Interested in a natural breast augmentation. Is it possible to transfer fat from the back?

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Is it possible to transfer fat from the back bra roll area to the breasts? Would this be sufficient fat to have results? I’m not interested in implants and am only looking for a subtle difference.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Diligent652234, thank you for your question. The best possible result is from liposculture where we take out fat from all parts of the body to make it more harmonious and transferring your own fat to the breast to give it more volume and improve the shape. Is important that you are clear with your specialist in the results that you seek. Best wishes!

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP) .

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.   American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),  International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP) .

Rodger Shortt, FRCSC · Answer

Fat can almost be taken from any area to add to the breast volume.  Choosing the location to take fat should consider:
-an area for cosmetic enhancement, 
-the ease with which fat can be harvested, 
-& the laxity of the skin of the area, amongst other things.

Although there is some research suggesting some areas for fat harvesting are superior to others, there is no final word on the best one. If someone has an area they do not like having fat, it should certainly be considered a potential first choice.

Dr. Rodger Shortt, Oakville, Ontario.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Diligent652234,
generally speaking, it is possible to use fat from the back to transfer to breasts. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Fat can be transferred from anywhere to the breasts.  Fat transfers are usually good for about 1 cup size increase.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you opt for fat tanager keep your expectations very modest. I know plastic surgeon promote the surgery a lot because they know there is the demand for it,  unfortunately the results from fat transfer are not nearly as good as advertised.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Fat can be taken from many areas of the body, including the back bra roll. However, most normal weight women do not have enough fat in this area for much of a transfer.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Diligent,
It is certainly possible to transfer fat from the bra roll area to the breasts for augmentation.  The question of whether it would be sufficient depends on your current breast size, the amount of fat in your bra roll, and the always unpredictable variable of how much of your transferred fat survives.  Seek consultation with an American Board of Plastic Surgery board certified plastic surgeon for an examination and discussion of your goals and options.  Good luck!

Interested in a natural breast augmentation. Is it possible to transfer fat from the back?

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