually numb immediately post op. We usually provide our patients with a detailed outline of recommended
post op instructions that we have found help encourage the maximum amount of
fat survival. Your board certified
plastic surgeon should be able to provide you with their recommendations for
your post-op recovery.Good luck
with your journey!

Humberto Palladino, MD, FACS · Answer

The fat survival is dependent mainly on surgical technique and the amount of fat injected in relation to the volume of the buttock. There are no studies showing heating the area will improve fat survival. I will also cautioned you about heating or cooling pads after plastic surgery since your skin sensation is likely decreased and you might be at risk for skin damage. Congratulations on your recent procedure. Best to you!

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There are no known external methods, temperature included, that are proven to help injected fat survive better. I would avoid the application of heat as you also do not want to promote fat breakdown or increase the risk of infection.

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