BBL - Does the fluffing off-set any of the fat resorption?

Question

From what I'm understanding, the "fluffing" stage is when the skin finally has stretched the meet the capacity needs of the new fat- which actually makes it look slightly larger/fuller and rounder as opposed to stiff and blocky. But what I'm also understanding is that a good portion of the fat grafted is also lost due to resorption- does that mean that the result is off-set a little and that the visible shrinkage might be far less than what we expect to see shrink?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. it is well accepted that around 40% of the fat cells will not survive in a fat grafting procedure, this depends on many variables such as technique, postop care, nutrition and health factors. However, the data about survival is, at best, anecdotal, meaning there is no way to demonstrate those numbers. The fat that do not survive is remove from the body by the normal inflammatory process. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear daenerysstormborn,
fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area. 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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

My practice is devoted exclusively to Liposuction and fat transfer procedures and has for over a decade.

I have not heard the term fluffing in this context. The context I’ve heard the word is quite different.

We all know some of the fat will not survive and generally or a graft to some degree to compensate for it.

In many ways fat graft survive based on the baseline amount of host tissue available to support the graft.

Grafting techniques also make a difference to some degree.

I think you’re reading much too much into variables that are somewhat irrelevant.

There are only two variables that matter. They are the individual candidacy of each individual patient and the skill and experience of each individual surgeon.

Nothing else really Makes a difference.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

BBL - Does the fluffing off-set any of the fat resorption?

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