Breast Fat Transfer - taking fat from unwanted places?

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I’m a petite build and want to keep the curves in my hips and outer thighs. If you specifically let your surgeon know there’s a particular part of your body where you do NOT want fat taken from (e.g. outer thighs -but happy for fat to be taken from inner thighs), will the surgeon still listen to this, if they find that during the operation they find they aren’t able to pull quite the optimum amount of fat?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general, the abdomen, thighs, and back are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used. 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. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. I

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear wanderbust,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can tell your surgeon what donor fat areas you want to use. You may not have enough fat for the volume you want if you do limit your donor sites, but your surgeon will use what you allow.

Sanjib Tripathee, MD · Answer

Ideally breast fat fill is done ,taking fat from unwanted part f of the body. So that ,you will have a good shape and at the same time good breast. Its your right to ask doctor ,where you want you fat to be taken.

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