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Fat Transfer to Uneven Breasts - Palo Alto, CA

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Yesterday I had a consultation for the possibility...

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meowness
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Yesterday I had a consultation for the possibility of having a fat transfer breast augmentation. I have asymmetrical (uneven) breasts, with almost a perfect cup size difference. The left is a C and the right is a B. I'm 22 years old with BMI (body mass index) of 28, meaning I have plenty of extra fat on my body, particularly around the tummy and thigh area.

My Doctor explained to me that the two key components of a successful fat transfer to the breast tissue are:

1) Expansion of the breast tissue before surgery (using the BRAVA system)
2) Having enough fat to transfer into the expanded breast.

My doctor told me that if I was diligent with the BRAVA system for at least a month before surgery date (at 8-10 hours a day, yikes) I will have a high likelihood for a satisfying result.

My doctor also told me that if I wanted, I could stand to lose ~20 lbs or so, while using the BRAVA system in the month/s leading up to a surgery date. That way, the fat that is left over will be the most resistant to diet and exercise, and therefor the best fat to take root in the breast for survival.

I'm going to call tomorrow to order my BRAVA system, will be posting official "before" photos soon so you can follow me on my weight loss and BRAVA journey, and eventually my surgery recovery! :)

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Lauren Greenberg, MD

Lauren Greenberg, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM meowness
3 months pre

Official "Before" Photos

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As you can see, my right breast is about a full cup size smaller than my left breast. My doctor told me that my breast shape is "constricted" on the bottom, (not the same as tuberous) resulting in the appearance of it being fuller on top and less so on the bottom.
My BRAVA has been ordered. Yay! So excited. Doctor says that since my breast type is constricted, I will be wearing it slightly lower than most patients in order to stretch out the bottom half of my breasts.
I'm going to be doing lots of exercise in addition to a healthy wholesome diet all the way up to my surgery date. Hopefully my tummy will have more of that nipped in waist that I have in my back picture! :)

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June 23, 2013
Hi.  Welcome to the FT forum.  Thank you for sharing your story & posting pics.  Good luck with the Brava.  It is a real treat.  I wish you much success.  I wore Brava for 5.5 weeks pre surgery.  Is your doctor Lauren Greene?  I know she is in that area.  When do you think you will do the surgery?
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June 28, 2013
She is! I will probably have the surgery scheduled for early September. :) How long was your recovery time?
June 24, 2013
Can't wait to read more about your experience! I'm hoping to do the fat transfer in the winter, but I have limited fat. You'll probably get a great result. I'd kill to have a little more fat to transfer! Good luck and keep posting.
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June 28, 2013
Haha this is the one time where having some extra cushion is not a bad thing, that's for sure. Thanks for the support!
July 16, 2013
See Dr. Khouri's website w/before and after photos if you are concerned about limited fat.  He amazed me that he got fat from some girls who looked "model thin" at heights of 5'7 and 116 lbs, etc... He found the fat, LOL!
August 13, 2013
Amen!
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June 29, 2013
Good luck with the breast expander! I'm sure you'll have fabulous results. I have always wished I could take my fat and move it to my boobs, lol! Keep us posted on your weight loss too!
UPDATED FROM meowness
2 months pre

Brava week 1...

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Brava may be doing great things for my boobs in terms of expansion, but my skin is hating it. I have to wear my cups a little lower since most of the expansion I need is on the lower half of my breast, and this area ITCHES constantly. I have tried a few creams and aloe vera but nothing really helps. I'm getting these little red bumps too. Hopefully this is normal. What I hate is that the itchiness and sensitivity makes working out (I'm trying to lose weight before my surgery) unbearable. Surgery is scheduled for mid September, if anyone has any insight for helping with this issue please let me know.

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July 16, 2013
Brava is a challenge for sure.  If you read the blogs of those of us that have endured it, you can see that it is a tough one.  You could try calendula ointment &/or coconut oil.  These are ones that somewhat helped me.  My dermatologist also gave me a cream for rashes and that helped.  He gave me some free samples.  That actually probably helped the most.  I think you will have outstanding results!!  It is good that you are getting your diet in line now because you will need to continue with that for a lifetime to keep your nice results.  If you gain weight over your pre surgery weight minus about 3 lbs for the lipoed fat then the fat will redistribute.  I have gained up to 7 lbs since surgery and it finds a new home, sometimes in places that you will not like, sometimes good.  Right now, I am back to the weight that I came out of surgery at so all is good for now but it is important to get that in check.  If you are an emotional eater (as I am), have your strategies ready for that as well as a cleaner diet.  Good luck & keep us posted!!!!!!!!!
July 17, 2013
I wanted to say with diet (for loosing weight) really check into pale: do lots of veggies, high quality meat, and lots and lots of coconut oil--this actually helps your body loose fat really fast if carbs and sugars are kept really low. I have done lipo before and it did leave loose skin so be careful with that...if I can help you at all with the diet aspect I would love to... :)
July 17, 2013
Sorry I meant paleo diet
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July 17, 2013
Thank you so much! If you want to message me any tips I'd appreciate it!
July 18, 2013
I will for sure send you some tips soon. :) Good luck!!! Which DR are you using??
November 3, 2015
Witch hazel (no alcohol... can find on Amazon if nowhere else) for the itchy bumpy rash. Morning and night, relief after 1st day and all cleared up after 3-5 days, depending on severity.