Fat transfer to breast before or after kids? Current breasts: B cup. Expecting to have kids within the next 2-3 years

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Looking to do fat transfer to my breasts. Is it ok to do before children, or is it advisable to wait? My concerns: 1) No current stretch marks on my breasts. If I do a fat transfer, is there a high probability I will have stretch marks after the size increase that comes along with pregnancy? 2) Will my post fat transfer chest deflate after breast feeding like normal, or would my breasts hold their volume like an implant? Thanks in advance for any and all responses!!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

With pregnancy and breastfeeding there will be changes in the breast which usually require a combination of volume replacement and breast lifting procedures.  With a planned pregnancy it is generally advisable to wait.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I am not sure that anyone can give you a definitive answer for this.   Fat transfer to the breasts can be an effective form of breast augmentation for up to one cup size increase.  Schedule an in-office consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the pros and cons of performing the fat transfer now.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Fat transfer to the breast will not increase the size of the breast that significantly to cause stretch marks.  Stretch marks happen when the skin stretches and the subsequently deflates down.  This is more common with pregnancy than with fat transfer and augmentation with implants.Everyone breasts change differently and some do exceptionally well after pregnancy and breast feeding and some other don't do as well.I would recommend you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your desires and see if fat transfer is a viable option.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear myzest4life,it is hard to tell whether you will have any stretch marks, but generally speaking stretch marks occur easier if the breast skin is already stretched by bigger breast size. In most cases, breast deflate after pregnancy and breastfeeding and it will affect you even if you had fat transfer earlier. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi thanks for your question. In case you are referring to breast feeding when you are talking about children, in that case breast fat fill does not affect the architecture or nipple sensation and hence safe before pregnancy. Fat fill does not increase your chances of getting stretch marks.Chest deflation post lactation is common in both fat fill and implant. Meet a board certified plastic surgeon for further consultation.

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