I have read it time and time again that you only gain about a cup size, which makes sense... but I saw a review on here saying even after several months that they are a D cup, whereas before they were an A cup. Without any other filler or implant. They said the doctor added 500ish cc of fat to each, but I thought could only be 200ish cc. Please help me understand how this is possible? Thanks!
April 25, 2023
Answer: Fat grafting to the breast is more predictable when smaller volumes are transferred. Successful fat transfer anywhere in the body is dependent upon many factors. When too much fat is placed, more fat dies and becomes scar. In my practice, we are most successful when less than 200 cc's are transferred to each breast. Studies have demonstrated that only 50-60% of this volume remains long term. There are some doctors who claim that they can successfully transfer large volumes of fat to the breast. Technique, experience and patient factors can influence the success of this procedure. Pre-expanding the breast tissues, essentially conditioning the breast to receive more fat graft is possible but the main device known as BRAVA has been pulled from the market to permit further study on its safety. Depending upon your visual goals for augmentation and on your tissues, you can be provided the best advice by a Plastic Surgeon who performs this procedure regularly. Best regards,
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April 25, 2023
Answer: Fat grafting to the breast is more predictable when smaller volumes are transferred. Successful fat transfer anywhere in the body is dependent upon many factors. When too much fat is placed, more fat dies and becomes scar. In my practice, we are most successful when less than 200 cc's are transferred to each breast. Studies have demonstrated that only 50-60% of this volume remains long term. There are some doctors who claim that they can successfully transfer large volumes of fat to the breast. Technique, experience and patient factors can influence the success of this procedure. Pre-expanding the breast tissues, essentially conditioning the breast to receive more fat graft is possible but the main device known as BRAVA has been pulled from the market to permit further study on its safety. Depending upon your visual goals for augmentation and on your tissues, you can be provided the best advice by a Plastic Surgeon who performs this procedure regularly. Best regards,
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November 9, 2020
Answer: Is it possible to go from an A Cup to D cup with breast fat transfer? Realistically, you are not going to go from an A to a D. You should believe the stuff you read about a one cup size increase. When adding 500 cc, more of the fat will not survive and can cause issues later on. 100-300 cc is more common per breast. As always, be sure to research who performs your surgery to ensure the best likelihood of a positive result.
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November 9, 2020
Answer: Is it possible to go from an A Cup to D cup with breast fat transfer? Realistically, you are not going to go from an A to a D. You should believe the stuff you read about a one cup size increase. When adding 500 cc, more of the fat will not survive and can cause issues later on. 100-300 cc is more common per breast. As always, be sure to research who performs your surgery to ensure the best likelihood of a positive result.
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