Can fat from saddlebags/thighs be transferred to the breasts? (photos)

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When transferring fat for breast fat transfer, is it possible to have is removed similar to this photo on the thighs? I was thinking of having liposuction on my thighs/saddlebags and breast implants, but I do not want big breasts. I'm an a cup with slight asymmetry so I want to correct this and maybe be a b cup. Would the fat transfer be able to do both of this?

Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD · Answer

Targeted fat grafting, a.k.a "Breast Boost," is a great way to achieve natural-looking breast enhancement results while contouring the body. Instead of silicone or saline implants, this technique uses fat from your body to enlarge and uplift the breasts.
Fat is extracted from the donor regions and then injected into the chest to provide rounder, plumper contours and boost self-confidence. Depending on your aesthetic goals, you and your surgeon will identify the optimal donor site, thereby contouring the body further.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @bambi100, thank you for your question. it really depends on the surgical technique of the specialist performing surgery and your surgical plan. I believe that the best possible result is from liposculture where we take out fat from all parts of the body to make it more harmonious and transferring your own fat to the breast to give it more volume and improve the shape. Is important that you are clear with your specialist in the results that you seek. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP) .

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Photos of your breasts would be helpful, but fat transfer can increase breast size by about a cup size and can improve asymmetries. The thighs are a common and great donor site for fat grafting. Depending on your size and shape, you might need to have more fat harvested from elsewhere in the body as well (such as the abdomen or flanks) to get enough for the fat transfer!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bambi100,
fat transfer breast augmentation is a viable alternative for women who desire larger breasts without the use of implants. Fat transfer is also widely used in reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. It can also be very effective in correcting the size and shape of the breasts due to genetic problems such as tuberous breast or Poland Syndrome, two conditions that look like misshapen or underdeveloped breasts.In addition, the following scenarios are also reason to consider breast fat grafting:• If you have chest areas that appear creased and sunken• If you desire more permanent correction than is provided by temporary fillers• If you wish to improve your body contour, revise scars, fill bodily depressions and rejuvenate the natural curve of your breasts• To fill in contour irregularities or hide obvious signs of breast implantsYou should discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon and make sure your surgeon understands your concerns and your breast augmentation goals. 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

Libby Copeland-Halperin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to say without an in-person examination. However, it is possible to perform “autologous fat transfer” whereby fat is removed from one part of the body (such as the saddlebags or thighs) via liposuction and transfer that fat to the breasts through small incisions. This procedure works well for patients who have slight breast asymmetry and/or want to be a little fuller/larger. I perform this procedure in my fully-accredited operation room under IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists as an outpatient procedure. I recommend you meet with a fully-trained plastic surgeon to discuss your options and determine if this is the best procedure for you.

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

Saddle bags are an ideal donor site for fat grafting to the breasts .The saddle bags will also be contoured at the same time.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

An examination will be needed to see if you have enough fat to increase one cup. If not, you will need implants. Implants will be more reliable in achieving the size you want.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear bambi,
Fat transfer to the breasts for breast augmentation became promising, then not as promising as we realized that fat does not stay in the breast as well as in the buttocks.  It is still performed, but expect no more than one cup size enhancement.  It may be your best option for correcting the asymmetry as well. 
Good luck!

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Bambi,
Liposuction would certainly reshape your thighs beautifully.  The fat may be transferred to your breasts HOWEVER, the usual increase in breast size from a fat transfer is usually only 1/2 cup size (in the BEST circumstance, possibly one cup size-but rarely).  The fat may be able to reduce the asymmetry you see, but beyond that, I am skeptical.  If you are doing the lipo, don't waste the fat, try the fat transfer.  If not satisfied, then consider the breast augmentation.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Since the posted photos are not of your thighs the response is maybe or when we see exactly hoe your thighs appear then a exact response. Lipo with fat transfer to breasts is possible. Fee $6,000+. Requires a mammogram. Or better yet virtual consult with....

Can fat from saddlebags/thighs be transferred to the breasts? (photos)

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