Body BEFORE & AFTER Patient 174: 360 Liposuction with Fat Transfer to Buttocks
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Before & After
Patient 174: 360 Liposuction with Fat Transfer to Buttocks
Patient 174: 360 Liposuction with Fat Transfer to Buttocks
A 32-year-old female patient presented with concerns regarding overall body contour and a desire to improve her waist definition while enhancing gluteal volume and shape. After a thorough consultation and evaluation, the patient elected to undergo 360 liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Crantford performed circumferential liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and back to improve overall contour and harvest fat for transfer to the gluteal region. Photos are shown at 8 weeks post-op.
360 liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks is one of the most transformative body contouring procedures available — addressing the waist, abdomen, back, and buttocks simultaneously to create results that read as a cohesive whole. The procedure leverages the patient’s own fat as a natural filler, avoiding the need for synthetic implants while allowing for precise, customized gluteal enhancement. Before-and-after photos from Dr. Crantford’s Charleston, SC practice typically show a narrower waist, flatter abdominal profile, and a fuller, more lifted gluteal contour — all from a single surgical experience.
What is 360 liposuction, and how is it different from traditional liposuction?
Traditional liposuction typically targets one or two isolated areas. 360 liposuction treats the entire circumference of the midsection — abdomen, flanks, and back — in a single procedure, creating a more comprehensive and balanced improvement in body contour. This approach addresses the way the body looks from every angle, rather than improving one area while leaving others unchanged.
How does fat transfer to the buttocks work during a 360 liposuction procedure?
Fat harvested during liposuction is processed and purified before being strategically injected into the gluteal region to enhance volume and shape. The amount of fat that can be transferred depends on how much is available for harvest and how much the target tissue can safely accommodate. A portion of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed by the body during the healing process — typically 30 to 50 percent — which is accounted for when determining the volume transferred during surgery.
How long after 360 liposuction with fat transfer do final results show?
Final body contouring results from 360 liposuction with fat transfer are typically visible at 3 to 6 months post-op, once swelling has fully resolved and the transferred fat has stabilized. The fat that remains after the initial healing phase becomes a permanent part of the body’s natural contour.
What is recovery like after 360 liposuction with fat transfer?
Most patients wear a compression garment for several weeks following surgery to support contouring and reduce swelling. Sitting directly on the buttocks is typically restricted for 2 to 4 weeks to avoid pressure on the transferred fat during its critical early healing phase. Most patients return to light activity within 1 to 2 weeks and resume more strenuous exercise at 4 to 6 weeks.
