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?
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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