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Fat Transfer Side Effects

asked 2 years ago by diya in uk
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 12,949 times
Tags: breasts, female, breast size, side effects

Are there any side effects of having fat injections to increase the breast size?

8 answers to Fat Transfer Side Effects

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Fat grafting side effects

Fat grafting carries potential risks and complications including lumpiness, rippling, fat atrophy or loss, and asymmetry. In areas of the body where the fat is grafted more superficially such as the lower eyelid skin, these complications can be more noticeable.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Transfer to the Breast Side Effects

Recently Fat Transfer to the breast has become more popular, but there are possible side effects that one must consider when evaluating this modality for volume enhancement.   I think the main side effect that was most worrisome has been the concern of scarring on a mammogram should some of the fat not survive producing shadows that may concern a Radiologist.  I believe that doctors that read the mammograms are getting more comfortable with these possible changes, but some... more
Daniel Shapiro, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

shapiroplasticsurgery.com

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Side effects of fat injections to breasts is a delicate subject

Fat grafting emerged in the last few years as a very useful tool in facial rejuvenation, augmentation of different body areas and even wound healing by stem cell transfer. When it comes to the breast, it is a completely different issue. The breast is a hormone sensitive organ and this is related to breast cancer. Now, to make things clear,the scientific evidence so far did not prove a relationship between cancer and fat grafting but there is a lot we do not know. The current issue with fat... more
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Natural Breast Augmentation by Fat Transfer - Side Effects and Complications

There are Side Effects and Complications with all surgical procedures and Fat Transfer is no exception. The good news is that side effects and complication rates associated with fat grafting to the breasts are not, overall, unduly high. Common Risks, side effects and complications include infection, bleeding, fat embolism and graft volume loss; over filling, under filling, asymmetry, fat necrosis, and ectopic calcification among others. Although, there are... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

drnichter.com

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Fat Transfer to the Breasts is Still Somewhat Controversial

Any procedure that causes potential scarring to the breasts must be considered carefully. At this time, it is reasonable to wait until further evidence is posted in plastic surgery literature about the long term effects of fat injection in the breast. Fat grafting to the face is well established. Long term limitations and benefits of fat grafting to the breast still need to be established.
Elizabeth S. Harris, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Side effects of fat transfer to the breast

 The 'side effect' that I counsel patients most about is the unpredictable nature of the fat grafting procedure- despite our best efforts, not all of the grafted fat will survive. Since most patients have two breasts, this will result in some asymmetry. Touch up fat injections are often necessary. The other surgeons have commented on the issues with this procedure.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Side effects of fat transfer to the breast

Fat transfer to the breast is not as predictable as augmentation with implants.  Even in the best hands, the fat survival is variable.  If large areas of the fat die, areas of calcified scar can develop.  These could look spooky on mammogram and could be hard and lumpy to the touch and could be tender.  Fat transfer needs to be done using meticulous technique.  I don't know of any shortcuts that make this operation easy or quick without compromising the... more
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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The use of lipoinjection for breast augmentation (fat injection or grafts instead of breast implants

Yes there are many potential risks and these include but are not limited to: infection bleeding fibrosis (firmness) nodules cyst formation interference with surgical or onclologic evaluation of the breasts donor site deformity calcification due to fat saponification irregularities partial or incomplete fat graft take occuring differently from each breast which may result in different sizes etc. Before undertaking the procedure discuss these matters with your surgeon. Of course there... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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