I’m considering fat transfer via laser lipo, but concerned about the effects from heat on the reused fat. What are the pros and cons of the different liposuction techniques to get most natural and stable breast result?
Answer: What type of liposuction is best for a breast fat transfer? Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic, smart lipo, laser liposuction, vaser lipo, power assisted liposuction, and conventional tumescent liposuction. The results depend very little on the method used and very much on the board certified plastic surgeon selected. I prefer tumescent lipo for breast fat transfer; the fat is placed within the subcutaneous fat (underneath the skin, around the gland, and underneath the gland) with one tiny incision under each breast.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. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used.
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Answer: What type of liposuction is best for a breast fat transfer? Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic, smart lipo, laser liposuction, vaser lipo, power assisted liposuction, and conventional tumescent liposuction. The results depend very little on the method used and very much on the board certified plastic surgeon selected. I prefer tumescent lipo for breast fat transfer; the fat is placed within the subcutaneous fat (underneath the skin, around the gland, and underneath the gland) with one tiny incision under each breast.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. Multiple transfers would be required for additional cc's. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites but fat from other areas can be used.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi, thank you for your inquiry. I would not recommend the laser liposuction. The laser damages the fat and may decrease the survival rate of the adipose tissue because of the intense heat the laser transmits in-order to destroy the fat tissues. Survival rate with use of conventional tumescent liposuction is about 60% which would give you best chances of having achieved your goals.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi, thank you for your inquiry. I would not recommend the laser liposuction. The laser damages the fat and may decrease the survival rate of the adipose tissue because of the intense heat the laser transmits in-order to destroy the fat tissues. Survival rate with use of conventional tumescent liposuction is about 60% which would give you best chances of having achieved your goals.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Best Techniques with Fat Transfer to the Breasts It's best not to apply energy to fat that is to be transferred. I frequently utilize laser and/or radiofrequency (Renuvion) during our liposuction procedures that also include fat transer to the breasts but the energy comes after the fat is removed. The energy is applied to the remaining space in order to acheive tightening.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Best Techniques with Fat Transfer to the Breasts It's best not to apply energy to fat that is to be transferred. I frequently utilize laser and/or radiofrequency (Renuvion) during our liposuction procedures that also include fat transer to the breasts but the energy comes after the fat is removed. The energy is applied to the remaining space in order to acheive tightening.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Liposuction for fat transfer I would not recommend the laser liposuction. The laser damages the fat and may decrease the survival. The usually survival is 60% with conventional tumescent liposuction. Also, transferring fat to the breast can be somewhat difficult because of the geometry. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. Often times it results in a more pancake looking breast. It is best to transfer mostly central, a smaller amount peripheral and may need to be done several times to get the projection you desire.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Liposuction for fat transfer I would not recommend the laser liposuction. The laser damages the fat and may decrease the survival. The usually survival is 60% with conventional tumescent liposuction. Also, transferring fat to the breast can be somewhat difficult because of the geometry. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. Often times it results in a more pancake looking breast. It is best to transfer mostly central, a smaller amount peripheral and may need to be done several times to get the projection you desire.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Fat transfer to the breasts Be careful, you cannot transfer fat that has been collected using laser lipolysis. Laser uses high heat to disrupt fat membranes and destroy the fat. This fat is killed and cannot be used for transfer. Tumescent liposuction techniques are best for harvesting fat at lower pressures and then transferring the cleaned and processed fat (removing oils and blood) to the new site. Flanks and thighs tend to have the best fat for transfer but any location can be used. Fat transfer to the breast is a nice way to augment breast volume by a half to almost one full cup size depending on the patient and the availability of fat harvest sites. In general, you really can’t put it more than 200-300 cc of fat at a time (more on larger breasts, less on smaller breasts) as the permanence of the fat decreaseds as more pressure is placed on the delicate tissues. Therefore, if you are looking for more increase in volume than one cup size, fat transfer may not be the best option for you. If you need a second transfer, it will most likely be at a reduced rate but still cost several thousand dollars. In general, fat transfers cost more that implant augmentation because they are more demanding procedures and take more time to complete. Hope that helps. Please ask your PS these questions before signing up for any procedure.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Fat transfer to the breasts Be careful, you cannot transfer fat that has been collected using laser lipolysis. Laser uses high heat to disrupt fat membranes and destroy the fat. This fat is killed and cannot be used for transfer. Tumescent liposuction techniques are best for harvesting fat at lower pressures and then transferring the cleaned and processed fat (removing oils and blood) to the new site. Flanks and thighs tend to have the best fat for transfer but any location can be used. Fat transfer to the breast is a nice way to augment breast volume by a half to almost one full cup size depending on the patient and the availability of fat harvest sites. In general, you really can’t put it more than 200-300 cc of fat at a time (more on larger breasts, less on smaller breasts) as the permanence of the fat decreaseds as more pressure is placed on the delicate tissues. Therefore, if you are looking for more increase in volume than one cup size, fat transfer may not be the best option for you. If you need a second transfer, it will most likely be at a reduced rate but still cost several thousand dollars. In general, fat transfers cost more that implant augmentation because they are more demanding procedures and take more time to complete. Hope that helps. Please ask your PS these questions before signing up for any procedure.
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