Will a breast fat transfer migrate if I have a lowered creased from prior implant? (photos)

Question

I had implant removal 1 1/2 years ago. I had a lowered breast crease due to large implants; however, I didn't like how low the implants sat. I'm interested in fat transfer using my original breast crease. My questions are, 1) will the fat migrate down to the lower crease? (especially because my implants were placed above the muscle therefore, I'm assuming is the pocket where the fat will be inserted as well?) OR 2) Is there a procedure that needs to be done prior fat transfer?

Jordan Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for providing photographs with your question. 
Fat migration following breast fat transfer is not something I have seen with this procedure. The fat transfer will be centered on your existing breast mound and I tend to place more fat superiorly to ensure full cleavage / superior poles. So long as your breast implants were removed some time ago, their previous pocket has likely collapsed. Ensure that you see a surgeon who does fat transfer regularly as part of their practice and you should expect a nice result.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Genuine582247,
fat will stay at the position it is transferred. it will not migrate. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Fat is placed into your actual breast tissue and not into the implant pocket. Fat must be inside tissue to live.  You do not have much actual breast tissue, so you won't be able to hold much fat. Once fat is placed into tissue, it does not migrate.  also, you will need to have donor fat available.

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