Hi, I have very dense breasts and have to have mammograms and sonograms every 6 months. Would fat transfer to the breasts not be a good idea for me? Could it make it harder to see changes with new fat added? Could it make my breasts even more dense?
Answer: Fat Fat can be added, but is harder in dense breasts. As you age, your breast will become less dense naturally.
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Answer: Fat Fat can be added, but is harder in dense breasts. As you age, your breast will become less dense naturally.
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer Dear Questionqueen76,
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer Dear Questionqueen76,
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April 13, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer to dense breasts - Would this be a good idea? Hello @Questionqueen76, thank you for your question. Fat transfer the breasts is a two-in-one procedure that combines liposuction and fat grafting. The procedure adds volume and contour to the breasts by transferring fat cells from other areas of your body such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. While it's not possible for anyone to predict with certainty how this procedure will affect future mammograms and sonograms due to individual anatomical differences, many studies have shown that fat transfer does not increase breast density on imaging scans. Fat grafting can be done safely with ultrasound-guided cannulas in order to provide consistent results while avoiding any potential damage to underlying structures like nerves or blood vessels. For more information and recommendations consult one or more board-certified plastic surgeons. . Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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April 13, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer to dense breasts - Would this be a good idea? Hello @Questionqueen76, thank you for your question. Fat transfer the breasts is a two-in-one procedure that combines liposuction and fat grafting. The procedure adds volume and contour to the breasts by transferring fat cells from other areas of your body such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. While it's not possible for anyone to predict with certainty how this procedure will affect future mammograms and sonograms due to individual anatomical differences, many studies have shown that fat transfer does not increase breast density on imaging scans. Fat grafting can be done safely with ultrasound-guided cannulas in order to provide consistent results while avoiding any potential damage to underlying structures like nerves or blood vessels. For more information and recommendations consult one or more board-certified plastic surgeons. . Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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April 13, 2023
Answer: More information needed Dense breasts are not necessarily a contraindication for fat transfer to the breasts. The bigger questions would be why you need imaging so frequently and what they are monitoring for, and then likely a conversation between your plastic surgeon and OB-GYN (or whoever is monitoring your breast health). Fat transfer to the breasts creates fewer imaging changes than a breast reduction does, and we do breast reductions in people with dense breasts all the time. If anything, fat transfer should make your breasts less dense because fat is less dense than glandular tissue.
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April 13, 2023
Answer: More information needed Dense breasts are not necessarily a contraindication for fat transfer to the breasts. The bigger questions would be why you need imaging so frequently and what they are monitoring for, and then likely a conversation between your plastic surgeon and OB-GYN (or whoever is monitoring your breast health). Fat transfer to the breasts creates fewer imaging changes than a breast reduction does, and we do breast reductions in people with dense breasts all the time. If anything, fat transfer should make your breasts less dense because fat is less dense than glandular tissue.
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April 12, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer to breasts In order to avoid difficulties of reading and misinterpretation with follow up mammograms, fat is injected into the muscle and subcutaneous tissue of the breast. Insignificant amount may be injected into breast tissue itself, unintentionally. Hope this helps.
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April 12, 2023
Answer: Fat transfer to breasts In order to avoid difficulties of reading and misinterpretation with follow up mammograms, fat is injected into the muscle and subcutaneous tissue of the breast. Insignificant amount may be injected into breast tissue itself, unintentionally. Hope this helps.
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