How long after fat transfer do the breasts stay hard?

There is some hardness due to swelling that should resolve over several weeks.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

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.


 

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Thanks for your question.  There is a little hardness which is due to swelling initially, but that should resolve itself in a few weeks.  Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in performing this procedure.  Best of luck.

Typically breasts are very firm following fat transfer. This usually resolves slowly over about one to two weeks depending on the volume transferred and the technique used.