I am 5'2 and weigh 130 pounds. Do I have enough fat to get a bbl and be able to get a booty like my wish pics? How may cc's of fat do think I would have to put in hips and butt? Thank you for your answers.
October 15, 2018
Answer: BBL Goals Patients interested in BBL often ask questions of the necessary volume for transfer. Ultimately, the answer is two pronged and based upon both patient expectations and the nature of fat graft themselves. BBL and fat transfer is ultimately dependent upon the long term viability of the fat grafted. That being said the resorption rates of fat transferred can be significant. Clinically this translates to a progressive loss of grafted volume in the months following the procedure. I tell patients that they can expect resorption or graft loss on the order of 50% (at most; prepare for the worst and hope for significantly better). Additionally some harvest volume is lost in processing the fat graft prior to transfer. Thus I generally recommend that patients seeking even the most minimal volume increase have adequate reserves for grafting of 500 cc per cheek (at minimum). This means that harvest will usually exceed 1 liter (assuming for processing loss). However, it important to remember that these are recommendations and can be amended based upon a patient's particular expectations. Some patients only want a subtle change and may be willing to accept a less significant result. But the rule still applies you have to have the fat to transfer the fat. With regards to your specific question, you appear to have adequate reserves for a moderate augmentation. It is unclear if you will have enough to achieve the results in your goal photos without significant residual skin laxity post operatively. You may want to consider an abdominoplasty in addition. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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October 15, 2018
Answer: BBL Goals Patients interested in BBL often ask questions of the necessary volume for transfer. Ultimately, the answer is two pronged and based upon both patient expectations and the nature of fat graft themselves. BBL and fat transfer is ultimately dependent upon the long term viability of the fat grafted. That being said the resorption rates of fat transferred can be significant. Clinically this translates to a progressive loss of grafted volume in the months following the procedure. I tell patients that they can expect resorption or graft loss on the order of 50% (at most; prepare for the worst and hope for significantly better). Additionally some harvest volume is lost in processing the fat graft prior to transfer. Thus I generally recommend that patients seeking even the most minimal volume increase have adequate reserves for grafting of 500 cc per cheek (at minimum). This means that harvest will usually exceed 1 liter (assuming for processing loss). However, it important to remember that these are recommendations and can be amended based upon a patient's particular expectations. Some patients only want a subtle change and may be willing to accept a less significant result. But the rule still applies you have to have the fat to transfer the fat. With regards to your specific question, you appear to have adequate reserves for a moderate augmentation. It is unclear if you will have enough to achieve the results in your goal photos without significant residual skin laxity post operatively. You may want to consider an abdominoplasty in addition. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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October 14, 2018
Answer: I am 5'2 and weigh 130 pounds. Do I have enough fat to get a bbl and be able to get a booty like my wish pics? (photo) In my opinion, you have enough fat on the abdomen, sides, and back to give you a very nice improvement with the fat transfer to the buttocks. About 50 to 70% of the fat survives. Therefore, at least 800cc need to be transferred to give a noticeable difference. In most cases, lipo and BBL can be performed even if TT is indicated.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 14, 2018
Answer: I am 5'2 and weigh 130 pounds. Do I have enough fat to get a bbl and be able to get a booty like my wish pics? (photo) In my opinion, you have enough fat on the abdomen, sides, and back to give you a very nice improvement with the fat transfer to the buttocks. About 50 to 70% of the fat survives. Therefore, at least 800cc need to be transferred to give a noticeable difference. In most cases, lipo and BBL can be performed even if TT is indicated.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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