I am about 5'6 130 lbs,tall and slender. I have VERY narrow hips and would like some fat transferred in that department. Most of my fat stores in my tummy and thighs. I would preferably want the fat taken out my tummy and into my hips. I want to make sure before I get the procedure done I put on enough weight. I don't want anything dramatic but very natural.
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Exactly how much fat is needed for a "fat transfer" to the hips?
This is not recommended. Time decreases survival rate, success and is not the best practice. Work with your surgeon to make sure they know the specific areas you want to add plump. On some occasions patients who are devoid of the fat cells necessary for the BBL are asked to gain weight.This...
In general not a lot of fat is needed for grafting to the face. Most patients have some along with outer thighs. However there is a small chance that you don't have enough depending of how skinny you are. Without an exam or at least pictures its really hard to comment on your...
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAT TRANSFER AND FILLERS ARE FILLER ARE LESS INVASIVE AND CAN LAST 6-9 MONTHS SOMETIMES UP TO A YEAR DEPENDING ON WHICH ONES. FAT TRANSFERS ARE USUALLY SURGICALLY DONE WITH LIPO AND TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AREA OF THE BODY. A FAT TRANSFER CAN ALSO BE DONE THROUGH A LOCAL...
