I did not want a full bbl, nor do I have enough fat. But I do want to get fat transferred to my hips dips. How dangerous is this compared to a regular bbl? I have three young kids and don’t want to risk anything. Is the recovery as long as a regular bbl, like sitting wise? Any additional help and information would be appreciated. Ps I have already seen a handful of drs and all of them said I a good candidate for fat transfer to hips. I would be getting this done at the same time as a tummy tuck.
May 12, 2021
Answer: Danger of a hip flip We don’t have statistics on the rate of fat embolism with only injecting fat in the lateral buttocks and hip area. In reality most patients who get a BBL need fat augmented in the lateral buttocks and hip area so this is in many ways only a slight modification of a BBL. Most plastic surgeons follow new safety recommendations and with those having a fat transfer is probably safer than having a tummy tuck which has a reported fatality of one and 5000. To put that in perspective the average fatality for driving an automobile it’s one per 10,000 per year. There is always some risk with all surgical procedures. Patients should make a rational risk benefit ratio decision that works for them. Highly risk-averse people should avoid cosmetic surgery. Based on that statement highlt risk-averse should also consider not driving automobiles because that is a very serious and dangerous activity. In reality we take calculated risks on a daily basis and for many people emotions kick in rather than rational thought when it comes to surgical procedures. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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May 12, 2021
Answer: Danger of a hip flip We don’t have statistics on the rate of fat embolism with only injecting fat in the lateral buttocks and hip area. In reality most patients who get a BBL need fat augmented in the lateral buttocks and hip area so this is in many ways only a slight modification of a BBL. Most plastic surgeons follow new safety recommendations and with those having a fat transfer is probably safer than having a tummy tuck which has a reported fatality of one and 5000. To put that in perspective the average fatality for driving an automobile it’s one per 10,000 per year. There is always some risk with all surgical procedures. Patients should make a rational risk benefit ratio decision that works for them. Highly risk-averse people should avoid cosmetic surgery. Based on that statement highlt risk-averse should also consider not driving automobiles because that is a very serious and dangerous activity. In reality we take calculated risks on a daily basis and for many people emotions kick in rather than rational thought when it comes to surgical procedures. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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