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Trevor M. Born, MD answers: Noticeable difference on abdomen with Fat transfer to breast?

I am having a Fat transfer from my abdomen to my left breast after having breast cancer 14 years ago. (Lumpectomy, auxillary lymph nodes, chemo and radiation.)

How much can they transfer at one time and will I notice a difference in my abdomen?


Trevor M. Born, MD
1 month ago
By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Survivor1995

Fat transfer from the abdomen to the breast will at maximum increase the volume of the breast - approximately 1 cup size.  This will depend on a variety of factors- scarring, existing tissue envelope, amount of fat transferred, and whether there is radiation changes in the tissue.

The amount of fat that can be harvested will depend on the quality/quantity of fat on your tummy and other areas.  It is important to contour the tummy and not just harvest the fat!!

You may need more than one treatment to achieve the desired result.  A device call the Brava Bra will help with increasing the survival of grafted fat- this process takes 6 weeks.

With Warm Regards,

Trevor M Born MD

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