Is there a maximum amount of fat that can be injected? What is the maximum volume of the fat that can be harvested?

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.

Most likely your surgeon talked to you about the survival of the fat.  We only expect 45-50% of the fat to remain after healing.  We often perform multiple fat transfers to the same area to build on the previous fat.  I would not recommend fillers as the cost for that area would...

The recovery should be about the same as your first procedure.  Any cost would have to be discussed with your surgeon's staff.  I'd wait at least 6 months before another procedure.

Actually based upon your request for only moderate improvement in size, i.e. if you are comfortable with about a one cup size increase, fat transfer would be reasonable. Photos would be helpful in determining fat sources for the transfer.Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon w...

Hello Arch1e  Fat grafting is a generally safe procedure with few problems. Loss of volume after the procedure or increased volume with weight gain. Fat necrosis which can result in cysts, scar tissue, calcifications, lumps. Infection is very rare. #options #lumps

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