Hi I had fat transfer from my love handles to my breasts about 10 days ago, I have very red patches, which feel hard. I contacted my surgeon asking if I have an infection, but I don't have a fever so he said it's just part of the recovery. It's been 4 days of redness and it's still not fading.
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Hello, thank you for your question. I would recommend that you have a current normal mammogram prior to any fat injections. Heading fibrocystic disease is not usually a problem for this procedure. Seek out a qualified board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss all of your options ...
I typically transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. Fat is placed within the breast, not in the muscle. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence.
If you are comfortable with about a one cup size increase, fat transfer would be reasonable. If you want 2 or more cups, breast a...
Depending on the amount of harvestable fat, you can get 1-2 cups of an increase in size. We have seen a retention percentage of 50-90% but is definitely varies from patient-to patient.