I was quoted 500cc, 1000cc and 1500cc from 3 different doctors for the same area. I am relatively fit, 5 feet and 107 pounds but have love handles and slight pooch.
May 31, 2014
Answer: BBL Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical
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May 31, 2014
Answer: BBL Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical
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May 28, 2014
Answer: I have consulted with 3 doctors on breast fat transfer. What could vary the amount of cc's lipo from the flanks, hips, and abs? It completely depends on what they were specifically talking to you about. It may be that one said take out and put back 500cc; the other may have been suggesting take out a certain amount or as much as you have and inject a portion back into the breast. It's hard for anyone online to tell you why the recommendations were different since we were not in your consultations with you. You may be able to reach out to the surgeons and ask them why the variation? I typically will estimate to patients how much I think they need to get the augmentation they desire (& account for approx 40-50% of fat dissolving so needing to overcorrect) and how much fat I think I can remove. Some surgeons will offer straight removal of the fat they need to transfer, while others will recommend liposuction to improve the contour of the donor site (for example, abdomen) and then inject what can be injected safely. The volume preoperatively can only be estimated but I agree those numbers are widely varied. I think you would be hard pressed to get 1000-1500cc in the breast though, especially without using BRAVA first. My best suggestion would be to do your research about your surgeons--make sure they are board certified plastic surgeons (by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) first and whether they have experience with fat grafting to the breast. Then consider a 2nd consult to determine which surgeon you feel most comfortable with and try to narrow down the volume estimate and specifically what that number means. Good luck!
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May 28, 2014
Answer: I have consulted with 3 doctors on breast fat transfer. What could vary the amount of cc's lipo from the flanks, hips, and abs? It completely depends on what they were specifically talking to you about. It may be that one said take out and put back 500cc; the other may have been suggesting take out a certain amount or as much as you have and inject a portion back into the breast. It's hard for anyone online to tell you why the recommendations were different since we were not in your consultations with you. You may be able to reach out to the surgeons and ask them why the variation? I typically will estimate to patients how much I think they need to get the augmentation they desire (& account for approx 40-50% of fat dissolving so needing to overcorrect) and how much fat I think I can remove. Some surgeons will offer straight removal of the fat they need to transfer, while others will recommend liposuction to improve the contour of the donor site (for example, abdomen) and then inject what can be injected safely. The volume preoperatively can only be estimated but I agree those numbers are widely varied. I think you would be hard pressed to get 1000-1500cc in the breast though, especially without using BRAVA first. My best suggestion would be to do your research about your surgeons--make sure they are board certified plastic surgeons (by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) first and whether they have experience with fat grafting to the breast. Then consider a 2nd consult to determine which surgeon you feel most comfortable with and try to narrow down the volume estimate and specifically what that number means. Good luck!
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