Does a fat embolism happen while having a BBL or after surgery?

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.

You are at risk for the Fat Embolism during the fat injection.  Fat embolism are rare.  You are not a risk for a fat embolism after the procedure.  Best of Luck!  Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

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Thankfully having a fat embolism during a BBL surgery is rare. However, a fat embolism can occur during the time of surgery, or up to 24 hours after the surgery. It's a good question, and it's important to understand the complications of any surgery. However, it's also important to keep in mind how often these complications actually occur. Again, thankfully a fat embolism is a relatively rare occurrence.