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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October 30, 2015
Answer: Side effects of fat transfer With any surgical procedure, risks and complications exist. Fat transfer is a safe and effective way to increase your breast size from 1/2 to 1 cup on average. The usual risks from surgery like bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, and numbness are low, and scarring is very minimal. However, there are some risks unique to fat transferring like fat necrosis, where the transfer piece of fat dies and forms a hard ball. There can be shrinkage, loss of fat, formation of fat oil drops, and lumps. I do suggest finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has done several fat transfers to the breasts, and discuss all your concerns. Sometimes there will also be changes on your mammagrams from fat transfer that shows some abnormalities. For most women, this is a very safe alternative to breast augmentation, with no risks of implant problems.
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October 30, 2015
Answer: Side effects of fat transfer With any surgical procedure, risks and complications exist. Fat transfer is a safe and effective way to increase your breast size from 1/2 to 1 cup on average. The usual risks from surgery like bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, and numbness are low, and scarring is very minimal. However, there are some risks unique to fat transferring like fat necrosis, where the transfer piece of fat dies and forms a hard ball. There can be shrinkage, loss of fat, formation of fat oil drops, and lumps. I do suggest finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has done several fat transfers to the breasts, and discuss all your concerns. Sometimes there will also be changes on your mammagrams from fat transfer that shows some abnormalities. For most women, this is a very safe alternative to breast augmentation, with no risks of implant problems.
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