Using Lipedema fat in BBL? Is this safe?

Lipedema is a very underdiagnosed condition in the US and the world. This is mainly from a lack of understanding. There are a lot of symptoms and differences from just weight gain. However, I would need to understand a lot more about your particular case. As an FYI, there is a small group of us that is working very closely with the lipedema community to educate as well as develop Standard of Care Guidelines for the US. I have transferred lipedema fat many times. Overall, since it is very fibrous, the "take" is not as good as regular fat.
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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
USC Keck School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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The lipedema aspirate from your lower extremities can be used successfully for the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure.

This is not an easy question to answer. We are still determining what lipedema is. We do have theories. In the United States, based on the work of Dr. Karen Herbst, we believe that lipedema is associated with lymphatic system malfunction. If that is a primary problem, the fat abnormality is secondary.On the other hand, not everybody shares the same opinion, and some people believe that the problem with fat is primary. If the fat is abnormal, transferring to another area would not be safe. Technically, the procedure can be performed, and if it's unsuccessful or causes additional pain, it can also be sectioned off later on. I don't think anybody will give you any medical clearance to do it safely. At this point, you're taking a risk. If this risk is acceptable to you, then you do it. If it's not, you don't.