Risk of embolism in less vascular areas (like hips)? (photos)

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Hi! Are fat injections in less vascular areas safe? Butt is full of vasculature, but what about the hips, or or in the saddlebag area (yes I WANT saddlebags. Feminine). What is the risk compared to buttock injections? I want vaser but would love fat injections if it can be done awake? If blood vessels are located in the areas in the pic I've attached, what are the risks of hip injections? Super interested to hear the answer to this

Leyla Arvas, MD · Answer

Hello, after vaser liposuction, fat injection can be made into the buttocks. However, local anesthesia is not recommended for this. It can be safely applied under general anesthesia. The vascular systems you have shown do not suffer any damage in fat injection and there is no risk of fat embolism. You can safely have it done by a doctor who is experienced in fat injection into the buttocks.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The Gold Standard for a safer BBL and fat transfer to the desired areas is use of high definition VASER liposuction coupled with innovative technology known as Safe California Ultrasound Assisted Buttock Augmentation (SCUBA) used at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, Laguna Beach. SCUBA allows for the safe transfer of fat by minimizing risk of a potentially detrimental fat emboli. Using our proprietary fat grafting cannula, we are able to directly visualize placement of fat such that entry into the gluteal muscle is avoided.

If you are a good candidate (less than 5L of fat) for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as \o process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
All tissues of the body require nutrition, provided by the vasculature.  Blood vessels are everywhere within the body! The major blood vessels you depict in your images are deep within the peritoneal cavity, a considerable distance from where liposuction is performed. Liposuction is a safe procedure.
In our practice, we have found that liposuction results are improved when the surgery is performed under general anesthesia. 
Best wishes...

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