Liposculpture with fat transfer to breasts vs lipo plus implants - only a small cup increase desired. (Photos)

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I am interested in increasing my current 34 A/B breasts to about a C cup, as well as giving myself a more flattering overall shape. I am tall (5'9) and thin everywhere else (135lb), and don't feel that I look proportional. I am considering liposculpture to remove fat from my love handles/waist and having it transferred to my breasts since I only want a modest increase in size. I am worried about implants because they require maintenance every decade or so, if no other complications occur.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons.  It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. Fat transfer to the breast could improve the fullness of the breast, particularly at the top of the breast. If you want more than a one cup size increase, this may require multiple treatments to reach the size you desire, provided you have enough fat stores available.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear llizabethG,based on your photos, you look like a great candidate for a liposuction and breast augmentation. The type of breast augmentation will depend on your goals. If you are looking only for a small increase in size (up to one cup), then you might consider fat transfer. However, if you are looking for a more significant size increase, then you will probably need breast implants.I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question!From the photos that you provided, you would be an excellent candidate for liposuction and breast enhancement.  However, if you are interested in increasing by about 2 cup sizes, you may be hard pressed to find enough fat to accomplish this degree of enhancement and so I would encourage you to look into placement of a sub muscular silicone gel breast implant instead.  Also, despite the numerous posts on the internet about the need to change out your implants every ten years, this is completely false!  You may need to adjust the implants once in your lifetime but the 10-year rule is simply a myth.I encourage you to consult with a local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in both body contouring as well as breast enhancement.  This way you can discuss your goals to see which procedure(s) will help you achieve your goals.  I hope this helps and wish you the very best!-Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

If you desire C cup then you will need implants. You may consider liposuction and fat grafting first and if not happy with the size do implants or second session of fat grafting. Please see the link for fat grafting

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Just based on your photos, to achieve a C cup, you will probably need implants. With fat, you might be able to achieve a B cup. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options.

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