How long does fat transfer to breast last?

Does fat transfer to breasts last?

Which is better fat transfer or implants?

What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?

What are the fat transfer side effects?

Recovery after breast implantation

A portion of any fat transferred from one area to another will be reabsorbed by the body; however, the fat that remains after the initial healing process and once the new fat cells have formed healthy blood vessels then the rest of the breast fat transferred should become permanent although for the initial 6 months, small amounts of fat may still risk being absorbed back into the body.

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Does fat transfer to breasts last?

As with any fat transfer procedure, some of the fat that is extracted and transferred will die in the first several days, and a small amount may be absorbed by the body in the first several weeks or months. In general, patients can expect about 70 – 80 percent of the transferred fat cells to survive, though this can vary. It is important to follow your surgeon’s postoperative guidelines carefully to ensure the best chance for fat cell survival. This includes sleeping on your back for at least six weeks and avoiding direct pressure to the breasts, which could cause the fat cells to die.

Once the transferred fat cells have established themselves with new blood vessels, they should be considered viable indefinitely, making the final results of your procedure permanent once the healing process is complete. However, it should be noted that the size of fat cells can change over time, particularly with a significant weight fluctuation. Patients who lose weight may notice a decrease in their breast size, but this does not mean that the fat cells have died. Likewise, patients who gain a large amount of weight will likely experience an increase in their breast volume. For this reason, it is recommended that patients wait to pursue a fat transfer to the breast until they have reached a healthy and stable weight. It is also important that women considering a breast augmentation with fat grafting are finished having children before undergoing the procedure, as the weight fluctuation associated with pregnancy can compromise their results.

With proper postoperative care, a healthy lifestyle, and a stable weight, patients can enjoy the results of their fat transfer for many years to come.

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Which is better fat transfer or implants?

Fat transfer is pretty much limited in the amount that your breast can be enlarged. Also, women who are very slim are obviously not the ideal candidates for it (as there's no fat in their body to transfer). However, fat transfer is great for breast reconstruction if somebody has had a lumpectomy, or for correcting defects like uneven breasts. If you want to enlarge your breast for more than one or two cups, you better consider implants.

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What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?

Saline and silicone breast implants both have an outer silicone shell. The implants differ in the filler material and consistency, however.

Saline breast implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They're inserted empty, and then filled once they're in place.

Saline breast implants are available to women age 18 and older for breast augmentation and to women of any age for breast reconstruction.

Silicone breast implants

Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel — a thick, sticky fluid that closely mimics the feel of human fat. Most women believe that silicone breast implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue.

Silicone breast implants are available to women age 22 and older for breast augmentation and to women of any age for breast reconstruction.

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What are the fat transfer side effects?

It's common after a surgical fat transfer to have:

• significant bruising and swelling
• temporary numbness
• small scars – these will fade, but will not completely disappear
• loss of some of the fat from the injected area during the first few months

A surgical fat transfer is generally a safe procedure, but it can occasionally result in:

• a collection of blood underneath the skin (haematoma)
• death of fat tissue (fat necrosis)
• a blockage in a blood vessel caused by a piece of fat (fat embolism)
• air leaking into the space between your lungs and chest wall (pneumothorax)
• thick, obvious scars – sometimes known as hypertrophic scars

Any operation also carries a small risk of:

• excessive bleeding
• developing a blood clot in a vein
• infection
• an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic

The surgeon should explain how likely these risks and complications are, and how they would be treated.

Recovery after breast implantation

Your breasts will be covered with gauze after the surgery. You may have drainage tubes, which will be removed in a few days. You may need to wear a surgical bra as you heal.

You'll need to take it easy for a few days after your breast augmentation surgery. For instance, you shouldn't do any heavy lifting for up to six weeks after getting your implants.

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen may help relieve discomfort. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication for you.

You will probably have some swelling in the area where the surgery was done. Over time, the swelling should ease and the scars will fade.

Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime. You may need to have the implants replaced if you have complications or if the size and shape of your breasts change over time.

Women who have silicone gel-filled implants will need to get an MRI scan three years after the implant surgery and then MRI scans about every two years to check for silent rupture. If your implants rupture, you will need to have them removed or replaced.

Having breast implants can make it more difficult to get a mammogram, but special X-ray views can be done. There is a chance breast implants may make you more likely to get breast cancer. Breast implants also may make it harder for you to breastfeed.

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