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Breast Fat Transfer

asked 5 months ago by Mel in the sun in Sanford, FL
Latest answer by David Bogue, MD
Question viewed 218 times
Tags: 2 weeks post-op, recovery

I had my first fat transfer to the breasts 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for the breasts to feel tight and lumpy at this point. Do the breasts eventually feel softer and move more natural? I am also wearing the brava bra postoperatively for increased circulation to the new fat.

7 answers to Breast Fat Transfer

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Fat transfer to the breasts.

Based on the fact you are using the Brava system, I'm assuming you underwent a large volume of fat transfer for breast augmentation. In small volume scenarios, lumpiness is rare because the fat is distributed in very small channels and eveness is the goal. In larger volumes, lumpiness is almost unavoidable. Although the Brava bra can stimulate (according to it's proponents) increased blood flow, this flow increase would be limited to areas of existing blood vessels. Lumpiness... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer

I guess i am in the minority, but i agree with dr tholen. i worry about the long term consequences of fat transfer as the breast. lumps , bumps and calcifications all do occur. when the risk of breast cancer is1 out of 8 now, why do anything that may confuse the picture in the future.
Jonathan Saunders, MD

Newark Plastic Surgeon
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Lumpy breasts post fat transfer

Yes if you are only 2 weeks post fat transfer this is totally within the range of normal.This lumpness can take several months to go down so don't fret.i
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps and firmness after breast fat transfer. This (unfortunately) is normal.

I have been doing fat grafting procedures for over 25 years, and was a presenter at an American College of Surgeons panel on fat grafting in 1987, and another "experts" research panel in San Diego in the late 1980's. I do fat grafting in my practice frequently, where appropriate, and can tell you that technique and careful handling of the delicate fat cells is critical to obtaining healthy, living, fat tissue after transfer. But, I am not a fan of breast augmentation with... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast fat transfer

Fat transfer to the brest can feel foirm and lumpy during the first few weeks. It usually settles down, Follow closely with yoru doctor.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fat TRansfer to Breast

What you are experiencing to this point sounds normal -just keep your foillow-up appts to make sure you are on the right track
Edward J. Bednar, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer to breasts

It is quite normal to feel tight at two weeks after fat transfer. The more the fat transfered the tighter they feel. Lumpiness may be some concern although it is only two weeks and hopefully they will settle down. Wearing BRAVA cup will help. Be ptient and talk to your surgeon.
Raj Chowdary, MD

Allentown Plastic Surgeon

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