During BBL, is it possible to insert fat into the calves?

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My thighs are an okay size. I’m just afraid after lipo my butt will make it look like I have chicken legs and my skinny calves will stand out. Is there any way during the fat transfer that I can also transfer to my calves to achieve a more athletic look?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to transfer fat to your calves, set an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Generous7284,
generally speaking, it is possible to transfer fat to calves. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Lipoinjection into the calves is certainly possible if exercise alone has failed to bulk up the calf musculature. In order to determine your candidacy, you require an in-person evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, fat can be transferred to the calves. As far as if you are a good candidate for this will be up to your PS. It is best to see a board certified PS to make sure you have enough fat to share with your calves when getting a BBL. Also, you can develop compartment syndrome if too much fat is injected to the calves, so do you homework - safety first.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Yes, it is possible to transfer fat to the claves. High definition VASER liposuction allows successful fat transfer to calves. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The answer to your question is yes. Whether it’s a good idea or will deliver the results you’re looking for is a totally different issue.I would probably steer away from this option unless your provider has great experience with it. there’s also the concern of fat embolism‘s which have not been described with calf muscle fat transfer but has been clearly documented to be associated with grafting fat into gluteus muscles.this one single complication has led the BBL to be called the most dangerous cosmetic surgery procedure with a fatality rate of 1:3000.Fat does survive well when grafted in muscles and what you describe is possible. Again whether it’s a good idea or will deliver the results you’re trying to achieve is a different topic. This is one that should be discussed during an in person consultation.  from posting on real self you will get some plastic surgeons saying yes but probably more plastic surgeons saying no. because we are all concerned about the serious complication of a fat embolism all plastic surgeons will be somewhat gun shy to recommend this.especially on a public forum.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

During BBL, is it possible to insert fat into the calves?

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