Does the CC sum per buttock include the hips?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. This is dependent on each individual surgeon. I like to think of the Hip and Buttocks as a continuous area with a smooth transition. My totals are given to the patient as both a sum of the both parts and as individual amounts so that they can understand exactly what was done. I hope this helps.

Thanks for your question. Yes, the CC's include everything that was injected into the buttocks as part of the BBL.

Hope this helps. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Take Care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

The CC sum per buttock includes the hips. I typically transfer 1200 cc to 2000 cc per butt and hip to give the most dramatic transformation possible.

Thank you for your question. This may be surgeon dependent, however I usually count the hips and buttocks and one continuous number so it would be CCs per side. The number of CCs that are put into a patient depends on many factors, such as the amount of fat they are able to harvest and the patient's anatomy. Hope this helps!

Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear angeliiidede,
this depends on one surgeon to another. You should clearly discuss all your issues and questions with your plastic surgeon. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

Great question! Anatomically the buttock area is medial and lateral or projection and hips dips. So the complete buttock area could be fat transferred or only the projection or hip dips. This is a surgeon's decision if enough transferrable fat is available, if there is enough sub cutaneous space to fill with fat, etc. Best to ask your chosen surgeon before surgery where will the fat be injected. After surgery to late.

I believe most surgeons use the total amount transferred when speaking about volumes. I record the volume placed in each area, but only discuss cc's with the patient as the total fat injected.
Dr. Taranow

The answer to your question really depends on your surgeon. However, you, as the patient, should know where the fat is going. You are encouraged to consult a board certified plastic surgeon, so both of you can create the best plan for you together. If you are a good candidate (less than 5L of fat) for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons. A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

The main Point of emphasis on most of my BBL is halfway between the buttocks and the hip. Fat is blended into the hip and sometimes down the thigh if needed as well as to the entire buttocks. I count all of that volume as each side of the BBL. That’s simply how I do the procedure.

I don’t know what other plastic surgeons do but not enough surgeons focus on blending grafted fat onto the thigh to create a smooth even S-curve. I see surgeons purposefully doing liposuction on the upper thigh in order to make the buttocks look bigger which gives what I call the lollipop look. It’s quite unnatural and is difficult to correct once it’s done.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Dear angeliiidede
Thank you for your question.
It really depends on the surgeon and what you have talked about during the consultation. If the patient had "hip dips " or a depression on the side or wants wider hips then the surgeon can also place fat in the area. It is usually included in the total volume per buttock and not just on the buttcheek. To achieve more harmony both areas are augmented.
I hope this helps.
Best regards
Dr. Layth Gurgia
Consultant plastic surgeon
Stockholm,Sweden