BBL: How much fat can be removed Vs how much can be transferred?

I appreciate your question.





I specialize in Brazilian Butt lifts and body contouring procedures.  The amount of enhancement possible depends on how much fat can be harvested from your body.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.





Best of luck!





Dr. Schwartz



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There is huge variability in the amount of fat that one surgeon may remove as compared to another.  The lipoaspirate obtained that is 5 liters may be 4 liters of fat and 1 of fluid or 1 liter of fat and 4 liters of fluid or less.

There is no set answer to your question, except "It depends." The answer will depend on the patient's characteristics – how much fat  a patient has and how loose is the skin envelope of the buttocks. 

Hello, thanks for share your concern with us!The quantity of fat that can be removed is 5 liters, but... it will depend of the hemoglobin levels of the patients, because its not the same a patient who has 11 grams of hemoglobin and extract 5 liters of a patient who has 13 grams of hemoglobin and extract 5 liters. thats why every patient need to have a complete pre op examination and labs exams before every procedure.The fat transfer for BBL its recomended no more than 1 liter of fat transfer.hope it helps!have a nice day! :)