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My Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer Looks Soft and Natural
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I didn't want implants - I found a Dr. who did...
WORTH IT$12,200
I didn't want implants - I found a Dr. who did a fat transfer via lipo from my abs, flanks and outer thighs and transferred it to my breasts. I went from an A/B to a D. Full, natural, beautiful! I'm so glad I did it - my breasts have always been very small and limp. It's the best.
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July 15, 2009
Hi Mimi,
Hope you saw the doctor information. I am very pleased - still. All of my clothes fit great now. I no longer feel like I have to hide what I don't have. It really has changed who I am.
Best wishes,
free4ever
October 24, 2010
i'm from tx. i'd like to know the name of your doctor or at least thee web site where I could get her info. It sounds like your experience was well worth it!
February 22, 2011
hi this sounds like a way better/safer idea than getting implants....what i have always wondered with fat transfer is: what if you lose weight/or work out regualrly? doesnt your breasts just get small again???
October 9, 2011
Hello Free4ever,
I d like to know if the size is still the same after 2 years of your surgery. Thanks
I d like to know if the size is still the same after 2 years of your surgery. Thanks
June 12, 2012
Hi there. I'm going to get this done and I'm wondering how your results turned out. It's been a few years now since you posted this, so I'm curious what size you are now ad how much of the fat was retained. Thanks!
February 8, 2013
Hey, hope you are doing well. Was wondering if you could please up date me on how your breast are holding on. I'm thinking of getting fat grafting and I was wondering how the breast does over time, and if they feel lumpy from calcification? Thank you in advance for your time.
August 8, 2009
I'm going to have a fat transfer done from abdomen to breast for reconstruction after a lumpectomy from 14 years ago. Will I notice a slightly slimmer abdomen? I can't wait to have a bra fit correctly. I'm tired of wearing black to conceal the size difference.
svr1995
August 20, 2009
I think it's great you're doing something about it. I noticed a big decrease in my abdomen - that's one of the areas where the doctor removed the fat. She said she could take the fat from anywhere, but preferably where I gain weight first and lose it last. She said that fat is more resilient.
Best wishes,
free4ever
October 6, 2009
Hi, was wondering how it all went?
Are you happy with the results? My situation is similar but I think they'll take it from my flanks although I am very slim..
Gi
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August 17, 2009
does price depend on how big you want them too?
August 20, 2009
I'm not sure - I know they told me they could increase my size by 2 cup sizes. You should probably call the doctor's office.
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August 22, 2009
What is the name of your doctor in Texas who does fat injection to the breast? No doctors near me do it. I am looking for someone who does it and is experienced. Do you need a large amount of fat to do it? Please give me all the details. I may have questions, I am interested in doing it.
September 23, 2009
The doctor is Dr. {edited}, she is in tomball tx. She did a great job, and I still am very happy with my results. You need enough fat to make your breasts larger. For me, she took it from 3 areas because I didn't have enough in just my abs. She got most of it from my "saddlebags". My breasts were sore like pms for about 3 weeks, but Tylenol took care of it. Bruising lasted about 3 weeks also. I was back at work after 3 days, but I wish I would have asked off for 4 days. I went out and walked about 2 miles on day 4 and it really helped me feel better, more than anything else. Best wishes!
Edited by Sharon: We've added your provider information above the review. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM free4ever
I'm a little over 3 years out now, and still a...
I'm a little over 3 years out now, and still a size D. I really like that I can wear a t-shirt sans bra and look good. Not as good as implants, but quite ok. For the question about the mammogram, my Dr. told me to have one before (no more than 6 months prior) and then at 4 months afterwards, which helps ensure future mammograms are read correctly. Another thing is to ask your doctor if they use prp - plasma from your own blood. It helps with the healing and also helps minimize lumps afterwards.
The brava was helpful and my doctor said a key reason it lasted so long. Also, she used fat from my outer thighs (which still look great at 3 yrs+). This was the hardest place for me to lose weight and now it seems to have the same effect in its new home : )
Hope this helps!
The brava was helpful and my doctor said a key reason it lasted so long. Also, she used fat from my outer thighs (which still look great at 3 yrs+). This was the hardest place for me to lose weight and now it seems to have the same effect in its new home : )
Hope this helps!
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July 5, 2012
I everyone, I am scheduled to have this procedure done along with a tummy tuck on August 2nd, I am currently a small C cup and hoping to go up to a DD, but by the looks of it this is not going to be possible. I plan to lose weight once my recovery is over and I'm affraid that I will lose whatever fat they transfer to my breasts. I wish I had prepared better for this, but I was affraid to lose too much weight before and then not have enough fat to transfer. I will post up pre-op photos and post-op as I get closer to my date. My fee will be $15,525 for fat transfer to breasts, breast lift, repositioning of the nipple and full tummy tuck, oh yes, and I get to spend one night at the hospital. I think that's a pretty good price compared to what I've been seeing for others. I live in South Texas.
July 12, 2012
Were you under general anesthesia or local for fat transfer? Athenix, a microbody sculpturing place I had a consultation at does it under local and another plastic surgeons office told me that a fat transfer to the breast is a big procedure. I don't have a lot of fat to take out, so the most I can expect is to go from a small B to a C given that I don't lose any weight. How was your recovery?
July 31, 2012
I was really impressed with the results of your procedure, so I researched Dr. Barbara Marino in Tomball, Texas. Unfortunately, I found that she was disciplined by the Texas Medical Board in April 2006 for several "quality of care" violations. I just wanted to share that info, and encourage others to do the research before choosing a doctor.
August 1, 2012
Hi holho....very good catch. I also noted that she is not a board certified plastic surgeon. She is actually an Ob/Gyn.
August 3, 2012
Hey guys,
just wanted to give you all an update since I am 8 months out now. I had the surgery to fix asymmetry in nyc with Dr Sydney Coleman of Tribeca Plastic Surgery. I have to say it was worth every penny and worth the recovery. This surgery takes some bit of artistry as you can imagine - i have retained 80 percent of the fat in my opinion as now i am completely symmetrical and they look so natural. He also shaped them correctly so that i can get better cleavage and look less bony in the middle. My biggest concern was the lipo because i am very thin and i have seen horrible lipo that leaves women looking worse than when they went in. BUT, Dr Coleman really was amazing - he took just enough from just the right places and i dont have any visible scarring or any dimpling. He also made my figure look less boyish and more shapely and even accentuated my back dimples. In case you can't tell I highly recommend him...although he is on the pricey side, but its worth it in my opinion. He deals with very very tough cases- including tubular breasts and asymmetry which is why I went to him. I also used the Brava system before and after which i think makes a WORLD of difference. Good luck everyone! I wish you the best results!
On a side note- When I originally did a search of this plastic surgeon I found a woman that was ranting all kinds of horrible things about him. Turns out its a crazy woman who stalks him...weird. But it made me uneasy and I talked to the surgeon and his office about it. He is more than happy to explain what he knows and I did a background check of him and he turned up totally clean, no marks against him! Also, if you go in for a consultation he has great before and after photos. The office also set me up with phone calls from previous clients to chat with me about their experience. Best of luck ladies!
just wanted to give you all an update since I am 8 months out now. I had the surgery to fix asymmetry in nyc with Dr Sydney Coleman of Tribeca Plastic Surgery. I have to say it was worth every penny and worth the recovery. This surgery takes some bit of artistry as you can imagine - i have retained 80 percent of the fat in my opinion as now i am completely symmetrical and they look so natural. He also shaped them correctly so that i can get better cleavage and look less bony in the middle. My biggest concern was the lipo because i am very thin and i have seen horrible lipo that leaves women looking worse than when they went in. BUT, Dr Coleman really was amazing - he took just enough from just the right places and i dont have any visible scarring or any dimpling. He also made my figure look less boyish and more shapely and even accentuated my back dimples. In case you can't tell I highly recommend him...although he is on the pricey side, but its worth it in my opinion. He deals with very very tough cases- including tubular breasts and asymmetry which is why I went to him. I also used the Brava system before and after which i think makes a WORLD of difference. Good luck everyone! I wish you the best results!
On a side note- When I originally did a search of this plastic surgeon I found a woman that was ranting all kinds of horrible things about him. Turns out its a crazy woman who stalks him...weird. But it made me uneasy and I talked to the surgeon and his office about it. He is more than happy to explain what he knows and I did a background check of him and he turned up totally clean, no marks against him! Also, if you go in for a consultation he has great before and after photos. The office also set me up with phone calls from previous clients to chat with me about their experience. Best of luck ladies!
April 5, 2013
I'm so glad you had a great experience. I've heard great things about Dr. Coleman.
May 9, 2013
I'm seriously considering going to Dr. Coleman. Would love to know if you have retained the size you initially were happy with obtaining? How much was Dr. Coleman - including the Brava System? Please let me know, hinging on your recommendation.
April 7, 2014
Do you mind sharing the price of Dr. Coleman's work as well as your before/after cup sizes? I've done so much research and he seems to be the best out there for fat transfer! Thank you!
May 8, 2014
Sounds like a good doctor. I just checked out her site. Do you mind if I ask how much she charged? Also, from how many areas did you harvest your fat for the breast graft?
January 9, 2013
please, do not see doctor marino. She is an obgyn posing as a plastic surgeon. she completely ruined my breasts which are smaller than ever, lumpy and deformed. My mammograms will forever be abnormal. I did research on her and she was not only sanctioned in 2006, but disciplined again in 2012 by the texas medical board. Do your research ladies!
April 5, 2013
There seems to be a slew of OBGYNs doing plastic surgeries. I had a fat transfer by an OBGYN, Dr Accetta in Huntington Beach, California. He did a terrible job. None of the fat stayed, and now I have lumps in my breasts, as well as scars from the lipo one year out. I made the mistake of believing his marketing hype. He was very convincing. Thanks for the warning. I think it's important for us to stick together and warn people about the Dr's out there who are unscrupulous.
Hi Mimi,
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I am planning on going to a free consultation to that place for that procedure.