How Long Does It Take After a Fat Transfer to Buttock to See Results?

Question

I had a fat transfer done 2 weeks ago and Im starting to question my decision. I dont see much results from the transfer and I do have areas of uneveness. I hope its because of the swelling but I dont know. When I asked my surgeon about why my butt looks the same I was told that it takes months for the fat to grow into the area. I hope he is right.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

In my practice, you will see the effect of fat transfer and thus the augmentation immediately. Once the swelling suddides and some of the injured fat cells are resorbed, you will intact lose some of the enhancement. Thus it will get smaller up to about six weeks. After that it is permanent. See my pictures for long term results. Fat transfer is very much plastic surgeon dependent. Result Truely vary depending on the personal technique of your surgeon.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

i have performedfacial fat injections for many years and have seen good results in some patients and a total loss of fat in others. I have not perfomed the Brazilian Butt lift, but would be surprised if the fat actually grows. The cells that are transferred should be relatively normal in size and if they live they shouldn't necessarily enlarge. It would be too early to add more now, so give it time, follow up with your surgeon but if the irregularity persists and the volume is not satisfactory, then you may indeed wish to have further injections.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You see results right away, but it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
  
For now it is too soon to see how your final result will look like. You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, follow all directions given by your surgeon and you'll see improvement gradually in the meantime. If you're still worried don't hesitate to ask your doctor. Good luck.
  
Regards
  
Dr. Israel Mañon
  
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Two weeks after fat transfer to the buttocks is too early, you are swallen and thus you should see a larger butt.

	if you do not see the results you WILL NOT see any significant improvement.

	The amount of fat will depend on the amount of fat thet your body has for harvesting, preparing and transfering.

	One needs 300-800 cc for each butt to see a major result.

	fat transfer to the buttock is an art and a science and should be done by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon

How Long Does It Take After a Fat Transfer to Buttock to See Results?

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