Will my age, 60, effect results of fat transfer to breast?

I have performed fat transfer to breasts in many women over the age of 60.  It typically results in 1/2 cup increase.  Occasionally it results in a maximum of 1 cup increase.  To achieve 1-2 cup increase you must consider breast implants.  I find the most dramatic size increase from fat transfer to the breasts occurs in patients in their 20's and 30's.  

Your age will not affect the results of the fat transfer to the breast, but the amount of fat available for transfer will.  In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons.  It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. Fat transfer to the breast could improve the fullness of the breast, particularly at the top of the breast. If you want more than a one cup size increase, this may require multiple treatments to reach the size you desire.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

As long as you are healthy, age should not affect results. However, you do need to have adequate fat to harvest. If you are very thin, implants may be a better option.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

Many women chose fat grafting as a more natural alternative to implants.  You age should not affect your results.  

The success of fat transfer to breasts does not seem to be age dependent.
Patients over sixty have had as good results as women of other ages.
Fat injected for breast augmentation must be placed in small amounts carefully distributed throughout the breast. Fat does not migrate; patients gain weight and fat in other areas and like to attribute this to the procedure.
Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

If you want one to two cups increase in size, you will need implants. A fat transfer typically gives up to one cup in size. Also, you will need adequate donor fat to transfer. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options.

Thanks for the great question. There is no data to suggest that age has a negative impact on fat survival after surgery.  The main issue you're going to have is that you probably don't have enough body fat for the results you want. I recommend meeting with a plastic surgeon to see what are the best options to achieve the results you desire. Best,~Dr. Sieber

Thanks for the question.  In my opinion, your age should have minimal to no affect on the results of fat grafting to your breasts, including migration of any fat outside of the breasts.  Typically, fat grafts stay where they are placed once they survive and are permanently incorporated into their new location.  The amount of fat that will survive after it is grafted, has more to do with how good the blood supply is to your breast tissue and how good your surgeon is at grafting the fat into the tissues in thin strings, rather than on your age.  Additionally, patients who are physically fit tend to have improved local circulation throughout the body, which can result in better graft survival.  That being said, graft survival has been improved greatly with the use of the Brava suction system for 6 weeks prior to surgery, and if you are thin and have less fat available to graft, every bit counts.   Lastly, although it is not specifically related to age, the amount of skin laxity you have in your breasts can affect your results as well.  The best way to find out if fat grafting is the right procedure for you is to consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon.  

This is a very good question, and you have to be complimented on staying  so trim and healthy.  I am not so convinced that your age might be a big factor in not having the fat survive, but you are very trim and I wonder if you would have enough fat to use for this procedure.  Without examine you my answer is that I would doubt it.  A.so be aware that one half of any fat graft frequently will be lost or reduced after only six months!  This requires adding to the content of the fat grafts again.  You seem to be Avery good candidate to do a very small breast augmentation using an implant of saline or silicone to gain the results that you might expect, however.  Maybe best to talk to a local qualified Plastic Surgeon.Good luck to you!Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon