I've always wished that the lower pole of my breasts was more full/ that there was more breast below my nipple/that my inframammary fold was lower. I understand that breast implants can create this effect but, while part of me has always wanted implants, I'm not sure if I am prepared to deal with the physical set-back of implant surgery given the kind of work I do. So, can fat transfer breast augmentation be targeted specifically to increase fullness in the lower/lower-medial part of the breast?
March 18, 2020
Answer: Can fat transfer breast augmentation help increase fullness in the lower pole of the breast? Breast fat transfer is a great tool to balance breasts, improve symmetry, and gain up to one cup size in volume. In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used. Some of the retention rate will depend upon the amount of fat transferred, as smaller volumes will likely have a higher survival. Occasionally, a patient can resorb a great deal of the fat despite optimal transfer procedures. I typically transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. Thinner patients are outstanding candidates in my opinion, because the fat transferred is extremely resistant. I place one incision under each breast and the fat can be injected to the locations specified by the patient. Results are largely dependent upon the skill of the surgeon, his/her ability to remove fat without creating contour deformities, and your expectations. You would need a consultation with a board certified PS to determine your available fat stores.
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March 18, 2020
Answer: Can fat transfer breast augmentation help increase fullness in the lower pole of the breast? Breast fat transfer is a great tool to balance breasts, improve symmetry, and gain up to one cup size in volume. In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used. Some of the retention rate will depend upon the amount of fat transferred, as smaller volumes will likely have a higher survival. Occasionally, a patient can resorb a great deal of the fat despite optimal transfer procedures. I typically transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. Thinner patients are outstanding candidates in my opinion, because the fat transferred is extremely resistant. I place one incision under each breast and the fat can be injected to the locations specified by the patient. Results are largely dependent upon the skill of the surgeon, his/her ability to remove fat without creating contour deformities, and your expectations. You would need a consultation with a board certified PS to determine your available fat stores.
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March 16, 2020
Answer: Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Fat can be used to augment the breast and will expand the breast tissue you currently have. The results are more natural appearing with less upper pole fullness.
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March 16, 2020
Answer: Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Fat can be used to augment the breast and will expand the breast tissue you currently have. The results are more natural appearing with less upper pole fullness.
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