- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Massive Weight Loss
- Thigh Lift
- Liposuction of Arms
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
- Buttock Augmentation
- Introduction
- How It Is Done
- Patient Photographs
- What to Expect After Surgery
- Complications
- Care After Surgery
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Calf Augmentation
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Labiaplasty
- Tattoo Removal
- Laser Hair Removal
Buttock Augmentation - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much of the fat that you inject will take?
- We estimate about 50%, but the answer is not really known. It varies from patient to patient. Most of the swelling is gone in one month and any fat that is going to be absorbed has likely been absorbed by then, so you have an idea of the result.
Q. What will happen if I gain weight?
- Because there are now more fat cells in the buttocks, your buttocks will be fuller at any weight. If you gain weight you will notice these areas become fuller, along with other areas of the body. At a reduced weight, they will go down, but remain fuller than if you had not had fat injection.
Q. Can you freeze fat and inject it later?
- No. Freezing causes the fat cells to die. It is surprising for me to sometimes see a surgeon advocate freezing fat. There are also risks involved in storage and proper patient identification, like a blood bank.
