Breast Augmentation by fat transfer (lipofilling): How many weeks does it take for the most fat to die?

I have performed under the muscle augmentation in several professional bodybuilders and fitness individuals, and in general, the appearance of the augmentation is better under the muscle, particularly when the body fat is low.  However, there is a decrease in strength of the muscle to some ...

Breasts do tend to change with pregnancy and breastfeeding, so you may want to wait until after both are completed.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thanks for your question and I hope all is well. At 8 weeks after surgery most of the fat that dissolves away has done so. Also the breasts should be mostly soft and normal at this point. It is not normal to have the experience you are having. Its likely all fat necrosis but may also be a ...

Excellent question.  Yes, you can have a natural breast augmentation with fat. Fat grafting is a great solution for someone who wants to bring their breast size up a cup or so and use natural tissue vs. an implant. The procedure entails using liposuction to remove fatty tissue from unwant...

In fat grafting, depending on the technique and study you look at, anywhere between 35-79% of the fat grafted will survive. Most of the resorption will occur in the first six months. At 2 days you have swelling from the procedure as well as the fat grafted, so you are going to be huge. Be...

Breast Augmentation is an outpatient procedure, which means you come in the morning and can go home the same day of the surgery. It is a day care procedure. You should make sure that you choose the right size of implant very judiciously. Discuss about your desired aesthetics goals with your...