For a BBL which lipo machine provides the greatest % of fat survival? Vaser, SAFE lipo, powered lipo, Tumescent liposuction?

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The Brazilian butt lift involves harvesting of fat from one or more areas with fat transplantation to another area. No one machine has proved superior to another. Powered liposuction makes the procedure easier for the surgeon to perform, but does not affect the surgical result.  Augmented liposuction uses laser energy or ultrasonic energy to semiliquify the fat, making removal somewhat easier for the surgeon.  Theoretically it should decrease fat transplant survival. Low energy vaser liposuction does appear to maintain cell viability for transplantation.  Graft "take" remains a variable, not related to the instrument type. Surgical skill is also a factor.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes.

Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic, smart lipo, laser liposuction vaser lipo, power assisted liposuction, and conventional tumescent liposuction. The results depend very little on the method used and very much on the surgeon selected.

Dear kbern,
Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.
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

 It is unethical  to recommend in one’s “opinion” any  technology as being superior in another. The scientific fact is that there is no scientific data that shows better volume maintenance with any of these technologies. The vaser study quoting 80% survival is in question based on its scientific merit. First of all, it is impossible to know true percent survival when fat is inserted into fat. Surgeons, researchers and patients all confuse fat survival with volume maintenance and this is a fallacy.  In summary, this is an area that is very poorly studied and there are numerous different opinions and you will hear a lot of Bad Information. Select a plastic surgeon who has good before and after volume maintenance and worry less about the technique used. as a surgeon, you can’t buy your way with technology into being a good surgeon. 

The survival rate after fat grafting is partially dependent upon the technology used, custom cannulas for fat removal, decantation canisters, Re-injection systems such as the Wells Johnson which I use and recommend, patient health and anatomy and surgical technique of grafting. Water jet or bodyjet liposuction, powered liposuction, and VASER can all be good solutions and have comparable survival rates based on industry sponsored studies. You can read most of those with a grain of salt. The bottom line is that an experienced plastic surgeon will obtain good results for you. Look closely at their before and afters, patient testimonials, etc.