Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

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Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

Not currently happening. As always, be sure to research who does your procedure to increase your chances of having a good outcome.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SarinaNyan,
at the moment, you can use only your fat tissue. 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

Rhett N. Willis, Jr., MD · Answer

As of now, BBL's are typically performed from harvesting your own fat cells from another part of the body via liposuction. Given the typical larger amounts of fat needed for injecting, I do not believe that there is any way to culture/grow this degree and amount of fat cells needed for a noticeable result. Dr. W

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Still experimental. The only procedure safe in plastic surgery still is autologous fat trasnfer. 29-year experience, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Body and Face Artisan.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You’re on harvested fat is the only realistic option for a BBL.

Very little has come out of the use of stem cells other than charlatans trying to take patients money.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

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Answer: Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

Answer: Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

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Answer: Grown cells for BBL

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Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

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Answer: Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

Answer: Using lab-grown fat tissue (from stem cells, or other means) for BBL surgery. What is the current state of this approach?

Answer: Grown cells for BBL

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