Are there any side effects of having fat injections to increase the breast size?
Answer: Gentle harvest is the key to avoiding complications.
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Answer: Fat transfer to the breast Fat transfer to the breast is not a particularly high risk procedure. There are risks but they are relatively low as compared to fat grafting of higher risk areas such as the gluteal region. Additonally, the literature has demonstrated no increased risk of malignancy either as a function of impaired screening via mammogram or stem cell effect of fat transfer.Fat transfer to the breast has proven to be a useful tool for minor corrections in the breast. It is less reliable as a means of delivering volume (as compared to implants). There are questions of volume/graft retention and the effects on final outcome and symmetry. Patients should not expect to reliably gain more than a half to full cup size (depending on patient and technique).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Fat transfer to the breast Fat transfer to the breast is not a particularly high risk procedure. There are risks but they are relatively low as compared to fat grafting of higher risk areas such as the gluteal region. Additonally, the literature has demonstrated no increased risk of malignancy either as a function of impaired screening via mammogram or stem cell effect of fat transfer.Fat transfer to the breast has proven to be a useful tool for minor corrections in the breast. It is less reliable as a means of delivering volume (as compared to implants). There are questions of volume/graft retention and the effects on final outcome and symmetry. Patients should not expect to reliably gain more than a half to full cup size (depending on patient and technique).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation The most common side effects would be fat necrosis and loss of the fat graft over time. Make sure to go to a very experienced surgeon in this technique.
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation The most common side effects would be fat necrosis and loss of the fat graft over time. Make sure to go to a very experienced surgeon in this technique.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Fat Transfer to Breasts This is a very low risk procedure with minimal complications. The most troublesome would be infection or fat necrosis. Thankfully these occur very infrequently and are usually easily treatable.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Fat Transfer to Breasts This is a very low risk procedure with minimal complications. The most troublesome would be infection or fat necrosis. Thankfully these occur very infrequently and are usually easily treatable.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Fat transfer side effects Swelling and bruising are common side effects that are considered temporary. Some of the fat may not take to the area, either, so you may need a few sessions to achieve your desired size. Some more serious risks include calcification of fat, oil cysts and scarring. These may be mistaken for cancer on mammograms. However, I have not found this to be a concern for my patients, and the procedure has been able to achieve great results!
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Fat transfer side effects Swelling and bruising are common side effects that are considered temporary. Some of the fat may not take to the area, either, so you may need a few sessions to achieve your desired size. Some more serious risks include calcification of fat, oil cysts and scarring. These may be mistaken for cancer on mammograms. However, I have not found this to be a concern for my patients, and the procedure has been able to achieve great results!
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer to breast side effects Fat grafting to the breast is becoming very popular. It can offer a nice enhancement with minimal scars and the added benefit of treating another area with liposuction. As with all surgeries the vast majority of the time you will have some discomfort but no real problems. However, make sure that you are seeing a qualified plastic surgeon for this and that they do it as a regular part of their practice. There are several things that they should discuss with you; too many to list. Some of the key areas of your discussion should include the cosmetic concerns including under/over correction and dimpling. That the percentage of fat that survives is variable and a second procedure may be required. Of the fat that does not survive most is resorbed by your body but some may result in calcification which can influence mammogram interpretation. And finally a discussion about the role of stem cell activation with fat transfer.
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer to breast side effects Fat grafting to the breast is becoming very popular. It can offer a nice enhancement with minimal scars and the added benefit of treating another area with liposuction. As with all surgeries the vast majority of the time you will have some discomfort but no real problems. However, make sure that you are seeing a qualified plastic surgeon for this and that they do it as a regular part of their practice. There are several things that they should discuss with you; too many to list. Some of the key areas of your discussion should include the cosmetic concerns including under/over correction and dimpling. That the percentage of fat that survives is variable and a second procedure may be required. Of the fat that does not survive most is resorbed by your body but some may result in calcification which can influence mammogram interpretation. And finally a discussion about the role of stem cell activation with fat transfer.
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