Is it possible to get the same amount/type of liposuction without fat transfer, as it is when getting a BBL? I'm happy wih the size of my butt and just want liposuction on stomach, back and thighs (maybe) to accentuate the shape of the butt.
September 12, 2017
Answer: Liposuction for contouring vs. BBL Before the rise of the BBL, liposuction was routinely performed without fat transfer. However, large volume liposuction was not a good idea for contouring then and is not a good idea for fat harvest now. Think of liposuction as a sculptor's tool. It is designed for shaping and fine tuning. The optimal patient has one or more areas that have been resistant to diet and exercise. They are healthy and have achieved a healthy, stable weight (preferably with a BMI < 30).With regards to your specific question, the simple answer is "yes." However, in reality it is more complicated than that. The legal liposuction limits are generally 5 liters (lipoaspirate/performed in an office setting). However, it is important to remember that different goals yield different results. A patient undergoing liposuction for fat transfer has the primary goal of maximizing fat yield for transplant. In contrast, a patient undergoing liposuction for contouring is primarily seeking an improved contour. Aggresive or over-suctioning an area can lead to irregularities and skin laxity. Thus the two procedures, while similar, differ in the manner in which they are performed.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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September 12, 2017
Answer: Liposuction for contouring vs. BBL Before the rise of the BBL, liposuction was routinely performed without fat transfer. However, large volume liposuction was not a good idea for contouring then and is not a good idea for fat harvest now. Think of liposuction as a sculptor's tool. It is designed for shaping and fine tuning. The optimal patient has one or more areas that have been resistant to diet and exercise. They are healthy and have achieved a healthy, stable weight (preferably with a BMI < 30).With regards to your specific question, the simple answer is "yes." However, in reality it is more complicated than that. The legal liposuction limits are generally 5 liters (lipoaspirate/performed in an office setting). However, it is important to remember that different goals yield different results. A patient undergoing liposuction for fat transfer has the primary goal of maximizing fat yield for transplant. In contrast, a patient undergoing liposuction for contouring is primarily seeking an improved contour. Aggresive or over-suctioning an area can lead to irregularities and skin laxity. Thus the two procedures, while similar, differ in the manner in which they are performed.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Liposuction without fat transfer? The goal of liposuction is to remove fat in those areas which accumulate despite diet and exercise, thus recalibrating the fat stores in a more favorable fashion. Liposuction of the abdomen, back and thighs will result in a waist as small as possible and produce a dramatic improvement in shape. Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent so consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year with favorable patient feedback. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Liposuction without fat transfer? The goal of liposuction is to remove fat in those areas which accumulate despite diet and exercise, thus recalibrating the fat stores in a more favorable fashion. Liposuction of the abdomen, back and thighs will result in a waist as small as possible and produce a dramatic improvement in shape. Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent so consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year with favorable patient feedback. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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