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Fat Transfer to Breast and Liposuction

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Fat Transfer to Breast and Liposuction

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I am 8 weeks post op fat transfer to the breast and liposuction with Dr. Bednar. I had Breast Implant Illness and explanted 600cc saline implants in 2019. I had bottomed out with the implants and only had them for 2 years. Explanting left me not being able to fill out a bra correctly. I actually cried the first time I went to try on bras at Victoria's Secret because I couldn't find one that would fit. After much research, I chose to have a fat transfer with Dr. Bednar. He was able to transfer 500 ccs into each breast! I am so happy with the results and what he was able to achieve with one round! I probably don't need a round 2, but I have one scheduled with him for later this year! I now understand the meaning behind "boob greed"! I wish I would have known about Dr. Bednar and fat transfer before I got implants! I do not miss the implants. They were so heavy and fat feels nothing like them (in a good way). Definitely not as heavy!
I am also beyond thrilled with my liposuction results!! I was worried it might make my cellulite worse, but it has actually done the complete opposite! My cellulite has not returned thus far. I have gotten a few lymphatic drainage massages, a myofascial release massage, and I use a foam roller daily! He took fat from my flanks, outer thighs, and back of legs. It looks like he gave me a butt lift, but he did not. He only did liposuction around it with fat transfer only to my breasts!
The hardest part has been sleeping on my back. The liposuction was the most painful part of the procedure post op for the first month (mainly with having to pull up the stage two compression garment over the lipo sites). I tend to bruise easily and definitely had some bruising for the first month!
His wife, Sylvia, the staff and nurses are all amazing and have been so helpful! I flew from out of state, stayed at one of the hotels his staff recommends, and there was a Whole Foods walking distance from the hotel. I am looking forward to round 2 and plan on adding Fat Transfer to tear trough and lips as well! I hope to see Blue and Jasper at my next surgery (Dr. Bednar's two Frenchies)!

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Edward J. Bednar, MD

Edward J. Bednar, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 238 Reviews
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Woooo your results look awesome! I have a rather big rear end which consequently comes with some cellulite, so I was also concerned that having lipo to the back of my thighs could make this issue worse. Your results give me hope! Congrats
Thank you so much! It has definitely helped mine! He is great at sculpting.
lipo makes cellulite worse
He will help to make that rear much smaller.
Your results are amazing . You do look like you got. BBL!! Absolutely great work.
Thank you so much!!
Your results thus far look amazing!!! Would you mind outlining the costs of everything (surgery, anesthesia, hotel, essential items you bought for PO)?
Thank you so much!! I would call his office to get an accurate quote 704-366-6700 and send in pics for a consultation via his website https://drbednar.com. My husband and I stayed at the Homewood Suites. He is a Hilton Diamond member so we were able to use points for the hotel which was nice! The hotel also has a shuttle that will take you to and from his office. I booked our flights last minute and it was around $700 for 2 people. I bought a foam roller and hand held massage roller off of amazon, about $20 combined. I have gotten a few lymphatic drainage massages and a myofascial release massage that is usually about $125-$150 per 90 minutes depending on where you go. I had a pregnancy pillow from my explant surgery that I got on amazon as well!
Yes, these are great pictures, but if I'm honest I can't really see much of a difference, apart from the different clothes you are wearing. You had an absolutely gorgeous figure before the liposuction and from the photos it's not really clear which areas he took the fat from. In a way that's of course a good sign as well because his contouring skills are good enough that he manages to take fat from a body that doesnt need any adjustments in the first place and doesn't make any negative changes. From what I have seen that's Bednar's main skill, his liposuction technique. I've had two breast fat transfers and while the actual breast fat transfer was very successful, the liposuction result so so.

Regarding your before and after bra shots unfortunately it's very difficult to get any idea the actual results. I do think it's understandable if you feel uncomfortable posting topless photos. Although I would be happy in theory to post a review about my own breast fat transfer, I've not done so because inevitably people would request photos.
Thank you so much! There is a massive difference in my legs and back from the liposuction. It is hard to tell sometimes in pictures, but I can definitely tell in person. Yes, it's hard to tell the fat transfer with the tops, but I assure you, I had zero tissue in places after my explant, and I now have tissue in those areas. I'm very happy now that I am 3 months post op. I plan on going back for round 2, but I'm happy with round 1! :)
In the before shot you're not wearing an underwire bra, but in the after one you are. This makes a difference in the appearance of breast shape and size. Sorry, but the breast photos are not helpful. Photos are anonymous here, so braless is how to properly show breast surgery results.
I'm going to have my implants removed as well. I've been looking for a Dr that does this specific procedure. May I ask what price range this surgery runs? I am saving my cash and want to set my saving goals accordingly! TY!