My breast appears too small after Breast Reduction. I was a 36H before my breast reduction and it appears that my breast are size 36c. I'm 10 days post-op. I told the surgery I did not want small breast. I just wanted 2 fibroadenoma removed from my left breast in the outer quadrant and more so a lift. In addition, the incision scars are very high on the chest. Is it possible to have breast size increase during revision with fat transfers? I do not want implants.
September 23, 2020
Answer: Fat transfers after breast reduction At size 36, each 200 grams removed or added corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are currently a 36 C and want to be a D you would require 200 cc of fat. Unfortunately, not all the fat survives so you will need approximately 300 cc of fat for 200 cc to survive. I usually recommend waiting 6 months for the date of your previous surgery before doing another surgery. I do not recommend implants. Implants are not lifetime devices. 8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years. Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 23, 2020
Answer: Fat transfers after breast reduction At size 36, each 200 grams removed or added corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are currently a 36 C and want to be a D you would require 200 cc of fat. Unfortunately, not all the fat survives so you will need approximately 300 cc of fat for 200 cc to survive. I usually recommend waiting 6 months for the date of your previous surgery before doing another surgery. I do not recommend implants. Implants are not lifetime devices. 8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years. Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 20, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Dear Compassionate796712, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast reduction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 20, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Dear Compassionate796712, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast reduction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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