Fat Transfer: Stories

How are you doing now Mel? Do you have any updated photos? I am sorry for all that you went through. It has been a long process but you look good.

Mel, result looks great, really! Post pic when you will be done with the last treatment. :)))))))))))))))) cri

Mel in the Sun, I wanted to tell you that I am having my fat transfer done in a couple days with Dr. Hartog. Any words of advice about recovery from the lipo? BRAVA wear protocols and such? Were you happy with Dr. Hartog's liposuction results? I have 2 weeks until my procedure and am hoping to troubleshoot any problems out of the gate. Thanks in advance for your response.

Hi Mel in the Sun, Your results look FANTASTIC!! I just wanted to check in with you to see if you're still happy with your results. I've been researching this procedure for a few months now and I've read several times that you reach your final result in about 6 months. Do you still recommend the procedure? Thank you so much for your review!

Wow Mel that was some detailed message and VERY helpful. It would of been great to of met up but i live in Spain!!!! So that is impossible. And also what is impossible for me is the price! There is no way i can afford this much money. I really hope that something happens to my nipples in the next 6 months. I think i will just have to sit and wait the 6 months then really make a decision then.

Thank you for taking the time to write to me--it was very helpful. good luck with your next fat transfer--- I really do think your breast look so much better now so it was well worth doing it. They look so good in the photos it looks to me that you dont need to go through it again!!! Keep posting xxxx take care

Sorry to hear you are experiencing some of the same problems. I have never heard of a doc not fully scoring out the CC. My journey is almost over after a year of rebuilding my breasts. I want to have one more to even out my left one since the other is more rounder and lower now.
However I am out of fat to finish it off at this time. My doc has been wonderful and his technique works 100%. In addition to the fat transfer I had to utilize the brava which helped maintain the fat to survive. Without the brava the likelyhood of fat necrosis is high and then you waiste time and money. The reason your nipple is caving in is bcus of scar bands pulling it in. I understand sometimes this can resolve with massage but in my case it didn't bcus my breasts had an infection in turn distorted my breasts to heal. My doc charges $10,000 plus he stores the excess fat in a cryofreeze fat bank for future surgeries for an additional charge. After that point you pay for the amount you want to use later which can run from $300-$1200. The brava was $1000 if purchased through a surgeon vs the website charges $2500. It was a pain to use but well worth the results. Guidelines are to wait 3 months after explant for proper healing. I highly recommend Dr. Hartog bcus he has changed my life as well as his wife who is a cancer survivor needing bilateral mastectomies. This technique has worked for her also. Your breasts have a great shape soo far but it is still quite early. If they don't change or get worse the fat transfer is a great option. My doc would try to release the scar band and then immediately put fat in between the nipple to deter the scar from reattaching. In addition you can fill out other areas you desire to be more plumper as well. My breasts felt hard and lumpy at first but now they feel soft and move like normal breast tissue. It's amazing and worth looking into. If you choose Dr. Hartog I would be willing to meet you there if you like see the results in person. I can't say enough about Dr. Hartog bcus he is an amazing doc. Don't let other docs who are uneducated about fat banking and transfer deter you from having an open mind. My previous surgeon was totally against this technique and stated it doesn't work but I chose to move forward trusting my gut with Dr. Hartog. As you can see I am living proof it does work and Dr. Hartog currently has my case in one of his studies where I get 3D ultrasounds every 3 months to analyze my fat survival. This allows others to see I have experienced minimal to no fat necrosis throughout my surgeries. I hope this helps you and good luck with whatever decision works for you. If I can answer any other questions please feel free to ask:)

Hi Mel in the sun-- wow you do look fab!! YOu have given me and i am sure Elle1991 so much hope for us. I am the same as you or should i say was---Before implants a AA then a C --which i NEVER asked for then after 3 yrs developed CC in my right breast and put up with it for 2 years. On the 4th sept i had explant and now i am in shock as to how my breasts have reacted. It is now over 2 weeks later and no difference, if you have time take a look at my pics--- my boobs look okish when i put a load of mepre tape on but as soon as i take the tape off the nipples push down and into my breasts--they are so disgusting. What a journey you have been on--but now i think it is almost over for you? Your breasts look lovely now. I am so pleased for you. Can you tell me roughly how much a fat transfer cost you each time. All my spare money has gone on these blimmin breasts so i will have to start saving again! Please keep posting---you really have given me hope xxxxxx

Thanks:). I am soo happy to be an advocate for others like myself to show there are great opportunities to fix such a heart breaking situation.

OH WOW!!!! HUGE difference!!! You are Looking fantastic!!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing :) its soo helpful to us ladies that werent lucky enough to have the perfect outcome after Explant :)

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It's patients like you that make us LOVE what we do each and every day!

Hi Mel, thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm glad you're getting the results you wanted. Please keep us updated with your progress!