I had a breast lift which did not come out well. I have excess wrinkled skin along the top of the breasts (above the nipple/areola). It's like the top half of the breast has been scooped out hollow. Can I safely have fat liposuctioned from my body and transplant it to the breasts to fill them out? I do not want any implants. Thank you!
The answer is yes, but a physical exam is imperative. In addition, fat transfer in large amounts has a high revision rate since this is a very inexact method of volume enhancement. The much more predictable way is to use an implant. I recommend going in for a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with fat transfer as well as breast surgery. Good luck!
Dr. Singer
This is such a controversial topic right now. Fat injection can be done to the breasts, but there is some concern among plastic surgeons that the fat might become calcified in the future, which would make your mammograms more difficult to interpret. In addition, the volume of fat that you might need over the long term is unpredictable, as there is a certain resorption rate with injected fat. I would advise you to see a plastic surgeon to discuss this option and determine how much fill you want. Another option if you really want to avoid implants is to explore the Brava device, which uses a device to gradually enlarge the breasts. This will not provide more than a half cup size of enlargement. Good luck, /nsn.
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