How much fat do you need for a bbl?

Fat grafting for a BBL is highly variable depending on donor site availability and goals for the procedure.  In general the volume will range from 500cc each side to 1500cc if you were to look at 1 standard deviation.

    The amount of fat that is available is only one factor.   Your goals as well as your selection of your surgeon are important as well.

The question of whether a patient has "enough fat" is relative to their goals and expectations. Most patients have adequate fat for transfer, however, adequate for transfer does not necessarily guarantee a particular result. There must be some correlation between expectations and reality in order to ultimately obtain a satisfactory outcome. 

"BBL" or buttock augmentation is an excellent option for contouring the hip and buttocks area. However, there are limits to what can be accomplished. The primary limits are:
-donor sites available for fat transfer
-patient anatomy
Patients often forget that their shape is defined by more than mere fat content. Bone and muscle structure also plays a critical role in defining shape. While fat transfer can add to these contours, it cannot create them de novo. Patients with narrow hips will be hard pressed to achieve a dramatic contrast in waist to hip ratio.
It is also important to remember that not all of the grafted fat remains (up to 50% resorption rate). Thus more fat will need to be harvested and processed than can be reasonably expected to survive long term. I usually tell patients that for a moderate volume change they should expect at least a 500cc per cheek augmentation (assuming 50% resorption this leaves a 250 cc augmentation). In order to achieve this minimum, patients must have 1000 cc for harvest after processing (some is lost in the process). Less than this can potentially lead to a result so subtle it is difficult to appreciate.
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

It depends on how much fat is available for the transfer and on the patient's goals. Seek a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

It is difficult to say how much fat is enough. Each individual is different and some BBL's are limited by the amount of fat available to be harvested.

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and then fat grafting to the gluteal region. This is a safe and effective way to contour the lower body. After a successful Brazilian Butt lift, the fat that remains will stay there for the rest of your life. Like the rest of the tissue in your body this fat will grow and age with you.Choose a board certified plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your plastic surgeon and choose one wisely.Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote.

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern with us!
First I want to congratulate you for making this important decision. Deciding to get an aesthetic procedure to change your body and get a new life style is a big step!

Its ideal to see photos of you in order to give a better evaluation, the quantity of fat needed will depend of what you want, and how your body structure are. the areas we will find fat are entire abdomen, back, back and waist liposuction.
Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. For us your safety, always, is going to be first.

Have a great day!

Dr. JPG