25, 32B, C/D goal - could I achieve fuller round teardrop breast with a fat transfer?

Hi Kcol97,
Thank you for the question. While the results of fat transfer to the breast can vary depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, I generally tell my patients that they can expect to maintain approximately 1/2 to 1 full cup size increase long term. This depends on not only how much donor fat can be harvested for grafting, but also how much recipient tissue you have to accept the graft. Based on your pictures, I would judge that you are currently a small B cup and would likely be able to achieve a full B or small C with 1 round of fat grafting. In order to meet your expectations of a full C/D cup, an implant would be a much more predictable option. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question regarding that transfer to the breast and for including photos.

In general, fat transfer to the breast will primarily fill your breast out as they are. To achieve the size you are wanting, it is likely not possible with that transfer alone.

To be sure, I recommend that you have an in person consultation with two or more experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area.

It is very likely that you need enlargement of 250-300 ml. to achieve desired cups size. This will, most likely, need 2 surgeries, 8-12 months appart. Considering your shape and size, you are ideal candidate for breast augmentation with implants. Good luck.

Hello @Kcol97, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Yes, breast fat transfer or Lipotransfer can help a patient obtain a better breast shape. By transferring fat to the breast, the patient can achieve a more harmonious look with a better ratio between the size of the areola and the shape of the breast. The amount of body fat at the moment must be taken into account when planning the surgery. This is to see how much fat you can have for the new seeding, most likely if you can reach one size up you. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Dear Kcol97,
fat transfer breast augmentation is a viable alternative for women who desire larger breasts without the use of implants. Fat transfer is also widely used in reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. It can also be very effective in correcting the size and shape of the breasts due to genetic problems such as tuberous breast or Poland Syndrome, two conditions that look like misshapen or underdeveloped breasts.In addition, the following scenarios are also reason to consider breast fat grafting:• If you have chest areas that appear creased and sunken• If you desire more permanent correction than is provided by temporary fillers• If you wish to improve your body contour, revise scars, fill bodily depressions and rejuvenate the natural curve of your breasts• To fill in contour irregularities or hide obvious signs of breast implantsYou should discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon and make sure your surgeon understands your concerns and your breast augmentation goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. You’re a good candidate for a fat transfer. You can increase about 1 cup size solely with that. Whenever a fat transfer is undertaken, you should be aware that in approximately 4 to 6 months, should you desire another round to increase the volume that is always a possibility. Good luck.

There are some limitations to fat, transferring to the breast. First and foremost, the amount of fat that you have on your body that can be successfully harvested from your abdomen, or other places will determine how much fat can be processed for injection. Also, then understand that if you inject 300 cc of fat, you can expect that around 200 cc of that remains if all goes well. Right now our best estimate is that approximately 65% fat retains at one year. The other tough part about fat transfers is that sometimes one breast takes better than the other one. Sometimes for more predictability an implant is used. However, if you don’t want to have implants, I think this is an excellent option for you, but it may require additional surgery with another stage of fat transfer, if your initial size isn’t to be desired. This would be a great case for you and I hope you can meet your goals. We are happy to help in any way we can.

No, you won't be able to achieve a D cup with just fat. At most you can expect is one cup increase in size. If you want more, get implants.

You are an excellent candidate for fat transferee from your abdomen to the breasts
I use micronized fat combined with platelet rich plasma

Unfortunately, fat transfers to the breast increase the size by 1/2 cup, and in rare cases, by one full cup.
Trying to go to a large C or small D is unrealistic (you now appear to be a very small B cup).

While I understand you are not considering an augmentation with implants....You are a great candidate for a transaxillary silicone submuscular breast augmentation. I would consider only a round smooth implant (the most common used in the world), and I do not feel you will require fat transfers. Only guessing on size, I feel a 350-425cc moderate + would give you the size and shape you desire (with side boob...this is a wider implant with less forward projection).
Best of luck with your decisions.
Dr. Taranow