I had a fat transfer to the breast with very little fat transferd (200cc) there was no noticeable change to my breast and I am looking to get another transfer with at least 500-600 cc each breast. My questions is how soon do I need to wait for the liposuction to heal to have the next procedure done ?
Answer: Fat You will need to wait at least 6 months before the second transfer to let your new fat grafts survive and settle. Adding 500 to 600 cc's next time may not be realistic.
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Answer: Fat You will need to wait at least 6 months before the second transfer to let your new fat grafts survive and settle. Adding 500 to 600 cc's next time may not be realistic.
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Answer: Fat transfer to the breasts When considering a second round of fat transfer to the breasts, it's important to allow enough time for healing from the first procedure before undergoing another. The general recommendation is to wait at least 6 months between fat transfer procedures. After your first fat transfer, your body needs time to heal, both from the liposuction and the fat grafting itself. The fat that's transferred may not all survive, so waiting ensures you have an accurate assessment of the results from the initial procedure. Finding enough (good) fat for another round of transfer may be a challenge; this is something to discuss with your surgeon, as liposuction also needs to be performed to harvest fat, and there’s a limit to how much fat can be safely injected. It's important to understand that fat transfer typically doesn't achieve the same dramatic volume increase as implants. Multiple rounds of fat transfer may be required to achieve significant fullness. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can customize your surgical plan and determine the best technique for you based on your individual anatomy and goals. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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Answer: Fat transfer to the breasts When considering a second round of fat transfer to the breasts, it's important to allow enough time for healing from the first procedure before undergoing another. The general recommendation is to wait at least 6 months between fat transfer procedures. After your first fat transfer, your body needs time to heal, both from the liposuction and the fat grafting itself. The fat that's transferred may not all survive, so waiting ensures you have an accurate assessment of the results from the initial procedure. Finding enough (good) fat for another round of transfer may be a challenge; this is something to discuss with your surgeon, as liposuction also needs to be performed to harvest fat, and there’s a limit to how much fat can be safely injected. It's important to understand that fat transfer typically doesn't achieve the same dramatic volume increase as implants. Multiple rounds of fat transfer may be required to achieve significant fullness. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can customize your surgical plan and determine the best technique for you based on your individual anatomy and goals. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer? You should wait at least 6 months, and up to one year preferable to allow the tissues to fully recover. But the more important question is where to get 1,200 ml of pure fat . . . that is a lot of fat, and you are very thin. Thank you for sharing.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer? You should wait at least 6 months, and up to one year preferable to allow the tissues to fully recover. But the more important question is where to get 1,200 ml of pure fat . . . that is a lot of fat, and you are very thin. Thank you for sharing.
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December 6, 2022
Answer: How long to wait between fat transfer procedures? Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. Breast lipofilling using fat grafting may require a few sessions (surgeries) to achieve a fuller cleavage, which is an important consideration for many patients. I typically recommend to wait 3-6 months between lipofilling sessions. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Surgeries in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results. I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 6, 2022
Answer: How long to wait between fat transfer procedures? Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. Breast lipofilling using fat grafting may require a few sessions (surgeries) to achieve a fuller cleavage, which is an important consideration for many patients. I typically recommend to wait 3-6 months between lipofilling sessions. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Surgeries in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results. I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 30, 2024
Answer: 6 months is usually best Hi, I generally recommend to patients to wait at least 6 months between procedures. This allows most of the swelling to dissipate and gives the fat a chance to settle into its new position. As for your desire to go with 500-600 cc, there are a couple things to consider (and may be why your surgeon injected 200 cc per side last time). The first is that you look very thin, so finding that amount of fat can be a challenge. The second is the there is a limit to how much fat can be safely injected into the breast. When the fat is injected, it has no blood supply of its own. This means the blood vessels in the breast have to grow into the fat cells so that they can survive in the breast. Through this process, not all the cells will get blood supply fat enough to survive, which is why you lose a portion of the volume that's injected. If you inject too much fat into a breast and overwhelm the blood supply, you can end up getting pooling of dead fat, resulting in oil cysts and hard lumps of what is called fat necrosis, that can be very difficult to correct (typically cutting the areas out is the only permanent solution). Fat is a great option for many patients, but if you're looking to go up a substantial amount of volume, then an implant may be a better option. If not, it unfortunately can take multiple procedures to get to where you want to go safely, for the reasons I outline above.
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January 30, 2024
Answer: 6 months is usually best Hi, I generally recommend to patients to wait at least 6 months between procedures. This allows most of the swelling to dissipate and gives the fat a chance to settle into its new position. As for your desire to go with 500-600 cc, there are a couple things to consider (and may be why your surgeon injected 200 cc per side last time). The first is that you look very thin, so finding that amount of fat can be a challenge. The second is the there is a limit to how much fat can be safely injected into the breast. When the fat is injected, it has no blood supply of its own. This means the blood vessels in the breast have to grow into the fat cells so that they can survive in the breast. Through this process, not all the cells will get blood supply fat enough to survive, which is why you lose a portion of the volume that's injected. If you inject too much fat into a breast and overwhelm the blood supply, you can end up getting pooling of dead fat, resulting in oil cysts and hard lumps of what is called fat necrosis, that can be very difficult to correct (typically cutting the areas out is the only permanent solution). Fat is a great option for many patients, but if you're looking to go up a substantial amount of volume, then an implant may be a better option. If not, it unfortunately can take multiple procedures to get to where you want to go safely, for the reasons I outline above.
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