Is fat transfer suitable for me post explant? (Photo)

Yes, fat transfer is a very good option for you. Problem is where to get the fat. Perhaps your inner thighs, but an exam would be necessary. Thank you.

Breast fat transfer after explantation is a great option for some people. However, fat transfer is not always the solution.

The ideal candidate for breast fat transfer generally meets all (or most) of the following:
1. Has some fat to harvest for transfer. Even better if there is an area of fat that is unwanted, so its win-win.
2. Has space to put the fat. Keep in mind that a breast fat transfer can approximately double the breast volume; the larger a breast to start with, the more fat that can typically be placed.
3. Has a nice shape to the breast and really just requires an increase in volume. A breast lift can be done with breast fat transfer, but the tightening of the skin will limit the volume of fat that can be transferred sometimes.
4. Has modest goals for size enhancement. Depending on the patient 1-2 cup sizes is typical. For others, especially if quite thin, after a breast implant removal, tightening of lax skin may be the goal.
5. An aversion to an implant.

Breast fat transfer after explantation can be a great option, but there are limitations to the procedure and patients should have a thorough conversation about those with their surgeon. Ideally patients would seek the care of a surgeon that does a lot of breast fat transfer.

Dr. Rodger Shortt, Oakville, Ontario.

No Dear, you are not a candidate for fat transfer. First you have no donor fat, and second, you have very little breast tissue to accept fat. Implants are your best option. If you are concerned about your size being too large for you, consider going smaller.