Hello, I am going to have a bbl soon and I was wondering if it is normal practice to freeze any excess fat that a patient does not use so that the fat can be later used for another fat transfer. I would like to transfer fat to my breasts, and even though I will have areas that have not been liposuctioned, I was wondering if and how long doctors can store fat so I may have the max amount of fat transferred.
Answer: Freezing Fat? = Cryolipolysis Fat cannot be stored in the freezer for later use. While the idea is tempting, it is important to consider the effects of freezing on tissue. This is no more obvious than when one considers the rise of CoolSculpt and cryolipolysis. This fat reduction technology is anchored in the knowledge that fat will not survive exposure to extremes of temperature (think frostbite). Thus stored frozen fat will no longer be viability.The best time to graft the fat is at the time of harvest.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Freezing Fat? = Cryolipolysis Fat cannot be stored in the freezer for later use. While the idea is tempting, it is important to consider the effects of freezing on tissue. This is no more obvious than when one considers the rise of CoolSculpt and cryolipolysis. This fat reduction technology is anchored in the knowledge that fat will not survive exposure to extremes of temperature (think frostbite). Thus stored frozen fat will no longer be viability.The best time to graft the fat is at the time of harvest.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Storing fat from lipo for future fat transfer, is that normal practice? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the fat cannot be stored to be used in a different occasion for safety reasons. If you're having liposuction done you should use the fat grafted for the BBL. Best is to discuss specifically with your surgeon so that he /she knows about your expectations. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Storing fat from lipo for future fat transfer, is that normal practice? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the fat cannot be stored to be used in a different occasion for safety reasons. If you're having liposuction done you should use the fat grafted for the BBL. Best is to discuss specifically with your surgeon so that he /she knows about your expectations. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Storing Fat for Future Fat Transfer I use the fat for transfer at the time of the harvest to ensure optimal fat viability. I do not store the fat because of associated safety concerns, not only with the viability, but also with the sterility of storing fat for prolonged periods. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Storing Fat for Future Fat Transfer I use the fat for transfer at the time of the harvest to ensure optimal fat viability. I do not store the fat because of associated safety concerns, not only with the viability, but also with the sterility of storing fat for prolonged periods. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Storing fat for future procedures The great majority of plastic surgeons will not store peoples sent in the freezer for future use.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Storing fat for future procedures The great majority of plastic surgeons will not store peoples sent in the freezer for future use.
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June 7, 2017
Answer: BBL Hello and thank you for your excellent question. At this time, we do not store liposuctioned fat for later use. It is possible, however, to have your breasts and buttocks grafted during the same surgery. It is also possible to liposuction separate areas during two separate procedures, if you would prefer to separate the breast from buttock fat grafting. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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June 7, 2017
Answer: BBL Hello and thank you for your excellent question. At this time, we do not store liposuctioned fat for later use. It is possible, however, to have your breasts and buttocks grafted during the same surgery. It is also possible to liposuction separate areas during two separate procedures, if you would prefer to separate the breast from buttock fat grafting. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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