Hello, I am having a breast augmentation with cohesive gel implants. The doctor would also like to do a fat transfer to help the cleavage area and the bone in between. I am open to it, however I am a bikini athlete so when in prep body fat can be lower than maintenance. So the question is, will the fat transfer go with the weight fluctuations? I don’t want to spend the money and have it go months after because I am in prep and body weight lower.
November 15, 2024
Answer: Weight fluctuation Dear LauraS83, once you are fully healed, you can expect transferred fat to act the same as other fat in your body (it will change with major weight loss). If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 15, 2024
Answer: Weight fluctuation Dear LauraS83, once you are fully healed, you can expect transferred fat to act the same as other fat in your body (it will change with major weight loss). If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Fat cells Fat cells will grow and shrink with weight gain or loss. The fat that "takes" when transferred will behave the same as fat in other parts of the body and will fluctuate with weight changes.
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Fat cells Fat cells will grow and shrink with weight gain or loss. The fat that "takes" when transferred will behave the same as fat in other parts of the body and will fluctuate with weight changes.
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Fat transfers Yes, fat transfers will fluctuate with your weight. However, fat throughout your body, is decreased when you lose weight and this may make you small or even significant change in what has been transferred. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Fat transfers Yes, fat transfers will fluctuate with your weight. However, fat throughout your body, is decreased when you lose weight and this may make you small or even significant change in what has been transferred. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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