Is it too late to feed fat cells 3 months post op?

Thanks for your question. Weight gain, weight loss and exercise all affect BBL results. The fat transferred to your buttocks is affected in the same manner as when you normally gain weight or lose weight or exercise. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Dear holiday81,
I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello @holiday8, thank you for your question. The first few months following a BBL procedure are crucial for the survival of the transferred fat cells because they must establish a vascular supply in their new location. Remember that maintaining a stable weight is the best method to maintain the results of your BBL. Significant weight fluctuations can impact the size of fat cells and, consequently, the appearance of BBL. If you have any concerns or additional inquiries, you should discuss them with specialist. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).