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

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I don’t have a lot of extra fat, but I do have some right below my buttocks on my upper and inner thighs. On my right side I have developed a double crease that bothers me that I just can’t get rid of it no matter what I do. I am hoping that those are areas that liposuction could be used and then injected in to my breasts to increase volume? I recently had my breast implants removed due to some problems I was having with them and I want a more natural way to increase the volume in my breasts.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

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

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

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.

Adam Levy, MD · Answer

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.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

It is possible to use the fat front your thighs but one has to be very careful with the fat below your buttocks. This area can be treated but in a very specific way because of the way it supports and elevate your buttock. If not done correctly, it can cause it to sag.

The best is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon expert in liposculpture.

I hope this helps, 
best of luck !

Ashley Thorburn, MD · Answer

The fatty pocket below your buttocks and upper thigh is typically referred to as the “saddlebags” area. It’s important to note that transferring fat from one area of your body to another, such as from saddlebags to breasts, is a surgical procedure known as fat transfer or fat grafting. 
However, whether or not fat from the saddlebags can be used to augment your breasts depends on several factors, including your overall health, body composition, and the specific goals you have for breast augmentation. You should consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can assess your individual case and discuss the available options, risks, and benefits of such a procedure.
Keep in mind that the amount of fat that can be transferred may be limited, and the results may not be as dramatic as with traditional breast augmentation methods like implants. Additionally, the suitability of fat transfer for breast augmentation may vary from person to person.

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