Upper body lift and BBL together?

Hello cauliflowerisaflower,

Thank you for your request regarding the possibility of using fat from an upper body lift to enhance your hips.

Yes, fat taken from almost anywhere in the body can be transplanted. Successful fat transfers depend on many factors. The three main factors affecting the success of fat transfers are the amount of fat, the condition of the donor site, and the survival of the fat.

Firstly, the amount of fat is crucial. The more fat you have, the more fat can be harvested and the bigger your results could potentially be. Conversely, if you don’t have much fat, you may not get significant fat transfer improvements.

Secondly, the donor site, or where the fat is being transferred, plays a significant role. If the place where the fat is being transferred has a lot of loose skin or scar tissue from prior surgery or trauma, your fat transfer results may not be ideal.

Thirdly, the survival of the fat is essential. Fat survival depends both on your plastic surgeon’s technique as well as your postoperative care of the donor site. Proper technique during harvesting, processing, and injecting the fat is crucial for maximizing fat survival. Postoperative care includes avoiding pressure on the transferred fat and following your surgeon's instructions to support the fat grafts' survival.

All things considered, fat can be transferred from the upper body to other body parts, even the hips and buttocks. This procedure can help achieve a more contoured and balanced appearance.

Good luck. I hope I’ve answered your questions regarding the feasibility of using fat from an upper body lift to enhance your hips.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Yes it is possible to transfer fat harvested from one area to another. However not everyone is a candidate for this. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation to discuss your goals and determine if this is a good choice for you.

Dear cauliflowerisaflower,
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery