How Much Fat Needed to See Brazilian Butt Lift Results?

Hi there-
There is no firm answer to the question of whether or not your abdomen should be harvested, but in my practice, I generally follow the rule that the more fat I can get, the better.
I have come to believe this after a lot of experience doing Brazilian Butt Lifts, because (as is commonly understood) some of the fat grafted will be re-absorbed- therefore the more that is placed, the better. Also, the appearance of the buttocks is never judged (whether by you or admirers of your new bottom) in isolation, but rather within the context of the surrounding structures... improving the appearance of your abdomen would enhance the buttock outcome, and vice versa.
I almost never do this operation without harvesting the abdomen, waist, hips, and often the thighs as well, in order to maximally improve the overall shape of the buttocks, as well as the world they live in, if you will.
I hope that helps you- let me know if you have more questions.

Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to the buttock) is so
popular because it enables your plastic surgeon to transform your entire
shape. Liposuction is performed over
several areas depending on the individual patient needs, but typically of the
flanks, abdomen, back and thighs. You
currently have a very square shape (which is more common than most people
realize).



The liposculpting will allow your surgeon to bring in your
hips and waist giving you more of an hour glass figure. You already have some shape to your buttock
and this will be able to be enhanced to give you a very attractive
buttock. From the pictures you look like
you have very good skin which will give you a great result from the
liposcultping.



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.



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.



The process of the Brazilian Butt lift is not only to add
volume to the buttock but to transform the entire shape of the patient from a
square appearance to more of an hour glass shape. It is about giving a patient a figure that
she will look great in close or a bikini (for the patients here in Miami). The goal is not to just try and make the
biggest butt possible. It is giving the
patient a shape they will love for years to come!



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

I hope this helps.

Thanks for your question.

You seem to be a good candidate for the BBL judging from your pictures. Our BBL includes 360 lipo, which is lipo of the upper and lower abdomen, the upper and lower back and the flanks. I recommend you seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in performing BBL procedures and clean credentials.

Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. It depends on how big you want your results to me. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board
certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible
treatment options and what your expectations are.

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.-

The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into.

There is no right answer, relatively the more fat you have the more fat can be transferred. I also say the thinner you are the more drastic your Lipo transformation will be. The best way to handle this is to have a board certified doctor take a look at you and determine what he could do more for you. It all depends on what you're really looking for out of the BBL. 

Thank you for your question!  I typically transfer anywhere from 800ccs to 1500ccs each cheek.  You will see a difference regardless of how many CCs they put in.  Make sure you talk to your plastic surgeon and have realistic goals. It's never a bad idea to gain weight prior to your surgery.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOak Brook

Thank you for your question.  I can definitely appreciate your concern but unfortunately I cannot provide you with a firm answer because without seeing you it is impossible to say.  The most frustrating and uncontrollable consideration when it comes to Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) is that some of the fat grafted is going to be re-absorbed.  Furthermore, there is no way to predict how much or how little of the fat that is injected will go away.  For these reasons and through my experience in performing these procedures, I prefer to harvest enough fat or as much fat as possible so that I have the ability to maximize your BBL results.  In my practice, I have had very high patient satisfaction rates with BBL procedures that have lifted, re-shaped and volumized the patients buttocks.  With respect to your abdomen, remember that liposuction helps to improve overall body contour.  Also, the buttocks are never looked at by themselves and instead are looked at in relation to your overall body contour, so if your abdomen concerns you, or your thighs and hips, it might be worthwhile to explore liposuction of these areas as well.  I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about how much
fat can be transferred when they undergo a brazilian butt lift.The answer to this question depends upon a
large number of variables including their aesthetic goals, anatomic findings
and social situation.The
availability of donor sites, the quality of the recipient site, the technique
utilized to process the fat, the patient’s aesthetic goals and the
post-operative management are all important factors.Without
quality pictures or a physical examination, it’s virtually impossible to
estimate how much fat can be transferred in any particular patient.In some patients 400cc’s per buttock would be
considered a reasonable number, while in other patients larger amounts in
excess of 1000cc’s might be necessary to reach their aesthetic goals.If
you’re considering brazilian butt lift surgery it’s important to consult a
board certified plastic surgeon.This
surgeon should be able to estimate the amount of fat that will be transferred
based on your unique anatomic findings and aesthetic goals.

First of all, I do not think you should gain weight prior to your surgery unless you are going to remain at that new weight as the transferred fat will shrink when you eventually lose the weight.Without an exam by a board certified plastic surgeon, it would be hard to give you the best opinion. No, you you cannot use someone else's fat. Re: the amount to transfer: A lot depends on the amount of fat that is suitable for transfer as not all fat that is removed can be transplanted - only the fat that is not traumatized or clumped. The second limiting factor is that too much fat cannot be transplanted at one time or the fat that is transferred may not fully take. Although not all fat survives initially, the part that does is more or less permanent A person’s own fat may be used to improve the appearance of his or her body by moving it from an area of excess (or where it is less desired, such as the thighs, hips or abdomen) to an area that has less volume desired or has lost tissue volume due to aging, trauma, surgery, certain diseases, birth defects, or other causes.