Why a fast-growing plastic surgery procedure is also the deadliest
1 Fat is taken from the patient’s abdomen, hips or thighs. 2 A collection tube gathers the fat. 3 The fat is grafted into the buttocks to reshape them. 4 If the collection tube is moved too deep, it can graft fat into the gluteal muscles and tear the veins. 5 The fat can travel to the heart and lungs, creating blockages that can lead to death.