How common are lumps or weird dents from lipo after breast fat transfer?

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How common are lumps or weird dents from lipo after breast fat transfer? And did your patients remain one cup size up permanently?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear penguinmaster1001,
while there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Bryan Curtis, MD · Answer

The occurrence of lumps or weird dents after a breast fat transfer procedure can vary from person to person and is influenced by several factors, including the surgeon's skill, the technique used, and how well the patient follows post-operative care instructions.Ideally, a skilled and experienced surgeon will aim to achieve a smooth and natural-looking result. However, complications such as irregularities, lumps, or dents can still occur. These may be due to factors like uneven fat distribution, post-operative swelling, or the body's natural response to the procedure.To minimize the risk of such issues, it's essential to choose a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, follow post-operative care guidelines diligently, and maintain realistic expectations about the outcome. Additionally, discussing your concerns and questions with your surgeon before the procedure is crucial to ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect and how any potential issues would be addressed.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

With a fat transfer, the volume obtained is usually up to one cup. However, not all women will keep this, especially if they loose weight. Lumps may occur initially, but usually settle down as the swelling subsides.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

To minimize your risk of having lumps and contour irregularities, your procedure needs to be performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound-assisted VASER liposuction. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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