Is a fat transfer to the hips permanent?

Question

This might be a stupid question, but is it possible to lose the transferred fat from the hips after the procedure is done? Or will it always stay the same?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

You certainly will lose some fat after the operation as everyone does, and not all  of the grafted fat will survive but once the fat has taken and been re-vascularized meaning it has a new blood supply than that fat is permanent and will stay with you.

Bernabe Vazquez, MD · Answer

Fat transfer to the hips just like fat transfer to any other area is safe and reliable but can loose some of its volume with time. Generally speaking, because the hips receive less direct pressure than the buttocks in daily life, the fat there tends to survive and last longer. However a 30 to 50 % loss of volume is possible and the final amount that will remain will usually take 3-6 months to determine.

Jules Walters, MD · Answer

The fat cells that survive the transfer which is usually at least 50% are permanent.  You can gain or lose weight in that area as the fat cells get larger or smaller.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the very good question. The fat cells that are present after 3 months are permanent. The cells can get bigger and smaller depending on your weight but they are there to stay. Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy...

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.The transfer of fat remains for a while, it all depends on the physical activities you do and the food you carry, the high resistance exercises help to burn fat, so it is not reomendable, you should only do exercises to keep the figure.I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...

Is a fat transfer to the hips permanent?

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