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Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

Q: I am exactly 5ft tall and I wear a size 38DD. I am scheduled to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon in my area for a BBL and would like to know how likely it is for a plastic surgeon to do lipo on the breast to transfer to my butt.

A: While I will perform liposuction on the breasts in conjunction with a breast reduction or lift, I do not transfer this fat elsewhere in the body. The breasts are a cancer prone organ and the transfer of breast tissue – even breast fat- to another location could lead to moving breast cancer to another part of the body where it is less likely to be detected early.

You need relatively large amounts of fat to make any noticeable change in size or shape to the buttocks. This is far more fat than you can typically recover from the breasts. I typically transfer fat from the abdomen, flanks, lower back and/or thighs to the buttocks.

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

Is it OK to have lipo of the hips and flanks along with a TT?

Is it OK to have lipo of the hips and flanks along with a TT?

Q: I read that lipo combined with a TT increases the chances of clots and complications. Is this only a concern if its abdominal lipo plus a TT? I am having a full TT so my scar will go over my hips .

A: It is rare that I perform a tummy tuck without liposuction in my surgery center outside Atlanta. Most people who find themselves in need of a tummy tuck would also benefit from liposuction for the best cosmetic result. There was a time when it was thought that combining liposuction of the abdominal area with a tummy tuck could compromise blood supply to the area and negatively impact healing. In healthy patients the risk is low. Having liposuction in an area other than the abdomen is generally safe as long as the procedure can be completed in less than 6 hours – minimizing your time under anesthesia.

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

Is a rectus plication always necessary with a tummy tuck?

Is a rectus plication always necessary with a tummy tuck?

Q: Apart from a consult, and being in surgery, how would a patient know if they need to have a rectus plication during a TT and not just a removal of the excess skin? Is having both done more riskier? Are both procedures dependent on each other?

A: A rectus plication is surgical repair of the abdominal muscles. Most, but not all, patients desiring a tummy tuck need one, but the surgery can be performed without it. Some of my tummy tuck patients have never been pregnant and don’t need one. Others have mild separation of the abdominal muscles (we call this rectus diastasis) but are planning to become pregnant, so I don’t perform a plication. The best way to know what you need is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon. If you want to get a general idea on your own, lay on your back and do a crunch. While you are holding yourself up and tensing your abs, feel the area above your belly button. If you have a separation in your abs, you might benefit from a rectus plication.

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

How does a tummy tuck affect future pregnancies?

How does a tummy tuck affect future pregnancies?

If I was to get a tummy tuck, could I still have children in the near future or is it best to have kids first?

Having a tummy tuck will not affect your ability to conceive or carry a child to term, but becoming pregnant after a tummy tuck may lead to your needing another tummy tuck! During a full tummy tuck, your plastic surgeon will tighten and repair your abdominal muscles and remove excess tummy tuck leaving you a nice flat stomach. If you become pregnant afterward, your body will still stretch to accommodate the growing baby. You may find you need a tummy tuck again afterwards. You may be left with excess skin and loose muscles after pregnancy. This is why most plastic surgeons recommend waiting until your family is complete before having the surgery. If I know my patient is planning a future pregnancy, I will often perform a J-tuck. This is a tummy tuck I have modified that does not involve repair of the abdominal muscles.

Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?

I would like a tummy tuck and a butt lift. Which would you recommend doing first?

I would like a tummy tuck and a butt lift. Which would you recommend doing first?

Q: I was thinking the butt lift so the fat from stomach may be used

A: I perform several combination Brazilian Butt Lift and tummy tucks each week. Many of my patients only want to recover once and opt to lay on their sides for the first few weeks following surgery. If you want to stage them, I agree with doing the butt augmentation first.