Fat Transfer and Breast Lifts. Can I Do These At The Same Time?

Is it possible to receive Fat Transfer-Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift simultaneously? What are the potential side effects of having this done? How do I pick a surgeon who is skilled in Fat Transfer to breast?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Raven314 in Rock Hill, SC

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Can fat transfer to the breasts be done at the same time with a lift?

Yes, it can be done. The requirement is for you to have enough fat to be transferred. It's been shown in multiple clinical studies that 53-65% of the transplanted fat stays long term. This is irregardless of stem cell use or enhancment. The fat is placed mainly in the upper poles of the breasts and cleavage area. The lower pole lift and tightening is done by the breast lift procedure (I prefer a short vertical scar technique). The potential mammographic changes that could happen... more

Breast lifts with fat transfer

The problem with fat transfer is that the fat does not reliably take, especially with transfer of the volumes usually used for breast enhancement. Reliability can be improved with the use of your own stem cells, but this is not recommended for breast treatment since we don't know what these active cells do to breast cancer developement. Fat transfer can complicate mammography due to calcifications, though this has not proved to be a big impediment to cancer screening... more

Breast lift in conjunction with fat grafting

The answer to your question regarding fat grafting of the breasts at the same setting as a breast lift is that it can be done safely and well. I have performed this combination of procedures several times and am offering breast fat grafting in certain cases. It must be understood that the fat grafting should be limited to relatively small volumes compared with buttock fat grafting. Patients can benefit from this procedure when a breast lift is desired and fat can be... more

Can a Fat Transfer and Lift to the Breast be done at the same time?

Yes they can, be careful who you choose to perform a procedure like this. This technique is very user dependent and can have lots of pitfalls if not done properly. I would recommend you consult with a surgeon who has performed these procedures on a regular basis and can discuss the pros and cons of the procedure. Good luck!

Fat transfer to breasts questionable

Hi, In my opinion the risks and complications associated with fat transfer to breasts out weigh the benefits. In my experience large volume fat transfers (as those needed for breasts or buttocks) have a high unsatisfaction rate due to fat necrosis and fat calcification causing irregular contours on skin. My question to you is why would you want something that may or may not give you the results you want (with additional complications) if there... more

Fat grafting in combination with masropexy is an option

The issue of fat grafting is new for most plastic surgeons an some are concerned about the predictability, mammogram and long term results. The results of the combine lift/fat is better that the Lift/implant. I have done more than 270 cases of fat grafting for the last 6 years . Please check my web site for examples. There are few plastic surgeons that are good at fat grafting like Dr.Delvecchio in Boston. The concerns about mammogram and cancer are answered and the lead article in our... more