Can I keep the fat from liposuction for another day for lipofilling?

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I need your help. I'm going to do liposuction on my abdomen+lipofiling+butt implants. Is it possible to keep that fat for another day for lipofilling? ( i want to keep 5 ml (fat) for my cosmetologist, i want from her to do it for my nasolabial and under eyes)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. I am sorry to disappoint, but fat cannot be stored for another provider. Your surgeon should be able to perform fat transfer to nasolabial folds. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

I am sorry, buy is this a serious question?!! Do you really think that someone who is a highly trained plastic surgeon, who can do the liposuction and body contouring is not capable of transfering 5ml of that fat in to your nasolabial areas and you need to see a "Cosmetologist" for that? I am very disapointed to even see this question!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

fat can be re-injected on another day, that is not true.  we store fat and then use it at subsequent surgeries or procedures, but it cannot be given to another provider to do so.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. 
Unfortunately, no. The suctioned fat will not survive to another day in a predictable manner to be used for lipofilling. 
Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review your options. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

This cannot be done. You may be able to find a PS who can perform all the procedures for you at once. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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