Low amount of viable harvested fat - is this normal?

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I recently had beautfill done to my entire abdomen, flanks, bra area, and lower back. They told me they suction 900cc out which I could see in one canister. I was supposed to have a BBL with the harvested fat. However, at the end of the procedure they told me the machine only gave them 60cc of viable fat. I was extremely disappointed because this ruined my chance for a BBL. Is it usual to have such a little amount of viable fat after this procedure?

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

Congrats on have a lot of liposuction areas done that you are so happy with. If all those areas only produced 900 cc you are a slim person.  It is hard to get enough fat in slim people to make a large transfer to the buttock. On average when I harvest 900cc for transfer 600-700cc  of the total is fat and maybe 300 cc is transferable quality. 60cc sounds low but you should ask your surgeon. Enjoy your great liposuction result. Good luck.

Low amount of viable harvested fat - is this normal?

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