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I am a 31-year-old female. I have undergone liposuction twice to transfer fat to my face. In the future, I am considering either a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) or fat transfer to the breasts. Is there a limit to how many times a person can undergo liposuction in their lifetime?

Asked by VioletMoonbeam
2024-01-16 09:44:06

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Answered by Dana Goldberg, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

Thank you for your question. It is possible to undergo multiple rounds of liposuction, although each successive procedure may become more challenging due to subcutaneous scarring. It is also important to note that with each liposuction procedure, there is less fat available for removal, as fat does not generally regenerate. In your case, since only a small amount of fat was removed for facial fat grafting, harvesting enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) or breast augmentation should not pose significant difficulty, even considering your previous fat grafting procedures.
Answered by Paul Flashner, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

Typically, fat grafting to the face does not require a large amount of fat, so there is usually additional fat remaining in the areas where the fat was harvested. However, it's important to note that liposuction removes fat cells from the suctioned area, and these fat cells are not replaced with new ones. Additionally, previous liposuction and fat grafting procedures can result in additional scarring in the suctioned area. Multiple liposuction procedures can lead to contour irregularities and undesirable scarring.
Answered by Bruce E. Katz, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

The number of times a person can undergo liposuction depends on factors such as the amount of excess fat and realistic goals. Generally, 2-3 rounds of liposuction in the same area provide full thinning of the fatty layer. However, if minimal fat removal is required, more rounds may be possible.
Answered by Robert Brueck, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

Liposuction can be performed in areas with excess fat, and it can be repeated multiple times if needed. Once the excess fat is removed, liposuction cannot be done.

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