Would a 1lb weight fluctuation affect fat graft results?

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Hello! I understand the importance of maintaining weight after this procedure, which I closely monitor and fully intend to do. My question is, if I end up gaining 1 lb, and then losing that 1 lb to return to my pre-op weight, is this going to affect my breasts? I know dramatic weight fluctuations a no-no, but sometimes a lb gain is just bound to happen if I have social events, holidays, etc. I apologize as this may also sound like a silly question.

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out there are no silly questions. We are all here to help. But to answer briefly no a 1 pound weight gain or weight loss will not have any affect on any surgery including fat grafts. I hope this helps :-)

Fernando Ovalle Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! You hit the nail on the head - minor weight fluctuations of 5+lbs, we would not expect to see any difference in cosmetic surgery/fat grafting results; larger weight fluctuations (10+lbs), in certain patients you may start to notice changes in subcutaneoous fat volume, skin laxity, etc. With very large (20+ lbs) weight changes, you will very likely notice those changes!

Adam Levy, MD · Answer

Gaining and losing a single pound should not have an impact on your breasts after fat transfer. It is definitely advisable to try and maintain your weight, but as you mentioned, small fluctuations due to social events or other life circumstances are expected. Therefore, there is no need to be concerned about gaining or losing one pound in such situations. The fat transferred to your breasts acts just like fat elsewhere in the body (or wherever it came from), so it will change proportionally if you gain or lose weight.

Would a 1lb weight fluctuation affect fat graft results?

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