Can fat be transferred to breasts that already have implants?

The short answer is-yes--- fat can be transferred to a previously implant augmented breast. But the result-- the outcome-- and the intended long term appearance are questionable. Noone has yet perfected a technique for permanent fat transfer. Over time the fat will mostly be gone. You can repeat the process as we do in localized facial areas and into the buttocks in an attempt to preserve the achieved and intended result. In short- I do not recommend it because I believe the breast implant is the best way to get and achieve the best looking breast for volume loss provided the shape is acceptable.

I use this technique frequently in revision breast implant cases to improve any number of issues.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Fat grafting can transfer fat from one area of the body to any other. When fat grafting to the breast is performed, it is important to keep in mind the risks of this procedure. If you have a lump in the breast following fat grafting, for example, it will likely need to be removed.Fat grafting can be performed to the breasts if implants are already in place to "camouflage" the implants (e.g. if rippling or sharp demarcations are present). I perform this procedure routinely for women following mastectomy to help masquerade the implants. I feel more confident doing this because the breasts have already been removed and the likelihood that a lump in the breast (from fat necrosis after grafting) represents cancer is exceedingly low.Nonetheless, radiologists are getting better at differentiating between fat necrosis and cancer on mammography. If you are looking to simply have larger breasts, an implant exchange is the most conservative approach. If you have rippling of the implants or implant visibility, there are established techniques and different implant types that may solve the problem before considering fat grafting to the breast.

You can have fat transferred to your breasts even if you have breast implants.  I would not recommend that for an aesthetic client.  I do perform that service for my reconstructive clients.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

fat can be used to bring cleavage line closer together where the gap remains too far apart with implants,also fat can be used to diminish the appearance of edges of implant.

Yes. Fat can be injected into a breast which has an implant in place already. The surgeon just has to be careful to avoid puncturing the implant. 

Yes - fat can be transferred to breasts that have been previously augmented.  This is known as a "composite" technique - a combination of implant and fat transfer.  Here's an example of how it can be useful:  for women that have a wide gap between the breasts, even after implant placement - the fat can be placed on the inside (medial) portion of each breast to narrow the cleavage.All the best,

Thank you for your question . Yes this can be performed. 


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Absolutely!.  This can help smooth contours and improve your result. Fat grafting is a valuable tool in breast surgery. This technique has gained more popularity over the past 7 years. There are many techniques used to harvest the fat, process the fat and then re-inject the fat. Conventional suction lipectomy is performed with a small diameter cannula, processed by separating the liquid and fibrous tissue from the fat, and then placed into syringes for re-injection or through a closed system.Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

Fat can certainly ge transfered to the breast even when implants are in place.  In fact fat transfer with implant augmentation can be a very good way to treat breast asymmetry for a patient who wants both breasts enlarged.