Will training the chest possibly lessen the affects of my breast fat transfer long term?

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I had my breast fat transfer over a year and half ago, I was told by a nurse practitioner that doing chest workouts or swimming a lot could lessen my fat transfer to my breasts is this true? I love working out upper body and doing handstands but i have hesitant to do so because im scared it may dislodge the fat or lessen my results can any doctor add on this? Also another question, if this is false could chest workouts actually help me maintain or build better underlying shape with the fat transfer to breasts, because i always hear people saying to keep a bbl you have to lift is it the same with the breasts? ( the nurse practitioner was involved with my surgery)

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no evidence that training your chest will do anything to impact fat grafting to your breasts. You can't spot reduce fat and so training may reduce your overall body fat (including your breast fat) but it won't specifically target that area. Training will also not dislodge the fat. This tissue becomes incorporated into the surrounding tissue over time and so the only way to remove it is through liposuction or chemical dissolution (e.g. Kybella).

I hope that helps and wish you the very best!

I hope that helps and wish you the very best!

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

With my patients, at three months post-op from a breast fat transfer, there are no activity restrictions. So at one-plus years, you’re welcome to do any exercises you choose, especially upper-body focused workouts. The fat doesn’t move around, shift, or relocate. The fat cells can shrink or enlarge depending on weight gain or loss, but the tissue remains present. I don’t think exercising the chest has much effect on improving the shape or maintenance of the breasts after fat transfer.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Thank for your question, At 1.5 years post-op, your fat transfer is 100% permanent and stable. You can safely swim, lift heavy, and do handstands without fear. no one know your body better than you, our suggestion try to do step by step, pushing not to far, and increased depending on how you feel. for more detail contact us back.
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Will training the chest possibly lessen the affects of my breast fat transfer long term?

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