I had my ft with reputable PS in 2022 after weight loss and menopause atrophy. Went from 34aa to 34 b/c (350ccs pure fat per side - 5'7, 130 lbs). Since then my ft has been gradually disappearing, I'm now done to 5-10% without sternous exercising or weight loss. How likely is such a drastic loss of retention Are there any alternatives apart from implants? I have multiple autoimmune issues and am scared.
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Thank you for your inquiry! The fat is transferred during one procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred depends solely on how much fat can be removed from other areas of the body. If there is not enough fat that can be transferred to achieve desired goals, implants can be added for...
Overall there tends to be no rhyme or reason why the fat transfer may work one time or the other. I think it is certainly worth trying again and the outcome is likely to be good. However, you are correct that there may be something inherent in the wound bed preventing the graft from taking....
Dear Dunkindo,
fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified,...
