I am trying to get more details on the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. I am scheduled to have my procedure in May however, I’m concerned with the fat into muscle technique and the risk of fat embolism. My surgeon is board certified in the US. However, is this technique common? And how worried should I be that this technique is used?
January 11, 2018
Answer: Very good question! I'm so glad you are doing your research about this procedure. It is a wonderful procedure for many if not most people, but as you point out it is not without risks and possible complications - some of them very serious. I do my best to avoid intramuscular fat transfer because of the risk of fat emboli and serious bleeding. I make every attempt to keep my transfers in the subcutaneous space (below the skin and above the muscle) to reduce the risks of these complications. Talk to your board certified plastic surgeon about his or her technique before your surgery and express your concerns and have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction before your proceed. Be informed. Good luck and best wishes!
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January 11, 2018
Answer: Very good question! I'm so glad you are doing your research about this procedure. It is a wonderful procedure for many if not most people, but as you point out it is not without risks and possible complications - some of them very serious. I do my best to avoid intramuscular fat transfer because of the risk of fat emboli and serious bleeding. I make every attempt to keep my transfers in the subcutaneous space (below the skin and above the muscle) to reduce the risks of these complications. Talk to your board certified plastic surgeon about his or her technique before your surgery and express your concerns and have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction before your proceed. Be informed. Good luck and best wishes!
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January 10, 2018
Answer: BBL and fat injection I think that as more knowledge is learned about the risks of surgery, and as more doctors become more comfortable with the anatomy, the trend now is to avoid deep muscle placement so to minimize the risk of an intravascular injection. I have always tried to place it in the subcutaneous space as I was always concerned about the increased risk going into the deep muscle.
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January 10, 2018
Answer: BBL and fat injection I think that as more knowledge is learned about the risks of surgery, and as more doctors become more comfortable with the anatomy, the trend now is to avoid deep muscle placement so to minimize the risk of an intravascular injection. I have always tried to place it in the subcutaneous space as I was always concerned about the increased risk going into the deep muscle.
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