Is it possible to transfer fat from my left breast to my right breast?

Question

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

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Caring236493,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

David T. Chandler, MD · Answer

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.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

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.
Fat transfer requires substantially more fat than most people believe it so you would probably need liposuction of some other area as well.
Weather liposuction of your breast with fat transfer is appropriate or not is a little hard to say and some of it has to do with what your breast look like.
If your goal is simply to change size and volume and both Liposuction and fat transfer may be highly appropriate.
Breast fat transfer is good at increasing breast volume by one half to maximum one cup with a single round of fat transfer. The procedure does not change the shape of the breast only increases volume.
For women who want to change the shape of their breast different procedures are more appropriate.
If your breast have different shapes then different procedures are probably better options.
I suggest having a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons who have substantial experience with breast surgery. Delivering consistent quality results with both Liposuction and fat transfer is more difficult than people believe.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom,MD

Is it possible to transfer fat from my left breast to my right breast?

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