Is it true that it is hard for the fat to survive in the hip area from a BBL?

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I am 5’4” 148 pounds. I have fat on my stomach and back. I have a decent size butt. But I have no hips at all. I actually have hip dips. Could this be successfully corrected through a BBL?

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

As far as fat survival, correct fat processing, selection, and micro-injection methods are essential for a safe and permanent result, as is the patient following the surgeon's post-op instructions. The only area that is prone to less-than-usual fat survival is the lips, basically because it is quite difficult to "rest" your lips for any real length of time.I have been injecting fat into the hips (the trochanteric fat pad) for years as part of a BBL when warranted by the patient's aesthetic goals. It is entirely possible to address a narrow hip (or hip dips) during a Brazilian Butt lift and the fat will indeed survive just fine (provided all of the optimal conditions have been met).Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in fat transfers to the buttocks and hips.Good luck and best wishes!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well .. based on your question the fat is unpredictable and may or may not reabsorb more than stipulated in books, but a high percentage at least I say it for my patients that the majority I perform liposuction, bbl and hips, only a low percentage is reabsorbed but the shape and volume conserve it.

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. There is typically less room to graft fat in the hip area. This is why it's not easy to get projection in this area. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Take care,
Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

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