Should I lose weight first and then do fat grafting or opposite?

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I want to transfer fat to my boobs. I don't want implants. I need to lose some weight and I had lipo on thighs, knees and flanks. Should I diet and lose weight first and then transfer fat (will I have enough?) to my boobs or should I get the boobs done first and then diet? I absolutely don't want implants. Also, will be there any scars after fat grafting to boobs? Thanks

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I have been extremely unimpressed with the results of fat transfer to the breasts.  Even the best results I've seen published in journals are lousy at best.  Take a look at the website of surgeons who promote this procedure and see what the results look like in two years, if you can find them.  The procedure sounds good, but the reality is quite different. Even using the Brava system, I've yet to see good results.  Don't waste your money.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would lose the weight and then have the procedure.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA...........................

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

You should be at a normal stable weight before fat transfer.  If you are prone to large fluctuations in weight over a short period of time (Greater Than 10-15 lbs in les than 3 months) then you should consider breast implants.  The reason for waiting for a stable weight is so that you will have the greatest chance for accurate size increase with a stable result.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

It doesn't really matter. If you lose weight first, there won't be much to transfer to the breasts. If you lose weight after the procedure, you'll lose the fat that was transfered. Neither is a good choice.

Should I lose weight first and then do fat grafting or opposite?

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