Hello I am 24 years old and am considering increasing my breast size one cup size. Can fat transfer do that? It seemed like a good option because they would feel a lot more natural I believe. I mainly wanted to know if it's permanent and how is the scaring after surgery.
Answer: Fat transfer, is it permanent The fat that remains after the initial resorption should remain there permanently. Like other fat cells in your body or breast, there may be changes with age. However, it is not a "temporary" event. As we age some of the native fat from the breasts will atrophy.Scars are small incisions for liposuctioning and for the needle used to transfer the fat. An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi
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Answer: Fat transfer, is it permanent The fat that remains after the initial resorption should remain there permanently. Like other fat cells in your body or breast, there may be changes with age. However, it is not a "temporary" event. As we age some of the native fat from the breasts will atrophy.Scars are small incisions for liposuctioning and for the needle used to transfer the fat. An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi
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August 3, 2015
Answer: Fat Transfer to the Breasts. Is it Permanent and How Severe is the Scarring? Hi and thanks for your question! Yes fat transfer to the breasts can be permanent (and the scarring minimal) but it is obvious from some of the answers given that it depends on the Surgeon and the technique. When I started doing this procedure about 3 years ago I was getting about a 50% survival of the fat. This has now increased to 80%! In some women their breasts have increased in size (rather than their hips!) as they have gained weight! So, yes it is permanent! To be suitable, you have to have some spare fat (usually on the abdomen, hips or thighs). This fat is then harvested in a procedure similar to (but not identical to) liposuction. The fat is then processed before being grafted as multiple small injections into the breasts. Only about half the volume of fat harvested is suitable for grafting.So, if 600cc of fat is harvested then 300cc would be available for transfer. This equates to 150cc per side. If, as expected, 80% survives your volume increase would be 120cc which is 1 cup size if you wear a 32 bra. For larger bras, the cup sizes are larger so you would need a little more!If it helps, I was recently discussing breast augmentation with a young female plastic surgeon with whom I work. We were talking about all the usual things:-silicone or saline, in front of or behind the muscle, textured or smooth. I then asked her if she, with all her knowledge as a Plastic Surgeon, were ever to have breast augmentation, what would she choose? Without hesitation she replied that she would only ever have her own fat put in her breasts!So there you are! Find a surgeon who gets good results and have your breasts enlarged while getting rid of some unwanted fat and (best of all) avoiding implants! Best wishes
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August 3, 2015
Answer: Fat Transfer to the Breasts. Is it Permanent and How Severe is the Scarring? Hi and thanks for your question! Yes fat transfer to the breasts can be permanent (and the scarring minimal) but it is obvious from some of the answers given that it depends on the Surgeon and the technique. When I started doing this procedure about 3 years ago I was getting about a 50% survival of the fat. This has now increased to 80%! In some women their breasts have increased in size (rather than their hips!) as they have gained weight! So, yes it is permanent! To be suitable, you have to have some spare fat (usually on the abdomen, hips or thighs). This fat is then harvested in a procedure similar to (but not identical to) liposuction. The fat is then processed before being grafted as multiple small injections into the breasts. Only about half the volume of fat harvested is suitable for grafting.So, if 600cc of fat is harvested then 300cc would be available for transfer. This equates to 150cc per side. If, as expected, 80% survives your volume increase would be 120cc which is 1 cup size if you wear a 32 bra. For larger bras, the cup sizes are larger so you would need a little more!If it helps, I was recently discussing breast augmentation with a young female plastic surgeon with whom I work. We were talking about all the usual things:-silicone or saline, in front of or behind the muscle, textured or smooth. I then asked her if she, with all her knowledge as a Plastic Surgeon, were ever to have breast augmentation, what would she choose? Without hesitation she replied that she would only ever have her own fat put in her breasts!So there you are! Find a surgeon who gets good results and have your breasts enlarged while getting rid of some unwanted fat and (best of all) avoiding implants! Best wishes
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