Breast Fat Transplant?

asked 1 year ago by SueSueSue in London, SW11
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
Question viewed 244 times
Tags: breasts, female, A cup, safety

I am an petite A cup and I am interested in getting a fat transfer to become a B cup before making the big step to get real implants. I heard about a 4000 GBP all inclusive surgery in Praque, fat is being grafted by simultaneous water-assisted liposuction (WAL) from 2 areas. Is fat transfer surgery into the breast safe, especially with WAL?

5 answers to Breast Fat Transplant?

Fat transfer to the breast.

Fat transfer to the breast is a well-established technique following removal of cancer from the breast, although it is relatively new in the field of cosmetic breast augmentation. It is something that is increasing and I think that it is a useful technique, in selected cases. I would advise against going abroad for this surgery for several reasons. The qualifications and training of the doctors may not be the same as a UK trained plastic surgeon. You must be sure that... more

Jonathan J Staiano, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer to the breast as a first step

Fat transfer to the breast is unpredictable, the volumes small compared to breast implants, and the risk of limps, cysts and calcification is quite high. We would not consider fat transfers as a first step before considering breast implants. Once done for better or worse the fat is permanent. A breast implant can go in and come out easily as well. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants

This is an area of plastic surgery that is becoming very popular. There is a lot of research in the area of fat transfer. A few issues are important in your specific case: Do you have enough fat on your body to harvest for the breast area? Are you aware that the fat may or may not survive in the breast? So one breast may appear larger and one may be softer than the other. The fat may become calcified over time. Placing a breast implant into the... more

Jay H. Ross, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer for breast augmentation needs good long term follow-up

Although techniques are improving enough with fat transfer to considrer it for augmentation, the volumes that can be predictably placed in one session are much smaller than the average implant. For this reason touch-up's or additional grafting sessions may be needed later. This is one procedure where long-term follow-up is especially important. If you do go abroad I have 2 suggestions: first, be sure that the surgeon is a member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer to breast

Stay in London. Consult a reputable plastic surgeon near you for treatment and FOLLOW UP. Other places may be cheaper, but you must make your decision based on the apprpriate treatment not cost. It is much more expensive to repair a bad result or a complication.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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