Fat Transfer (Buttocks and Hips)

Fat transfer results can be long-lasting, even permanent, once the transferred fat cells establish a blood supply in the new area. However, some of the transferred fat (typically 30-50%) may be reabsorbed by the body during the healing process.

If you lose weight after a fat transfer, the transferred fat cells can shrink along with your other fat cells. This may reduce the volume of the transferred fat and impact the overall results.

The time you can sit after a fat transfer depends on the area treated. For facial fat transfers, you can usually sit immediately. However, after a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), which involves fat transfer to the buttocks, you should avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for at least two weeks, and possibly longer, depending on your surgeon’s recommendations.

Yes, you can gain weight after a fat transfer. The transferred fat cells behave like your natural fat cells and can increase in size if you gain weight. This may lead to an increase in volume in the treated area.

Typically, about 20-30% of the transferred fat is reabsorbed by the body during the healing process. This is why surgeons often overfill the area to account for this expected fat loss. The remaining fat cells should remain viable and provide long-lasting results.