I had en bloc breast implant removal with donut lift and fat transfer to bilateral breasts four days ago. I am wondering if these swollen flat nippled breasts will ultimately drop and look more natural with nipples that actually point out again? I had 400cc and 500cc fat transfers to my breasts. Any information or photos you could share with me would be greatly appreciated!!
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Answer: Do breast fat transfers drop and fluff similar to implants?
You will have numbness while you have swelling and this will take up to 3 months to settle down. Bruising is also normal and expected. However, the skin peeling is not normal. Please keep it clean and follow up with your surgeon.
You did not show your breasts, so I cannot be specific. However, for small aysmmetries, fat transfers can help even out breasts sizes. You would do well with liposuction to the flanks and abdomen, but this will not correct the scoliosis.
Some of the success will depend upon existing tissue available for receiving the fat. The fat grafting will likely take several sessions to produce the results you are seeking. In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It...