I have uneven breasts, and i believe that the left breast is 2 cups bigger than the right. i have been reading about fat transfer, and I realized I don't have any fat in any other part of my body to transfer. I wanted to know if it is possible to transfer fat from my left breast to my right breast
Answer: Is it possible to transfer fat from my left breast to my right breast? Hello @Caring236493, thank you for your question. It is not possible to transfer fat from one breast to another due to the fact that breast tissue is composed of both fat and mammary glands. The ideal is to transfer fat that has been extracted from other parts of the body as well, such as the belly, arms, back, thighs, while simultaneously improving the shape and proportion of the body. I suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon if you are considering a surgery. That way you will have more information and recommendations. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS
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Answer: Is it possible to transfer fat from my left breast to my right breast? Hello @Caring236493, thank you for your question. It is not possible to transfer fat from one breast to another due to the fact that breast tissue is composed of both fat and mammary glands. The ideal is to transfer fat that has been extracted from other parts of the body as well, such as the belly, arms, back, thighs, while simultaneously improving the shape and proportion of the body. I suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon if you are considering a surgery. That way you will have more information and recommendations. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS
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June 30, 2022
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear Caring236493,
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Answer: Fat transfer from left breast to right breast Hello, this is a very good question. Transferring tissue from one breast to another is something I think most surgeons would be hesitant to do. First the breast is composed of both fatty tissue and glandular tissue, and it is difficult to perform liposuction of the breast due to the glandular tissue. Also, in the absence of preoperative imaging there is a theoretical risk of transferring malignant cells from one breast to another. If there is significant volume difference between the breasts in a very slim person, then it is unlikely there will be enough fatty tissue in the larger breast to achieve symmetry to the other breast. However, some people do have significant adipose tissue of the lateral chest adjacent to the breasts which could be transferred to the other side. Often even in very slim patients some fatty tissue can be found on the low back and posterior hips which can be used for fat transfer, but it would be beneficial to visit a plastic surgeon experienced in fat grafting to determine if this is a possibility.
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Answer: Fat transfer from left breast to right breast Hello, this is a very good question. Transferring tissue from one breast to another is something I think most surgeons would be hesitant to do. First the breast is composed of both fatty tissue and glandular tissue, and it is difficult to perform liposuction of the breast due to the glandular tissue. Also, in the absence of preoperative imaging there is a theoretical risk of transferring malignant cells from one breast to another. If there is significant volume difference between the breasts in a very slim person, then it is unlikely there will be enough fatty tissue in the larger breast to achieve symmetry to the other breast. However, some people do have significant adipose tissue of the lateral chest adjacent to the breasts which could be transferred to the other side. Often even in very slim patients some fatty tissue can be found on the low back and posterior hips which can be used for fat transfer, but it would be beneficial to visit a plastic surgeon experienced in fat grafting to determine if this is a possibility.
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June 29, 2022
Answer: Breasts No, tissue from one breast cannot be transferred to the other because it involves more than just fat. Actual breast tissue that makes milk will not survive the transfer.
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June 29, 2022
Answer: Breasts No, tissue from one breast cannot be transferred to the other because it involves more than just fat. Actual breast tissue that makes milk will not survive the transfer.
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July 4, 2022
Answer: Breast to breast fat transfer Erase an interesting question. Typically fat harvested from Liposuction of the Breast is not used for fat transfer due to theoretical risks of lack of screening for breast cancer. I suppose that risk while mostly theoretical is somewhat illuminated if the fat grafting is back to the breast.
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July 4, 2022
Answer: Breast to breast fat transfer Erase an interesting question. Typically fat harvested from Liposuction of the Breast is not used for fat transfer due to theoretical risks of lack of screening for breast cancer. I suppose that risk while mostly theoretical is somewhat illuminated if the fat grafting is back to the breast.
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