Will the fat in my hips be affected by birth control pills if I take them before the fat transfer?

Question

I want to have fat transferred to my hips but I'm scared the results will be affected by birth control pills. I haven't taken them yet but I plan to. If I have taken pills before the fat transfer, will the fat in my hips be affected?

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question! No birth control pills themselves will not affect the results of a fat transfer. However if you gain or loose weight because of being on birth control pills, then the transferred fat will grow or shrink depending on your body.Best of luck and hope this information helps!

- Dr. Roger Tsai @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Rafael Arenas, MD · Answer

There is no problem or relationship with the fat transfer and birth control pills; If there is a gain of weight due them or other circumstances the result can change.On an evaluation with a Board certified Plastic surgery an assessment of your case can be done a consult directly all this questions. Hope this help.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based in your question the  birth control pills themselves will not affect the results of a fat transfer.  However if you gain or loose weight because of being on birth control pills, then the transferred fat will grow or shrink depending on your body.but is recommended suspend the birth control and supplements you drink usually before 2 weeks to surgery.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question. I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure. My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist. 
Birth control itself shouldn't affect your results and or any other cosmetic procedure however if you do gain or lose weight that can alter results. If you end up going through with a surgery I would recommend you consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for more information and recommendations.
I hope that helps! Best of Luck! 
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD #CoreAesthetic Butt Augmentation Specialist Liposuction Specialist Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Ivegotnohips,
You will likely see your weight gain in a uniform distribution after a fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian buttock lift). The weight or fat that you gain after surgery will not necessarily all go to your buttock area. Similar to weight loss, It’s important to realize that weight loss will affect the entire body, but it may affect the buttock in a more pronounced manner
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery