If I have 800cc in each butt cheek and 350 on each hip how many pounds of fat are being transferred? How much fat is in a cc?

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Very roughly, 1,000 grams or 1,000 cc's weighs approximately 2.2 lbs.  While not exact this a  reasonable approximation. If 2300 cc's of fat was transferred that translates to approximately 5 lbs of fat.   After body contouring procedures such as liposuction or fat transfer what is removed or put in does not translate directly to your weight due to swelling, fluid retention and other factors.  Hope this helps.  Best wishes on your recovery

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

The answer to this question is not so simple or clear.  It really depends on how well the fat was processed.  If all the tumescent fluid and blood was removed, and you were left with fat only, then my colleagues have already answered your question below. However, if some of the fluid is left behind, then it will be absorbed and you will be left with less than the actual amount of transfer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Fat is slightly less dense than water, which has a specific gravity of 1 g per cubic centimeter.  So 2300 total cc would be slightly less than 2300 g, with 454 g to 1 lb.Find an expert of BBLs and fat transfers.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

There are 2.2 pounds per kilogram. So 1600+ 700 equals 2300 gms which is 2.3 kilograms. This will be about 5 lbs of fat.

If I have 800cc in each butt cheek and 350 on each hip how many pounds of fat are being transferred? How much fat is in a cc?

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Answer: Fat transfer

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If I have 800cc in each butt cheek and 350 on each hip how many pounds of fat are being transferred? How much fat is in a cc?

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