Fat Transfer Side Effects

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. 

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! 

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.