How Long Does It Take to See Results in Fat Transfer to Butt?

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On April 17, 2013 I had the surgery for tt, lipo w/fat transfer to my butt.I still did have not seen any changes.actually my butt is getting smaller in I lost 15 pounds..I'm african American women 35 years of age.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption. The buttock will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks. At about 6 weeks the results are permanent. What you see is what you get. If you want a revision to go larger, find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these a year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a very common question as patients want the result
to last and be natural in appearance and feel if they are going to undergo
surgery.

Fat transfer has become so popular because it allows your
surgeon to use your own body tissue for the augmentation. After the first
several months the buttock will feel and look natural as it is your own body
fat.

The results tend to last for years to come if your weight is
stable.  Just like any liposuction
procedure, this does not prevent your body from being able to put on
weight.

With the fat transfer patients typically lose about 30% of
the fat that is initially transferred, the fat that is present six months
post-op will remain as long as your weight is stable.  If you lose weight you can lose some of the
transferred fat, and if you gain weight you can increase the size of your
buttock.  The benefit of the fat transfer
is that the fat is your own and acts just like the fat in other parts of your
body.  The benefit of the Brazilian Butt
Lift is not only the fat transferred to your buttock but the shape
transformation. This new shape will last for years as you will now have more of
an hourglass figure than a square shape.

If you are at a healthy weight and maintain that you will be
able to enjoy your results for year to come.

The amount of fat needed depends on the shape and needs of
each individual patient, however in general at least 500cc per buttock need to
be placed to see a significant difference. On average patients typically
receive around 800cc per buttock side for a total of 1600cc of fat
transfer.  However just like a breast
augmentation the amount of fat needed various from patient to patient.  In your particular case I would put at least
800cc/per side for you.

When considering this procedure it is very important that
you have your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon that
commonly performs this procedure.

I hope this helps.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks. After the surgery there is a process of healing that usually lasts for about 3 to 5 months which is when the final results show.That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yo should see immediately results after surgery. It will look big for few weeks due to swelling, and final results will showing after six months.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and 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.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  You should be able to see immediate results the day after surgery.  Consult with your plastic surgeon and tell him all of your concerns!  Best of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOak Brook

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

You should see the results of your BBL immediately. While it may take 4-8 weeks to get a good idea of what your final shape and size will be, your augmentation should be obvious right away. I do 6-8 BBLs per week, and my patients see it immediately....and the results last. You should find out exactly how much fat was put in your butt. I have seen results from poorly experienced surgeons in which the fat completely dies afterwards and goes away immediately. Hopefully this is not the case with you.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Results are evident immediately but 30% will be lost over time. Therefore, I routinely transfer between 1200 to 1800 cc to each side. Please follow up with your doctor as these issues require the attention of a plastic surgeon.

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