Is it possible to do a fat transfer to the thigh from the hip?

Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, fat can be harvested from the hips and transferred to the thighs. We recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to make sure you're a candidate for this procedure. We would love to meet with you virtually or in person to discuss your goals and make a surgical plan for you!

Dear hddhhsdb,
generally speaking, it is possible to transfer fat from one body area to other area. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

While this is technically possible, it is unlikely that you will be able to harvest enough fat from your thighs alone to make a significant difference in your hip contour. It is likely that you will need to harvest fat from another source for a contour difference in your hips, which could have the effect of improving your contour in other places.

Yes, it is possible to do a fat transfer from the hip to the thigh. This procedure is known as autologous fat transfer or fat grafting. Here’s how it typically works:

Fat Transfer Procedure:
Liposuction: Fat is harvested from the hip area using liposuction. This involves making small incisions and using a cannula to suction out the fat.
Processing: The harvested fat is processed to remove impurities and prepare it for injection.
Injection: The purified fat is then injected into the desired area of the thigh to enhance its shape or volume.
Benefits:
Natural Results: Since the fat comes from your own body, the results tend to look and feel natural.
Dual Benefit: This procedure can contour the donor site (hips) while enhancing the recipient site (thighs).
Considerations:
Viability of Fat: Not all transferred fat cells survive. Surgeons often overfill the area slightly to account for this.
Recovery: Recovery times can vary, and you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort at both the donor and recipient sites.
Risks: As with any surgical procedure, there are risks such as infection, fat embolism, and uneven results.
Consultation:
It’s important to have a detailed consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals, evaluate your suitability for the procedure, and understand the potential risks and benefits.

Fat transfer is a very versatile procedure and can be used for shape and volume correction of small and moderate deformities, asymmetries all over the body. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area would give you opportunity to find out about surgical management of your particular problem. Good luck.

Yes, fat can be transferred from the hip to the thighs if needed. I would suggest meeting with a plastic surgeon and discussing this.

Yes it is possible to transfer fat from one area to another. The fat is removed from the donor area and spun down. The harvested fat is then transferred to the desired location. An in person evaluation is needed to discuss your goals for this procedure and to determine if you are a good candidate.

Yes. Fat can be transferred to just about any area of the body. i have seen patients from a local surgeon who prides himself on saying "I suck them to the bone"! I have seen so many of his patients come to me for correction, by putting fat back in the area that is was removed. The only limiting factor sometimes is how much fat you have to donate! Good luck!