Fat transfer to breasts

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A necessary condition is the presence of fat donor sites (areas where there is excess fat), usually the thighs, hips, abdomen

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Type of anesthesia

general (anesthesia)

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Procedure duration

4-5 h;

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Stay in clinic

1 day:

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Recovery period:

Return to intellectual work and driving after a few days.
Return to physical work after 3 weeks (the breast area requires avoiding excessive arm exertion);
Fat donor sites can be exercised a few days after the procedure (e.g., stationary bike);
After a week, a recommended cycle of min. 7 massages of the area from which fat was harvested (liposuction site);
Breasts require rest – no massaging or excessive touching for 3 weeks;
For 1 month, continuous wearing of a compression garment at the fat harvesting site and a supportive sports bra at the fat injection site.

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Follow-up examinations:

after one week, local condition check, suture removal;
After 3-12 months, a follow-up is recommended to assess the final result of the procedure;

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Medications:

Over-the-counter painkillers (patients usually do not complain of pain);

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Duration of the effect

is very individual; there are no reliable scientific studies determining the percentage of fat that will integrate and provide a lasting effect; the effect of liposuction is permanent;

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Unavoidable consequences:

discomfort/ pain,
swelling,
bruising,
transient skin sensation disturbances in the fat harvesting area, pinpoint scars at the fat harvesting site;

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Complications

hematoma,
seroma formation in the wound,
skin irregularities at the fat harvesting site,
insufficient correction (may require another procedure);
overcorrection (extremely rare);
palpable lumps under the skin (usually resolve after massage);
infection – may require antibiotic treatment;
breasts are a place where cancer can develop;
similar to any other breast procedure, fat grafting to the breasts can cause the formation of internal scars in the breasts, which may potentially complicate breast diagnostics in imaging studies;
no correlation has been found between fat grafting and cancer risk.
Dissatisfaction with the procedure's outcome (subjective feeling).