How much fat can be extracted for a BBL and how many CC are in 5 lbs ?

Thank you for your question.  The answer depends on the jurisdiction and your own body size.  There are different limits either legislated or provided by regulatory bodies that can vary by state or province.  ASAPS, CSAPS and ASPS also have guidelines.  Most reflect a limit of 5 litres (about 10 lbs of fat) if the only procedure is liposuction and less (3-4 litres) if there is an additional concurrent procedure such as tummy tuck done under the same anaesthetic.  
Of course, it also depends if you are 120 lbs or 220 lbs, and surgeons adjust the numbers down based on body mass and number of sites (more sites means more swelling and higher risk of fluid balance issues.)  Patients with additional medical issues such as diabetes or habits such as smoking might not be candidates or need to consider more limited surgery for safety reasons.
It is best to have a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon in your area that has experience and a good reputation for this surgery.  They can give you a good idea what limitations exist for fat extraction based on a proper examination and history.

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

The operation is a straightforward outpatient procedure in which up to 5 liters of fat are liposuctioned through only a few tiny incisions in discrete locations. The fat is purified in the operating room by gravity sedimentation and transferred to syringes. The fat is injected above the gluteus muscles and superficially under the skin into the fat and surrounding tissue of the buttocks.

Dear Stefff16,
It is recommended that maximum of 5 liters of fat is liposuctions if the surgery is done in surgical centers and not in hospital. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. The American Society of Plastic Surgery guidelines recommends only 5L of fat can be performed safely in an outpatient setting (not a hospital), though in Florida the law only allows 4L of fat to be removed in an outpatient setting. In my experience, this is more than enough fat to be removed and processed for transfer into the buttocks. In terms of safety, the fat should never be injected into the muscle and should only be transferred into the subcutaneous layer of fat. I recommend discussing it further with your plastic surgeon and he can assess you and determine what can be done to help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire.Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello and thank you for your question. There are two things to consider here. Liposuction or fat harvest, and fat injection. According to ASPS guidelines, up to 5 L of liposuction can be performed safely in an outpatient setting. In terms of fat transfer, there is no specific guideline in terms of how much fat can be injected safely. Having said that, there are some safety precautions that most plastic surgeons agree on, which include superficial injection of fat only (NO intramuscular injection), avoidance of large volume fat grafting and use of closed system to harvest and inject fat. Please make sure your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and follows safe BBL practices, as outlined by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Hello, thank you for your question. I hope your mom is recovering well from her procedure.For an outpatient, same day surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgery guidelines recommend no more than 5 liters be removed in one session of liposuction for safety reasons. Depending on how deflated your buttocks are, your surgeon will determine approximately how much fat he/she would like to transfer. Usually the fat is purified in some fashion - I normally decant my fat to remove extra fluid and wash it with antibiotics, then transfer it back in using my power assisted cannula system to keep the fat in as sterile an environment as possible. I find that 5L of fat removed gives me between 2-3L of purified fat to inject back in. Most of my patients do not need more than 1L per buttock to achieve their desired look. I tell my patients that the liposculpting is the most important part of the procedure and the fat transfer is the icing on the cake. - Dr. Leong

With the exception of Florida there are no rules about how much fat can be taken out or transferred. There are general safety guidelines that some plastic surgeons follow. I am one of them.Most people use 5000 mL as a general safety guideline of a match that should be removed in a single session. This is approximately 8 to 10 pounds of fat.People who need more than that much fat removed should focus their effort and getting control over their eating.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

BBL volumes are not limited, but what is limited is liposuction volume of 5 Liters if it is done in a non-hospital setting. Typical BBL volumes can range between 500cc to 1500cc per buttocks cheek. If you are a good candidate 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 Puregraft to 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
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.

It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

I hope this answer will help you

My best wishes for you...