I want to get liposuction soon and would like to transfer fat to my breasts and lips. The doctor I saw said no problem to add fat to my lips but that he is against transferring fat to breasts, saying that the results are not long-term, and we never know where the fat will go after a while. Is this true? What is your experience with that? Thanks!
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February 3, 2016
Answer: Fat transfer to breasts : Will the results be long-term or only last for a period of time?
Hello, sorry for your misfortune. Hematomas, seromas, fat necrosis, Oil Cyst, lump of fat can all cause lumps after fat transfer... small hematomas should resolve with time. It can take several weeks/months...but your body will typically reabsorb the collection of blood and remodel the area. I...
Thank you for your question. During the post-operative period the breast are swollen, and the breast appears in a much higher position. Over time as the swelling goes down and the non-viable fat gets absorbed, the breasts return to more stable position and definitely softens. It may take several...