How to Treat the Lump on Breast After the Fat Transfer?

This is a difficult question and first and foremost you need to carefully follow up with your plastic surgeon who I hope is board certified.  The use of fat grafting to the breast has become readily accepted for reconstructive surgery, but more contraversial in cosmetic breast enhancement because of issues like yours.  If your lump is swelling, seroma, or  hematoma it should resolve quickly.  If it is fat necrosis or a lump of viable fat that becomes discrete and remains palpable, it may require further treatment like aspiration or removal.

Early results will settle. Especially in the case of fat transfer, there will likely be some resorption and loss of volume which can lessen the appearance of contour irregularities. Those lumps or bumps which do not improve may necessitate aspiration or excision.While it may resolve, it is always best to discuss your concerns with board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

The formation of an early lump after fat transfer is likely due to the presence of an uneven tissue are that is noticeable after resolution of the initial swelling.  A lump may be caused by:


Uneven grafting

Oil cyst

Scar formation

Other issue unrelated to the surgery


A complete evaluation should indicate which problem is the most likely.  Treatment may include various interventions and will depend on what is the diagnosis of the lump.