Weight loss after BBL. Will my results go back if I gain weight?

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Hello, I had my BBL done 6 months ago. I rapidly lost about 10-15 pounds and lost projection. I was ill and lost weight. Once the fat cells are transferred, don’t they just shrink and with weight gain should my results go back to same? Thank

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Exercise can be resumed after 6 weeks post op. Fat that is transferred will be lost and gained just like all other fat.

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. When a BBL is done, fat is transferred as a graft, about 30% of the fat is reabsorbed and the other 70% survives. After liposuction and BBL, fat distribution in your body is different, weight gain will also be different. It's hard to know for sure how weight gain will affect your body

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear KellyChicago,
if you gain weight, you will likely see your weight gain in a uniform distribution after a fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian buttock lift). The weight or fat that you gain after surgery will not necessarily all go to your buttock area. Similar to weight loss, It’s important to realize that weight loss will affect the entire body, but it may affect the buttock in a more pronounced manner.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
After liposuction, the areas treated are not likely to regain fatty fullness, as many fat cells have been removed. These areas have reduced fat storage capacity.
However, if weight gain occurs, the fat will be stored in areas that have not been liposuctioned. It's hard to know for sure how weight gain will affect your body , this is why you should try to eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis, so you can maintain the results long term.
Hope this helps. Good luck :)

Weight loss after BBL. Will my results go back if I gain weight?

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