I had 2 consultations for fat transfer to the breast. The first, who has experience on thin patients, estimated 1/2-1 cup enlargement and circled inner thighs and lower back as harvest areas (we didn't discuss cc's). The other surgeon was hesitant and said he could likely only get 75-100cc per breast, which seems too low for any visible enlargement. I was surprised because while I am slim, I have seen success stories for women my size or thinner. Do you agree with cc estimate? Is that reliable?
February 4, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer Although fat transfer is popular these days the truth of the matter is that it dies t work as well as you might think. Give it a try if you like but keep your Expectations very modest. It’s a hit or miss procedure at best
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer Although fat transfer is popular these days the truth of the matter is that it dies t work as well as you might think. Give it a try if you like but keep your Expectations very modest. It’s a hit or miss procedure at best
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September 23, 2024
Answer: CC estimates It can be very difficult to give an accurate assessment of final size increase will be with fat grafting, especially in thinner patients. The amount available for injection is completely dependent on how much fat is obtained and the quality of the fat. To increase 1 cup size typically takes approximataly 120-130cc of added volume... this means that for fat grafting, roughly double this would need to be injected if the goal is for a full cup-size increase. Additionally, only a portion of what is removed is suitable for fat grafting. In thinner patients, I tend to avoid making promises of exactly how much fat we will obtain. The more areas that are targeted with liposuction, the higher likelihood of being able to obtain enough for this amount of volume. However this increases surgical sites and recovery times. Sean M Fisher MD
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September 23, 2024
Answer: CC estimates It can be very difficult to give an accurate assessment of final size increase will be with fat grafting, especially in thinner patients. The amount available for injection is completely dependent on how much fat is obtained and the quality of the fat. To increase 1 cup size typically takes approximataly 120-130cc of added volume... this means that for fat grafting, roughly double this would need to be injected if the goal is for a full cup-size increase. Additionally, only a portion of what is removed is suitable for fat grafting. In thinner patients, I tend to avoid making promises of exactly how much fat we will obtain. The more areas that are targeted with liposuction, the higher likelihood of being able to obtain enough for this amount of volume. However this increases surgical sites and recovery times. Sean M Fisher MD
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