It's been 4 months post op fat transfer to hips and still look straight. Help!

Question

I had a fat transfer to my hips from my flanks and stomach. I still seem straight when wearing clothes and do not have that hourglass figure. My waist has even gotten bigger and is now 31 inches. Will my hips get bigger? Will my waist get any smaller? Is this the final result or do i have yet to see a dramatic change in proportion? I still have a very straight shape after spending so much money and I do not know what to do.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Four months after fat grafting your result should be closed to stable. You can not expect volume increase in grafted area, possibly a small loss? It is not unusual that multiple stages of fat grafting may be needed to achieve improvement in some patients. In particular in patients that do not have sufficient fat deposits to start with. I hope that your plastic surgeon discussed this option with you before surgery? You should discuss possibility of additional fat graft augmentation of hips as well as liposuction of abdomen/waist with your surgeon. Good luck.

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. I’m
sorry you are having concerns about your procedure.

3 months is the typical time for seeing the volume results
of your fat transfer. By now, your swelling and your fat survival should be
stable. Minimal changes from now can be expected.

For the areas of swelling, you may consider lymphatic
massages. The fullness is unlikely to change at this point, unless you gain
weight.

Finally, make sure that your doctor is
aware of your process. He should be able to guide you best in your care.

Wishing you the best in your journey

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

You should discuss this with your surgeon.  You may need to have another fat transfer procedure.   Take new pictures and compare them those before surgery.  You may be pleasantly surprised with the difference.  An in-person exam with a
board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and
provide true medical advice.  Best of
luck. Dr. Michael Omidi

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

By 4 months, your fat transfer should be pretty stable and what you see is what you got.  There may still be some residual swelling for a few months.

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

I generally tell my patients at 4 months that they are at least 90% towards there final results, letting them know that there can be minor waxing and waining swelling for another two months or so.  This is true of both liposuction and fat grafting!

It's been 4 months post op fat transfer to hips and still look straight. Help!

Answers (6)

Answer: BBL at 4 months

Answer: BBL at 4 months

Answer: Fat Grafting Results?

Answer: Fat Grafting Results?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facial Fat Transfer

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

It's been 4 months post op fat transfer to hips and still look straight. Help!

Answers (6)

Answer: BBL at 4 months

Answer: BBL at 4 months

Answer: Fat Grafting Results?

Answer: Fat Grafting Results?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facial Fat Transfer

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.