For women, liposuction with fat transfer to the breasts is typically performed in the patient who doesn’t have any sagging but does have a lack of volume at the top of the breast. It is also required that the patient have areas of fat elsewhere on their body for liposuction and transfer of fat to the breasts. First, liposuction is performed. The harvested fat is filtered and then injected into the breast. Men also have this procedure done to enhance the look of their pectoralis or chest muscles.
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How long will the results last?
- younger patients who aren’t ready to commit to a breast implant
- women who want a bit more volume, but not a whole cup size
- slender women who need more soft tissue coverage on top with their breast implant or who show rippling due to thinned skin
- patients who want to improve a less than an ideal breast augmentation result, and who don’t want to replace their breast implants
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Fat Transfer to the Breast Recovery Time
At first, your fat transfer to the breast results may look bruised and bigger than initially discussed. Don’t worry. This is normal. Dr. Nazarian will typically overfill by about 20% in order to accommodate for the eventual loss of a percentage of the fat cells. All of this will be discussed in detail during your initial consultation. One of the nicest things about fat grafting, however, is that the fat cells that remain are permanent. Fat grafting to the breast is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgery center. If you have a large amount of fat harvested with liposuction, you will probably need to wear some type of compression garment over the donor site for a few weeks. This will help to reduce swelling, decrease discomfort and speed up your healing process.
You can expect the donor site and your breasts to be swollen and bruised. The bruising and the majority of the swelling should resolve in a couple of weeks. But it may take anywhere from 3-6 months for your final, final results so be patient. Most patients describe this procedure as being sore, not necessarily painful. In general, patients can return to their normal activities, including exercise, at 3-4 weeks although Dr. Nazarian asks that you refrain from upper body work for about 4 weeks.
To find out more about fat grafting to the breasts with Dr. Sheila Nazarian at her Beverly Hills office, contact us today or call (310) 773-3039 to schedule a consultation.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How long will my fat transfer to the breasts results last?
Your results are permanent. This is one of the biggest advantages of fat grafting in general. However, only about 50-70% of the injected fat will survive. I compensate for this by trying to over-fill by about 20% at the time of surgery. It means a longer wait for your “final” results, but it’s worth it. If more volume is desired, repeat fat grafting procedures may be performed. And if you gain or lose weight, the fat will shrink and expand as normal.
Is fat transfer to the breast safe?
Yes. This is a procedure that has been well studied and is extremely safe. Furthermore, since you are using your body’s own tissue to increase volume, there is basically no risk of an allergic or adverse reaction. As with all breast surgeries, normal breast exams and mammography are recommended both before and after your fat grafting to the breast procedure.
How long does the fat grafting to the breast procedure take?
It’s going to depend on how much liposuction I perform. If a patient really needs a lot of body contouring in addition to the fat transfer to the breasts, it’s going to take a while. Once I examine you in person during your consultation, I will be able to give you a truly realistic time frame.
I’ve read about fat and stem cells. What is this?
Fat is one of the richest sources of stem cells. And stem cells are like magic. A fat transfer, whether to the breast, bottom or face, produces a stem cell boost that improves skin tone and texture. It can even help skin and tissues that have undergone radiation to come “back to life”. As plastic surgeons, we have only scratched the surface on what these wonder cells can do. But I am really excited about the future of fat grafting.
Should I have a special diet after fat transfer to the breast?
There is no need to follow a special diet after fat transfer to the breast other than the one that we should all be following -- eat lots of vegetables, fruits, lean protein, good fats and stay away from the sugar (including simple carbs). The latter is really good not only for your waistline, but also for your skin as it reduces inflammation.
