Does fat that is transferred disappear after a short length of time?

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I would like a fat transfer into my bottom but have been told it doesn't last is this true ?

Sam Gershenbaum, DO · Answer

The Brazilian Butt Lift, or Fat Augmentation of the Buttocks has become a very popular procedure and can produce dramatic and lasting results. It is important to understand that with the Brazilian Butt Lift, half of the results come from the liposculpting of the body which can dramatically improve the shape by removing fat from unwanted areas and accentuating curves and shape. The harvested fat is next added to the buttocks to further enhance the size, shape and projection. Technique and experience are very important for both the liposculpture procedure and the harvesting, handling, preparation and injection of the fat. Too little sculpting will reduce curves, shape and result. Too much liposuction or fat removal can also produce undesired results, poor shapes or deformity. Proper techniques in liposculpting, harvesting, preparation and injection will produce the best results and fat survival. In the best hands, fat survival is thought to range from about 50 to 80%. Understand that over the years, a persons weight, fat content and distribution will tend to change, which certainly can alter results over time.

Salvador Pantoja, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, the Brazilian butt lift is a permanent procedure, a plastic surgeon reshapes your body doing liposuction in all the patients troubled areas and transfers that fat to buttocks and hips. However if after having the procedure you loose a lot o weight, loosing fat will mean loosing fat in the buttocks as well.Good Luck.Salvador Pantoja M.D.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Most of the fat transferred in a fat transfer procedure survives (60% or more). This is highly dependent upon technique and the depth of injection. Consult with a few experienced plastic surgeons.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There is an initial loss phase of up to 50%, but the remainder lives and is permanent.   Find an expert in BBLs who has great reviews and before and after galleries.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
After a BBL, about 70% of the transferred fat cells will survive, but this should last permanently, with exercise and a clean diet. Lifting, squats and lunges after a BBL will only help increase muscle bulk and definition and achieve a more projected buttocks.
If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

The BBL procedure involves harvest fat from areas of your body where there is excess fat and injecting that fat carefully into the central zone of your buttock.  It can lead to long lasting results.   I would say depending on the technique utilized, about 60-80% of the fat transferred lasts long-term.  The common donor sites for this procedure is your posterior waist/flanks, lateral thighs, back, waist, and anterior tummy. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I have had great success with brazilian butt lifts, and have found that about 70% and maybe more of the fat I place remains intact in the buttock.

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