When you get a round 2 lipo/BBL will most of the fat survive since you already did 2 rounds?

Thank you for your question! The fat survival rate should be the same as the first surgery.  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel

Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland

Having the BBL done a second time is an option as long as the patient has enough fat to be transferred. The revision implies that there is less fat than the first time, and scar tissue will make the surgery much more difficult on the surgeon. The percentage of fat survival in the second BBL should be about the same as the first. The volume loss occurs over the first 6 weeks or so.  After that period of time the volume remains stable assuming weight is maintained. Wait six months to a year to evaluate results before scheduling a BBL revision. Your best answer will come from the PS who performed your first BBL.

The fat cell survival is about 50-60% during a second liposuction and fat transfer procedure, similar but perhaps slightly less depending on the amount of scar tissue at the recipient site. The surgeon's technique is also very important in determining how much of the injected fat will survive.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno