Can the fatty pocket below my buttocks/upper thigh be used to add fat to my breasts? (Photos)

Dear ButterflyAngel55,
fat transfer breast augmentation is a viable alternative for women who desire larger breasts without the use of implants. Fat transfer is also widely used in reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. It can also be very effective in correcting the size and shape of the breasts due to genetic problems such as tuberous breast or Poland Syndrome, two conditions that look like misshapen or underdeveloped breasts.In addition, the following scenarios are also reason to consider breast fat grafting:• If you have chest areas that appear creased and sunken• If you desire more permanent correction than is provided by temporary fillers• If you wish to improve your body contour, revise scars, fill bodily depressions and rejuvenate the natural curve of your breasts• To fill in contour irregularities or hide obvious signs of breast implantsYou should discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon and make sure your surgeon understands your concerns and your breast augmentation goals. 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

The area you are referring to underneath the buttocks can be treated with liposuction, but one must be careful and conservative so we do not cause ptosis of the buttocks with increase hanging and creasing. Your inner thighs may produce some fat as well. The volume may be conservative, but we can still transfer making good use of it with no long term issues (as see with breast implants). Thank you.

Hi Butterflyangel55 -- Fat transfer to the breasts is one way to augment the breasts without the use of implants. Typically, this achieves only a modest increase in size (half to a single cup size increase per session) versus implants (can increase more than a cup size). Fat grafting can provide a natural and long-lasting solution to improve breast shape and size without the complications associated with implants. In your case, it is a question of donor sites. Although you are thin, it may be possible to obtain enough fat for transfer from the locations you mention depending on your goals. Just as important as the fat transfer is the liposuction donor site and having excellent contour in the locations where the fat is removed. This would best be assessed during an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon.