Will my butt shrink after a fat transfer?

    If the buttock appeared to be perfect at 6 days, after 3 months you would not be satisfied with the result.  After the swelling is gone and some of the fat does not survive, the buttock will be considerably smaller than at day 6.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for question. I can understand being concerned about the intial size, however you are still early in the recovery phase and about 40-50% of the fat transferred to the buttock will not take. You can expect to see your final results about 3-6 months after your surgery. If you have any questions, I recommend contacting your plastic surgeon as only they know the details of your case. Good luck!Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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.