.i have been looking into this procedure for a few years but am reticent to make a decision based on the two consults I have had. one dr. would not put more than 100 cc into each breast as he said the lower the number, the better chance for survival. he said the enlargement would be about 1/4 cup. the second dr. said he could inject more more than that and that i would probably be a cup size bigger. for those that practice, can you share your median outcome? and how much do you inject? thx
May 30, 2017
Answer: Fat transfer to breast Personally, I do not inject a large volume of fat into the breasts. Usually, 50-60% remains, even after special processing.Large volumes are better served with implants. Some fat can always be added for final shaping, cleavage, right to left asymmetries, etc.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Fat transfer to breast Personally, I do not inject a large volume of fat into the breasts. Usually, 50-60% remains, even after special processing.Large volumes are better served with implants. Some fat can always be added for final shaping, cleavage, right to left asymmetries, etc.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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May 28, 2017
Answer: Fat Transfer to Breast - Fat Injected and Retained It is difficult to determine without examining you. I transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence.If you are comfortable with about a one cup size increase, fat transfer would be reasonable. If you want 2 or more cups, breast augmentation with implants would be better. I typically reserve fat grafting for very small augmentations, particularly in women who have failed breast implants or who have been reconstructed. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 28, 2017
Answer: Fat Transfer to Breast - Fat Injected and Retained It is difficult to determine without examining you. I transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence.If you are comfortable with about a one cup size increase, fat transfer would be reasonable. If you want 2 or more cups, breast augmentation with implants would be better. I typically reserve fat grafting for very small augmentations, particularly in women who have failed breast implants or who have been reconstructed. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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