Fat grafting from ankles/calves/knees to breasts? (Photo)

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i'm 30 yrs, 5'3, 98 lbs, 34A. i eat healthy, excerise and am overall happy with my body-- with the exception of my fat ankles/calves/knees, which seem unaffected by diet/excersise. considering lipo, but have read potential future weight gain can be redistributed to new places (face, back etc). i'm not planning to gain weight, but if i did, even 5 lbs would be noticable on my small frame. Could fat grafting to breast help mitigate that risk should weight gain occur? Is there a better option?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Calf and ankle liposuction is one of the most rewarding procedures for my patients. The most important thing is that you find someone experienced in treating this area, as i have seen many irregularities from poor technique.  It is not the tool but the surgeon you chose that is going to give you the best results.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

From your photos I do not recommend liposuction of your calves and ankles  for fat transfer to your breasts if you are currently happy with your overall appearance to mitigate changes for future weight gain. In general only about 25% of fat harvested is suitable for transplantation to the breasts and only about half of the transferred fat survives in that location - so probalby not worth it.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of those areas may be reasonable, but you probably will not get enough fat to make fat transfer to the breasts worthwhile.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

I have found liposuction to ankles and calves to be quite rewarding for the patient: very fine cannulas are used, so there is essentially no visible scarring. You do not have to worry about the fat reappearing somewhere else: very little is removed.  Not enough is removed to make a meaningful difference in your breasts.

Hugh Hetherington, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the ankles, calves, and knees will typically not yield enough fat to be worth grafting into the breasts.  It is unlikely that the small amount of fat removed from these areas will make any noticeable volume enhancement of your breasts.

Fat grafting from ankles/calves/knees to breasts? (Photo)

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Fat grafting from ankles/calves/knees to breasts? (Photo)

Answers (8)

Answer: Is liposuction to ankles and calves worth doing

Answer: Is liposuction to ankles and calves worth doing

Answer: Not enough fat to be worth transferring

Answer: Not enough fat to be worth transferring

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