Should I have the cell saver with my 360 Lipo and BBL?

Hi! Liposuction suctions the fat and a little amount of blood as well. If you are on the lower end of normal Hemoglobin, cell saver is a good idea to give you back whatever blood you lose. Hope this helps. Goodluck.

Dear BadBayBee,
in most cases, there is no need for a cell saver. I would suggest you discuss the pros and cons with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The decision to use a cell saver during a 360 liposuction and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure is typically made by your surgeon based on various factors, including your medical history, surgical plan, and individual circumstances.

A cell saver, also known as an autologous blood transfusion system, collects and processes your own blood during surgery for potential reinfusion. It can be used to minimize the need for external blood transfusions, reduce the risk of blood loss, and potentially improve overall patient outcomes.

During a 360 liposuction and BBL, significant amounts of fat are typically removed through liposuction and then transferred to the buttocks. This can involve a certain degree of blood loss, and in some cases, a cell saver may be considered to help manage blood loss and optimize blood conservation.

The decision to use a cell saver is typically made in consultation with your surgeon, taking into account your specific medical condition, the extent of the surgery, and the expected blood loss. Your surgeon will be able to provide personalized advice and guidance based on their assessment of your individual case.

I hope this helps,
Best of luck !

When undergoing Lipo 360 and BBL, you should not have a significant amount of blood loss where a cell saver is necessary. There are limits on the amount of fluid and fat that can be removed during a BBL and it is important that your surgeon follows that. Be sure that your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Liposuction has the potential of being a bloody operation with significant blood loss. The number one variable that determines blood loss during the procedure is the appropriate use of tumescent solution. This solution is diluted local anesthesia with a drug called Epinephrine. With the introduction of tumescent solution, Liposuction went from a very bloody procedure, often requiring blood transfusions to an almost bloodless procedure.
In order to get the benefits of tumescent solution, it needs to be injected correctly, using correct amounts, meticulous attention to detail and allowing the solution proper time to become effective before starting surgery.
The drug epinephrine takes 15 to 20 minutes before having full affect. Surgeons who are willing to spend the time to meticulously inject proper amount of tumescent solution and give the drug sufficient times to work before starting liposuction will have minimal blood loss during the procedure. Considering that operating room time is very expensive. There is often a temptation to not waste time in the operating room. personally, I perform all liposuction and fat transfer procedures with patients awake using local anesthesia with mild sedation. In order to do the procedure without causing significant discomfort to the patient the proper use of tumescent solution becomes mandatory. In 20 years, I’m doing almost exclusively Liposuction and fat transfer procedures(over 8000 procedures) I’ve never had a patient requires blood transfusion after this operation.
If different approaches are taken and tumescent solutions is not used in an ideal manner, then blood loss can be significant and a cell saver may be appropriate. I suggest you talk to your surgeon about their experience and follow their recommendations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD