45 yrs old, 5'4", time between 2 breast fat transfer procedures? Originally fat transfer 2 years back.

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45 yrs old, 5'4", normal bmi, no kids, underwent a breast fat transfer procedure approx. 2 yrs back. Underwent liposuction without any kind of fat transfer just 3 months back. Want to go for a second round of breast fat transfer. How long do i need to wait if i want to use some of the recently liposuctioned areas as donor areas for the fat transfer? Also, would the fat obtained be of good quality? Would the transferred graft take?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I do t think fat transfer works very well at all. Did any of the fat take from previous surgery. Or just a small amount. If you didn't get much benefit from your first transfer the second will be no better

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear abcd_xyz,
you should be fully healed prior to another procedure. Most plastic surgeons will recommend at least 6 months. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming you have fat available in the areas that have had liposuction, you will need to wait at least six months from surgery before trying another liposuction.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most plastic surgeons recommend waiting six months before doing liposuction in a previously treated area.

Define harvested should work for grafting but the amount of fat that can be harvested is usually only about 25% of the primary procedure but this varies on how the first procedure was performed. Ideally those looking to have multiple rounds of fat transfer should not throw away fat from Liposuction but you are probably aware of that at this point.

Consideration should be given to all body areas that may serve as a donor areas for fat and give decent liposuction results. After treating the entire torso including the under arms and back my next go to area for women is usually the arms or possibly inner thighs.

I suggest you discuss with your provider. If you haven’t selected a provider for your upcoming procedure then have consultations to get all your questions answered.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

45 yrs old, 5'4", time between 2 breast fat transfer procedures? Originally fat transfer 2 years back.

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Answer: Fat

Answer: Fat

Answer: Secondary Liposuction

Answer: Secondary Liposuction

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45 yrs old, 5'4", time between 2 breast fat transfer procedures? Originally fat transfer 2 years back.

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Answer: Fat

Answer: Fat

Answer: Secondary Liposuction

Answer: Secondary Liposuction

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