Does fat transfer to the breast damage existing fat cells when the needle/cannula is passed in and out?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There is a theoretical risk of damage to fat cells, but one can minimize the number of passes and still maximize fat survival.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question

I perform a natural breast augmentation with fat. This can be removed from any unwanted areas including the breast itself as part of my lipo-lift procedure. I perform the fat grafting in multiple planes including under the muscle to give the best, most natural enhancement. Fat grafting is a great solution for someone who wants to bring their breast size up a cup or so and use natural tissue vs an implant. However, it can also be combined with an implant or used as a secondary procedure to fill in areas that are flat or thin. It does not affect mammograms or breast feeding. It can be a little lump or hard at first but tends to soften over time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question.  The cannula used for this is a very fine one, so you don't have to worry about damage to the fat cells.  That is the reason to use this fine of a cannula.  Just make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in performing this procedure.  Best of luck.

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Hello

Thank you for  asking a question

fine canula  are used during fat injection and fat is spread in droplets manner in breast tissue. so practically there is no damage to the existing cells

Does fat transfer to the breast damage existing fat cells when the needle/cannula is passed in and out?

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Does fat transfer to the breast damage existing fat cells when the needle/cannula is passed in and out?

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