POSTED UNDER Breast Fat Transfer Reviews
48, Fat graft breast & face - Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM odaspal
28 days post
4 week post-op update
odaspalApril 28, 2015
WORTH IT$11,500
I had my 4 week post-op today.
Wanted to update as promised and say thank you to the sisters who have made such kind comments and been so supportive.
My hope is that being brave and sharing my journey will provide others the courage to make decisions that will best suit their desired outcome.
I have an actual copy of my operative report so I will answer the numerous questions regarding "how much fat" ...
First - just a quick update on my recovery:
Still more sore and tender in breast and harvest lipo sites than I expected or imagined I would be. Still wearing vest bra and 'spankers" which remain comforting. Still mostly sleep on my back, but the quality of sleep has improved with the help of a Valium prior to bed.
Took 21 days for the shiner under my eye to hit the road.
Officially okay to take aleve now vs. tylenol, which has never really worked as a pain reliever for me.
2 week old breast tape was removed today and fresh tape replaced. I still have a bit of swelling in breast and lipo sites which I'm told can take up to 3 months ( and sometimes longer!) to finally settle.
My face grafts have diminished the most. I'm hoping I don't lose anymore as I like how they look right now. We will assess in 2 weeks when I go back for my 6 week post op. Perhaps using a touch of filler may be an option over additional facial fat grafts. That bridge has yet to be crossed.
My breasts look so much prettier than before, and I'm very pleased with the incision healing, shape, size, lift, the grafting and how everything is healing. Dr. Haung is my hero.
As many of you have asked- here are the answers to your questions regarding what my Surgeon did to achieve the results you see.
I'm writing them as 'cliff notes' because the operative report is 2 pages long and very detailed!
~~~~~~~~~~~
Breast: She harvested 180 cc and 200 cc of pure fat from my flanks using the tumescent technique and the Khouri harvesting system.
120 cc of pure fat harvested from each side of my anterior abdomen.
Using the Kouri reinjection system with a 1 cc syringe she injected a total of almost 200-300 cc if pure fat into the superior and superomedical aspects of my breasts. Of course, I had a breast lift, which is way too much detail to re-write, but she did a lollipop lift and honored my request and designed a smaller nipple for me- which was just a personal preference.
For my facial fat grafting :
She used a 1 mm Coleman and 1 cc syringe and injected 5 cc pure fat in each tear trough and malar eminence with an additional 4 cc in each cheek. 1 cc was placed in each nasolabial fold, 1 cc in the preauricular region and 2-3 cc in each temple.
I'm posting a couple facial glamor shots with this 4 week update. Since my breasts still have tape on them, Ill post another update at my 6 week post op- and hopefully tape free- breast pics !
I have never had botox, but think I'm going to join the club and try my first tickle of it in my frown lines and forehead.
Thank you again to the community here on Realself.
Ill update again in another 2 weeks for my 6 week post op post.
Ill hopefully be able to reveal tape free breast pics, with lower abdominal and face update pics as well.
Wanted to update as promised and say thank you to the sisters who have made such kind comments and been so supportive.
My hope is that being brave and sharing my journey will provide others the courage to make decisions that will best suit their desired outcome.
I have an actual copy of my operative report so I will answer the numerous questions regarding "how much fat" ...
First - just a quick update on my recovery:
Still more sore and tender in breast and harvest lipo sites than I expected or imagined I would be. Still wearing vest bra and 'spankers" which remain comforting. Still mostly sleep on my back, but the quality of sleep has improved with the help of a Valium prior to bed.
Took 21 days for the shiner under my eye to hit the road.
Officially okay to take aleve now vs. tylenol, which has never really worked as a pain reliever for me.
2 week old breast tape was removed today and fresh tape replaced. I still have a bit of swelling in breast and lipo sites which I'm told can take up to 3 months ( and sometimes longer!) to finally settle.
My face grafts have diminished the most. I'm hoping I don't lose anymore as I like how they look right now. We will assess in 2 weeks when I go back for my 6 week post op. Perhaps using a touch of filler may be an option over additional facial fat grafts. That bridge has yet to be crossed.
My breasts look so much prettier than before, and I'm very pleased with the incision healing, shape, size, lift, the grafting and how everything is healing. Dr. Haung is my hero.
As many of you have asked- here are the answers to your questions regarding what my Surgeon did to achieve the results you see.
I'm writing them as 'cliff notes' because the operative report is 2 pages long and very detailed!
~~~~~~~~~~~
Breast: She harvested 180 cc and 200 cc of pure fat from my flanks using the tumescent technique and the Khouri harvesting system.
120 cc of pure fat harvested from each side of my anterior abdomen.
Using the Kouri reinjection system with a 1 cc syringe she injected a total of almost 200-300 cc if pure fat into the superior and superomedical aspects of my breasts. Of course, I had a breast lift, which is way too much detail to re-write, but she did a lollipop lift and honored my request and designed a smaller nipple for me- which was just a personal preference.
For my facial fat grafting :
She used a 1 mm Coleman and 1 cc syringe and injected 5 cc pure fat in each tear trough and malar eminence with an additional 4 cc in each cheek. 1 cc was placed in each nasolabial fold, 1 cc in the preauricular region and 2-3 cc in each temple.
I'm posting a couple facial glamor shots with this 4 week update. Since my breasts still have tape on them, Ill post another update at my 6 week post op- and hopefully tape free- breast pics !
I have never had botox, but think I'm going to join the club and try my first tickle of it in my frown lines and forehead.
Thank you again to the community here on Realself.
Ill update again in another 2 weeks for my 6 week post op post.
Ill hopefully be able to reveal tape free breast pics, with lower abdominal and face update pics as well.
UPDATED FROM odaspal
16 days post
Unsolicited advice
odaspalApril 16, 2015
I haven't spoken to this but its so important to really do your research and due diligence in searching for the best, most qualified and skilled surgeon you can find. Study their web-sites, and real work. Not all are equal.
When you start comparing you'll see a difference in the quality of each surgeons skill quality and precision.
I chose my surgeon because of her impressive driven pedigree- Yale, Stanford, Georgetown & Duke!) Plus- she took the time and effort to write most of the commentary on her site herself & was so very personal, charming and intimate. Many others I reviewed look a standard commissioned web page using clip art of 24 year old photo-shopped models with wind blown hair.
I think my surgeon may be considered a bit expensive, but I think she is truly gifted in her chosen art form - and you get what you pay for.
My 2 week post op visit, she was so excited to see the results of her effort that she hopped up and down and we high- fived each other. Was satisfying for me to see how much ( humble) pride she takes in her work and gave me confidence knowing I had chosen wisely.
When you start comparing you'll see a difference in the quality of each surgeons skill quality and precision.
I chose my surgeon because of her impressive driven pedigree- Yale, Stanford, Georgetown & Duke!) Plus- she took the time and effort to write most of the commentary on her site herself & was so very personal, charming and intimate. Many others I reviewed look a standard commissioned web page using clip art of 24 year old photo-shopped models with wind blown hair.
I think my surgeon may be considered a bit expensive, but I think she is truly gifted in her chosen art form - and you get what you pay for.
My 2 week post op visit, she was so excited to see the results of her effort that she hopped up and down and we high- fived each other. Was satisfying for me to see how much ( humble) pride she takes in her work and gave me confidence knowing I had chosen wisely.
Replies (5)
April 20, 2015
Thank you for sharing your journey. It looks like you have gotten excellent results with more to come.

June 28, 2016
Hi there, thank you for sharing your story. I plan on Dr. H be my surgeon. How did your scars heal up?
July 10, 2019
thank you so much for posting this very thorough review! I am considering fat grafting to my breasts and I really appreciate your candor!
UPDATED FROM odaspal
15 days post
So far at 2 weeks-
odaspalApril 16, 2015
Here is a pics of my shiner 3 days post the lazar treatment as well as the results of the lipo, breast lift and fat grafts to my face and breasts.
Ill post a final comment with some pics in a few weeks when Ill be closer to truly healed, swelling has passed and Im back to my normal energy level.
Ill post a final comment with some pics in a few weeks when Ill be closer to truly healed, swelling has passed and Im back to my normal energy level.
Replies (5)
April 16, 2015
Hi, you look great. I am also thinking about fat grafting to my breasts. I understand the breasts are the least pain and the places where they graft the fat is extremely sore. Please share your experience and I am looking forward to see more post op photos. How much cc did Dr add to your breasts. Please keep me updated. And a speedy recovery!
April 16, 2015
Yes, the lipo areas were surprisingly much more sensitive, uncomfortable and tender than my breasts or face. Sleeping at night without the narcotics has been challenging. I slept upright easily for 8-9 nights, but then around night 9 I found myself lateral which I think was my body feeling it was okay to no longer sleep elevated.
I have tried a few cocktails with the tylenol, including Valium and ambien, and neither helped me. So I haven't been getting deep restful sleep for about 5 nights, waking with as sore back due to slepping on my back all night. Side sleeping makes me feel insecure so its still back sleeping... Some yoga cat/cow poses in bed as soon as I wake really help loosen and sooth my back quickly.
Good question on what she added (cc) - I'm not sure but Ill ask in 2 weeks when I see her again. I'm also curious to know what amount/weight in lipo fat she removed.
Ill keep posting, and update some pics in the next couple weeks.
Today is day 16 post surgery. Still low energy and tire quickly for a person with an " A" personality.
April 16, 2015
BTW- the sexy compression bottoms are beneficial. They really help the swelling go down. And the self cut out 'opening' I mentioned earlier sounds not very feminine - but such a better alternative to pulling down and pulling up the comprression garment each time you use the bathroom- that is uncomfortable and a struggle.

April 16, 2015
Fantastic! Boobs and cheeks look wonderful, will you do another round to your cheeks? I had mine done 11 weeks ago, I think I've retained about 25%.
April 16, 2015
I don't know yet-
I feel rather 'apply' in my cheek area so we shall see how things settle down...I would consider it if I lost a lot of the fat and my surgeon agreed I had not retained as much as I should expect to have. BTW- I had Ultherapy on my face and neck 4 weeks prior to my fat grafting surgery.
I have heard that is now being considered a 'benefit' to the grafts 'taking or adhearing' prior to facial fat grafting.

April 18, 2015
Ah, that's interesting, I had a facelift so probably a bit more traumatic! I wish fat transfer to breast had been around when I was younger I had a BA, it's been fine, no problems but natural is best.

April 17, 2015
Thanks for all the updates and pictures! It looks like your recovery is going extremely well! I will be having the same thing done at the end of May and this gave me a good idea of what it will look like. I have had a few other types of cosmetic surgery but I haven't had any fat grafting yet. Did the doctor tell you about how much fat you will retain? Did she tell you how much she injected into each breast? What was your bra size before and did the doctor project a certain size after? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get an idea of sizing :-) Thanks!
April 17, 2015
You know, my first post op 6 days after was the drain removal by her PA and my surgeon was actually out that week.
My second post op, I was still doped up- so most of my hazy questions were about recovery and that shiner, so I didn't ask about the amount of fat she removed for the harvesting, how much she added to my breasts and what I can expect to retain. My third post op is on the 28th. Ill be sure to find all that out! Check back then as many otters have asked me the same question....
Before I was about a 36 (non perky) B. I requested her for a slight reduction with the lift. They do appear a bit smaller, but also- geeze- so perky! Plumper than when I was I was 18-20! I cant say for sure what I am today because I'm still loyal to the vest bras- .
Today, 17 days post surgery my breasts still appear a bit swollen , but are so darn perky and plump! To me they look like I had implants and not fat grafts. I don't think I have lost much of the fat grafts, but I also LIVE in those Post breast surgery bras. Get yourself a few. One of my favorites remains the most unattractive- which is the one they sent me home in. It has good compression & makes me feel secure- and its not that uncomfortable. Maybe the consistent compression has helped my grafts "marry and adhere"...
My surgeon directed me to the web site 'lipostructure.com"
This has a lot of information and appears to be the plastic surgeon whom is credited with this procedure- or at least refining it. There's great info and pics. I recall one breast fat graft pic was from 11years prior and there was barely a change in loss or shape.
Our fat cells are super rich in Stem cells which is why the fat grafting has lasting results.
I'm happy my surgeon suggested this route. I don't have to worry about: a foreign body in my breasts; rupture or replacement in 8-10 years, or the implants themselves becoming 'funky or misshapen."- Its all just me, revised, moved around a bit andnd adjusted.
One surgery gave me 3 results- Lipo removal and shaping of stubborn fatty areas that seem so hard for us to embrace, Breast lift reversing 25 years of gravity, and some replenishing of fat padding to the face which we also lose and is one of the main contributors of why we 'wrinkle".
Lipostructure .com- Good stuff.
Best wishes... and check back for my third post op follow up feedback - Ill add new pics again then....
April 17, 2015
Hi-
My first post op drain removal was with one of her PA's, as my surgeon was in surgery that day.
Second visit post op a week later I was still doped up, so most of my hazy questions were about recovery and my shiner.
My third post op on the 24th Ill find those questions out as I want to know as well! Check back then...
I have been wearing faithfully the post op bra vest thing-ys,. I haven't
noticed any significant shrinkage or loss of volume. Perhaps wearing the compression consistently has helped with the fat grafts staying put , marrying and 'incubating". I think I'm still swollen, but my breasts look more perky than when I was 18-20. I noticed with lollipop lifts a ski slope shape to the breast. I mentioned this to her as she was drawing her road map all over my body the morning of surgery & that I didn't want that ski-jump look. She commented that the natural breast has that intrinsic shape, and although I agree, I asked her to fill in a little more to avoid so much of that ski jump look. She honored my request very nicely with a natural look, yet not a fake breast implant look.
With fat grafting, I think the size you want depends on the size you start out as and what you want the end result to be. My understanding is that with all lifts you also receive a reduction. Not necessarily of breast tissue mass but of skin. My preference was for a smaller breast- not larger. I was a 34/36 B. I don't know what I am now as I'm living in the bra vest thing and I'm still swollen. Ill post updates after my 4 week post op visit and answer all these questions and post new pics. My guess: I might end up being about the same 34/36 B, but because of the lift and the perkier volume they already look a bit smaller to me. If that makes sense.
BTW- My amazing surgeon recommended Lipostructure.com. I think this Surgeon's ( site) is considered the guy who refined the fat grafting procedure. Its a good site with lots of through info. I recall a breast graft photo showing a breast graft from 11 years ago, and the patients breasts looked almost exactly the same as they did 11 years ago. Hadn't moved.
Our fat cells are super rich in stem cells which is why fat grafting has lasting results. I'm happy I went this route. I don't have foreign bladders in my chest, no worry of rupture, wonky, wrinkled breasts, or replacing them in 8-10 years. Its all just me, re-adjusted and revised. In one surgery I had my muffin top /waist line/ pouch-y slimmed and smoothed out, a perky, youthful breast lift, and fat pads replaced to my face that deplete as we age- resulting in me looking tired, gaunt, and not as vital as I feel inside. I'm happy with the results. I'm expecting the swelling and fat will still settle some, but overall, I think I look rested, refreshed and more vital.
Yay to that!
Check back in a couple weeks for my update on your questions and pics-
April 27, 2015
You look GREAT.....the breasts look far better than implants and best of all ...alll natural-no plastic!!!
Replies (5)