I've gotten some mixed advise during my provider research... is it better to lose excess pandemic weight gain before Breast fat transfer? 39yo, 5'5" normally 133-137lbs but currently 145lbs. Also average recovery time to return to an office job.
Answer: Weight loss before BFT? Is it better to lose excess pandemic weight gain before breast fat transfer? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. With the average of a ten pound increase this should not make a material difference for your BFT. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Weight loss before BFT? Is it better to lose excess pandemic weight gain before breast fat transfer? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. With the average of a ten pound increase this should not make a material difference for your BFT. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Stable weight should be achieved when considering all cosmetic surgery. In general, patients considering body contouring surgery (including fat transfer) should be near their goal weight and with a routine that will help them to sustain this weight. Fat taken from the torso and transferred to the breast to enhance your breast shape will loose effect with weight loss after surgery. Fortunately, you are close to your goals already. Good luck.
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Answer: Stable weight should be achieved when considering all cosmetic surgery. In general, patients considering body contouring surgery (including fat transfer) should be near their goal weight and with a routine that will help them to sustain this weight. Fat taken from the torso and transferred to the breast to enhance your breast shape will loose effect with weight loss after surgery. Fortunately, you are close to your goals already. Good luck.
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July 31, 2020
Answer: Weight loss before BFT? Is it better to lose excess pandemic weight gain before breast fat transfer? (photos) Losing weight can have a noticeable impact on the size of your breasts if you tend to have a lot of fatty tissue stored there. Some of the retention rate will depend upon the amount of fat transferred, as smaller volumes will likely have a higher survival. Occasionally, a patient can resorb a great deal of the fat despite optimal transfer procedures. I typically transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. Thinner patients are outstanding candidates in my opinion, because the fat transferred is extremely resistant. I place one incision under each breast and the fat can be injected to the locations specified by the patient. Recovery is usually relatively quick. You will wear a sports bra for about six weeks, starting immediately after surgery. Many of my patients return to work after 4 - 7 days if that work is non strenuous and sedentary. Vigorous exercise should be postponed for two weeks.
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July 31, 2020
Answer: Weight loss before BFT? Is it better to lose excess pandemic weight gain before breast fat transfer? (photos) Losing weight can have a noticeable impact on the size of your breasts if you tend to have a lot of fatty tissue stored there. Some of the retention rate will depend upon the amount of fat transferred, as smaller volumes will likely have a higher survival. Occasionally, a patient can resorb a great deal of the fat despite optimal transfer procedures. I typically transfer from 250 cc to 400 cc or so per breast. Thinner patients are outstanding candidates in my opinion, because the fat transferred is extremely resistant. I place one incision under each breast and the fat can be injected to the locations specified by the patient. Recovery is usually relatively quick. You will wear a sports bra for about six weeks, starting immediately after surgery. Many of my patients return to work after 4 - 7 days if that work is non strenuous and sedentary. Vigorous exercise should be postponed for two weeks.
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July 28, 2020
Answer: Breast fat transfer In your case I would suggest breast augmentation with implants as the first option unless you are wanting a small increase in size. Best wishes.
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July 28, 2020
Answer: Breast fat transfer In your case I would suggest breast augmentation with implants as the first option unless you are wanting a small increase in size. Best wishes.
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January 30, 2022
Answer: Fat transfer and weight loss You have not told us your current bra size or bra size goals. If you want a 1 cup size increase, fat transfer may be possible. If you do lose weight after the fat transfer, some of the fat can go down as well. It may be better to achieve your ideal weight before doing fat transfer. From your side view photograph, it appears your abdomen is more of a problem. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 30, 2022
Answer: Fat transfer and weight loss You have not told us your current bra size or bra size goals. If you want a 1 cup size increase, fat transfer may be possible. If you do lose weight after the fat transfer, some of the fat can go down as well. It may be better to achieve your ideal weight before doing fat transfer. From your side view photograph, it appears your abdomen is more of a problem. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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