Can you fix flat breasts without implants? Would it be possible to transfer fat from another area to my breasts?

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I have extremely flat breasts, they have no fat in them and are sort of skin flaps. I went from 211 lbs to 105 lbs in under a year. My breasts are ruined. My nipple, luckily doesn't not hang downward but the breast has absolutely no shape. I do not want breast implants. I realize there isn't much to work with but can fat be transferred from another area ( my abdomen has plenty) to my breasts and then lifted and shaped? I can not risk my body rejecting the implants. I'm not rich enough.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Breast fat transfer would certainly be an option.  You can usually expect no more than 1 cup size increase.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, 
Yes, fat can be liposuctioned from other areas of your body and transferred into your breasts. Fat Transfer to the Breast is a common surgery. You should make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to find out what is best with you.
Best Of Luck!
Dhaval Patel 
Plastic Surgeon 
Double Board Certified 
Hoffman Estates, IL 
Oakbrook, IL
Orland Park, IL
Chicago, IL

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question

I perform a natural breast augmentation with fat. This can be removed from any unwanted areas including the breast itself as part of my lipo-lift procedure. I perform the fat grafting in multiple planes including under the muscle to give the best, most natural enhancement. Fat grafting is a great solution for someone who wants to bring their breast size up a cup or so and use natural tissue vs an implant. However, it can also be combined with an implant or used as a secondary procedure to fill in areas that are flat or thin. It does not affect mammograms or breast feeding. It can be a little lump or hard at first but tends to soften over time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It's difficult to give exact recommendations without photos or an in person consultation. Generally speaking, if you have enough fat present elsewhere on your body, you may be a candidate for a fat transfer procedure. You can expect about 1 cup size increase with fat. Do keep in mind that 60% of the fat transferred lasts forever so your surgeon will over-inject initially. Make sure you're working with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in this area. Breast of luck!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Fat transfer is an option for breast augmentation.  For patients wanting a natural and conservative augmentation this is a good option.

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