While getting a tummy tuck and bbl, is it possible to get fat transferred to the hips and how many cc's can be added to each hip? What sleeping position is best when having fat transfer to the butt and hips???
Answer: Combination Surgery Thank you very much for your question.Yes, you can combine a tummy tuck and fat transfer to your buttocks in one operation. We do this frequently in my practice. The amount of cc's that can be transferred depends on the amount of fat you have to "harvest" from your problem areas, and the ability of your buttocks and hips to receive the fat (you can't put too much in, otherwise the increased pressure in the area may cause the grafted fat to melt away). I recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can talk about your options.Regarding sleeping position, I typically recommend patients lay on their back with their head elevated (a reclining chair works very well), and place a pillow at their lower back and another under the thighs to create a "cradle" for the buttocks and float it off the mattress/chair to reduce the pressure on the buttocks. Best of luck!
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Answer: Combination Surgery Thank you very much for your question.Yes, you can combine a tummy tuck and fat transfer to your buttocks in one operation. We do this frequently in my practice. The amount of cc's that can be transferred depends on the amount of fat you have to "harvest" from your problem areas, and the ability of your buttocks and hips to receive the fat (you can't put too much in, otherwise the increased pressure in the area may cause the grafted fat to melt away). I recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can talk about your options.Regarding sleeping position, I typically recommend patients lay on their back with their head elevated (a reclining chair works very well), and place a pillow at their lower back and another under the thighs to create a "cradle" for the buttocks and float it off the mattress/chair to reduce the pressure on the buttocks. Best of luck!
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Answer: Mommy makeover: abdominal surgery , breast lift and fat transfers mommy makeover: abdominal surgery , breast lift and fat transfersUsually 150 -300 cc can be added without issues. More has been used on occasionSleeping on you sides is ok although i do let my patients sleep on their bach
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Answer: Mommy makeover: abdominal surgery , breast lift and fat transfers mommy makeover: abdominal surgery , breast lift and fat transfersUsually 150 -300 cc can be added without issues. More has been used on occasionSleeping on you sides is ok although i do let my patients sleep on their bach
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November 11, 2020
Answer: Tummy tuck and bbl - best as staged procedures Thank your for your question. A tummy tuck can address the skin and muscle laxity of the abdominal region as well as reducing the excess fatty tissue. A brazilian butt lift helps to shape the buttock by borrowing fat from one part (or several) and transferring this fat to another. They are both extremely rewarding procedures. The best approach for a patient who wants to have both procedures is to stage them and possibly start with the BBL. Here is why:1) A brazilian butt lift is transferring fat from one area to the buttock. One common donor area is the tummy. Once the fat is transferred, you need to keep pressure off the buttock as this allows new blood supply to develop to the newly grafted fat cells. Any stress such as pressure can reduce the efficacy of this process and hence you may lose some fat. Hence, no sitting or laying on your bottom for ~2 weeks.2) A tummy tuck is removing excess skin and tightening the muscle as well as remove extra fat. To make the skin removal efficient and protect the incision, you surgeon will often remove skin while your hips are flexed. You will need to maintain this position after surgery for about a week. This will required you to sleep in a recliner position for a good week. In addition, l often combine liposuction of the abdomen and flanks as part of this procedure and once this fat is removed, it cannot be stored for the brazilian buttock lift in the future.Since the recovery process for these two popular procedures compete, I would recommend staging them. If your surgeon is needing as much donor areas to recruit as much fat as possible, then I would start with the brazilian buttock lift so you can use the abdominal and flank regions as donor areas.
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November 11, 2020
Answer: Tummy tuck and bbl - best as staged procedures Thank your for your question. A tummy tuck can address the skin and muscle laxity of the abdominal region as well as reducing the excess fatty tissue. A brazilian butt lift helps to shape the buttock by borrowing fat from one part (or several) and transferring this fat to another. They are both extremely rewarding procedures. The best approach for a patient who wants to have both procedures is to stage them and possibly start with the BBL. Here is why:1) A brazilian butt lift is transferring fat from one area to the buttock. One common donor area is the tummy. Once the fat is transferred, you need to keep pressure off the buttock as this allows new blood supply to develop to the newly grafted fat cells. Any stress such as pressure can reduce the efficacy of this process and hence you may lose some fat. Hence, no sitting or laying on your bottom for ~2 weeks.2) A tummy tuck is removing excess skin and tightening the muscle as well as remove extra fat. To make the skin removal efficient and protect the incision, you surgeon will often remove skin while your hips are flexed. You will need to maintain this position after surgery for about a week. This will required you to sleep in a recliner position for a good week. In addition, l often combine liposuction of the abdomen and flanks as part of this procedure and once this fat is removed, it cannot be stored for the brazilian buttock lift in the future.Since the recovery process for these two popular procedures compete, I would recommend staging them. If your surgeon is needing as much donor areas to recruit as much fat as possible, then I would start with the brazilian buttock lift so you can use the abdominal and flank regions as donor areas.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Possibly but definitely not recommended It’s possible to have all of these procedures done at the same time, but I don’t think it’s a good idea. Recovering from such an extensive procedure will be quite difficult for you because you’ll need to stay off your front to protect your tummy tuck, you can’t lie on your back because of your butt lift, and you won’t be able to stay on your side because of the transfer to your hips. So, what position will you be able to stay in for the hours you’ll be sleeping? I think you should talk to your surgeon about your recovery and what their advice is.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Possibly but definitely not recommended It’s possible to have all of these procedures done at the same time, but I don’t think it’s a good idea. Recovering from such an extensive procedure will be quite difficult for you because you’ll need to stay off your front to protect your tummy tuck, you can’t lie on your back because of your butt lift, and you won’t be able to stay on your side because of the transfer to your hips. So, what position will you be able to stay in for the hours you’ll be sleeping? I think you should talk to your surgeon about your recovery and what their advice is.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Combining Abdominoplasty with BBL Yes, it is very common to have a lipoabdominoplasty combined with a BBL. Assuming that your surgeon will be removing enough fat to transfer, you avoid throwing the fat away. There are many considerations in such circumstances. Surgical position for the fat transfer may put tension on your recently closed abdominoplasty, if they do one position change, or on your recently enlarged fat transfer area if they change position twice. Your surgical risk may be increased depending on the amount of surgery performed as well as the time that it will take. Sleeping can be tough to avoid putting pressure on the butt or the abdomen. Some creative pillow placement helps, while you sleep on the side. The amount of fat that can be transferred depends on the amount that you have available and the amount that you need. As long as your surgeon is carefull and experienced, the result can be very gratifying. Just make sure thatyou know all the risks.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Combining Abdominoplasty with BBL Yes, it is very common to have a lipoabdominoplasty combined with a BBL. Assuming that your surgeon will be removing enough fat to transfer, you avoid throwing the fat away. There are many considerations in such circumstances. Surgical position for the fat transfer may put tension on your recently closed abdominoplasty, if they do one position change, or on your recently enlarged fat transfer area if they change position twice. Your surgical risk may be increased depending on the amount of surgery performed as well as the time that it will take. Sleeping can be tough to avoid putting pressure on the butt or the abdomen. Some creative pillow placement helps, while you sleep on the side. The amount of fat that can be transferred depends on the amount that you have available and the amount that you need. As long as your surgeon is carefull and experienced, the result can be very gratifying. Just make sure thatyou know all the risks.
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