Just how many ccs of fat can be added to the hips? (photo)

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I am debating between BBL/butt implants, but my primary areas of concern are my hips. I have narrow, boyish hips. I know bone structure plays a major (main?) role in determining hip size, but would a fat transfer there be able make any impact? From reading BBL reviews I've gathered that 200cc is the 'typical' volume of fat injected per hip in a fat transfer. Would 400cc+ be possible? I've read that fat transferred to the hip does not take particularly well, due to lack of muscle. Is there really a limit?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general, 240 cc to 420 cc are reasonable volumes.  I am not sure how much fat you have available for transfer.  Find a board certified 
plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of Brazilian buttlift procedures 
each year and produces the results you would expect.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a great candidate for liposuction with BBL, and I think you'll get very good results. To determine the right amount of CC's to transfer in a BBL, an in-person consultation is in order, because it depends on a number of factors.
Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to transform your entire shape. You can improve your abdomen, hips, back and flanks, and of course your buttock, to give you a nice heart shape.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

The determining factor in fat transfer is how much fat can be removed and how much of it is suitable for transfer. See a board certified plastic surgeon who has a ton of experience in this operation and who is credentialed to do this procedure at a hospital. All suregies carry risks and the most important of them is; will you be happy with your result. If a change in shape is what you desire 500 ccs to each hip area will be enough to make a visible difference. Choose your surgeon wisely and you will not be disappointed.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I have placed a lot more than 200 cc's in any one setting during fat augmentation to the buttock region.  Best to be seen in person.

Luis A. Fernandez Goico, MD · Answer

Hello, Your picture is pretty blurry but you're completely right about the "typical" volume. The more I've grafted on a patient is 300 cc per hip side, mainly because it's an area that does not expand as well as the gluteal region for example and, like you mention, there is a lack of muscle (which translates into less blood supply). The number of CCs is very subjective. What matters is that it is enough to enhance your feminine silhouette. There are other tricks that make hips look bigger like Lipo to the flanks, smoothing the curves of your body and accentuating the "hourglass shape" of your body. Again, your picture is not very good for a virtual evaluation. Contact me if you have any further questions.Take good care of yourself, Dr. Fernandez Goico

Just how many ccs of fat can be added to the hips? (photo)

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Answer: CC's for augmentation

Answer: CC's for augmentation

Answer: The number of CCs is not very important, as long as it is enough to enhance your silhouette

Answer: The number of CCs is not very important, as long as it is enough to enhance your silhouette

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Just how many ccs of fat can be added to the hips? (photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: CC's for augmentation

Answer: CC's for augmentation

Answer: The number of CCs is not very important, as long as it is enough to enhance your silhouette

Answer: The number of CCs is not very important, as long as it is enough to enhance your silhouette

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