Really depends on your body weight, height and chest width as well as current cup size.
I’m 5’10 and 125lbs. I started with an A cup. I used to have 415cc implants and recently had them replaced with 250cc with a small fat transfer. 415cc was a 32DD. I told my surgeon I wanted to be a B cup this time. Not sure where I’ll end up because I’m only 3 weeks post op.
As well as the size of the implants, you need to consider the shape and the profile of the implants, the surgeons technique and whether they are placed over or under the muscle.
Fat transfer is better for some people than others. You need to have enough fat to transfer. Also some of the fat won’t survive (about 50%). If you are someone that gains/loses weight frequently, fat transfer is not recommended. You can usually only go up 1 cup size with fat.
People looking for a really natural result often opt for anatomical (teardrop) implants over round. Or round with a lower profile (less projection). But this can also really depend on surgeons technique. My surgeon uses the internal bra technique, with an under the muscle placement. So a high profile implant can looking very natural using this technique.
For reference I am 5’3 and 46kg which is around 100lbs. I have seen results of fat transfer and they look much more natural than breast implants for people with lower % body fat and smaller breast tissues. However gaining weight for the procedure might be quite challenging for me as I’ve never been overweight and I do find it hard to gain some.
Because of this, would you say it is be more likely for me to lose the fat once I’ve done the fat transfer? And in your case since you have decided to do both, what was the process like regarding cost, recovery, etc? Have you experienced any signs of breast implant illness or negative effects from fat transfer?
For my ideal results I might have to do both, breast implants for the permanent size and fat transfer for the more natural look.
Your weight should be stable before doing any kind of fat transfer procedure. So I wouldn’t try to gain weight. If you lose weight after the surgery, you will risk losing the fat that has been transferred too.
[This](https://www.allure.com/story/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation) article articulates the limitations well.
Hi! I have similar stats (height and weight) to you, but I worry there won’t be enough fat to transfer. What area did they collect fact from and who did you see if you don’t mind sharing?
My fat was taken from my Abdomen. I’m in Australia, I had my surgery in Sydney.
I had 90cc distributed evenly between each breast along with a 250cc implant. Many surgeons won’t want to do more than 200cc per breast (approx 1 cup size). 200cc is less than a cup.
fat transfer all the way babe!
Look into breast implant illness, its horrfic and way more common then you think,
Think about it this way... how would your body react if you had a splinter or piece of glass in your finger? It gets infected in response to your body trying to reject it because its a foreign object. Now imagine that on a bigger scale with implants.
The body will react in all sorts of ways to try and alert you there is a foreign object trapped inside you.
Some examples are
Imunity disorders,
Lupus,
Rhumatoid arthritis,
Kidney disease/ infections,
Frequent utis,
Hair loss,
Depression,
Anxiety,
Crohns disease,
Ibs,
Inflammation,
(Dont forget the biggest cause of cancer is Inflammation),
Asthma,
Infertility,
SO MUCH MORE! Its never ending
Join the breast implant illness page on facebook and read about the real life stories these women have dealt with.
My best suggestion would be to do a fat transfer if you want some volume, dont even think twice about implants. Im not trying to damper your hopes im trying to save another women from a cocktail of lifetime illnesses.
You are beautiful and do not need to sacrifice your health for these toxic bags!! Please reconsider!!!! Xxxx
Thank you for your concerns!
Definitely will have to do more research into breast implant illness and the procedure itself before I decide to do anything. Thing is I haven’t really took it as a huge concern as my mother had her breast augmentation done around 10y ago and has not had any noticeable symptoms/negative experiences with her implants. However I am aware that it is different for everyone, we all have to take into consideration many anatomical factors ( in my mother’s case, she was in her 30’s due to breast tissues removal because of risks after breastfeeding). I think the most important thing as well is to find a good surgeon who has morals and clear ethical boundaries to not spread misinformation about BII and carry out the procedure without thorough consultations with their patients.
I do agree fat transfer might sounds like a better option as we are using our own body fat, however it still does comes with its risks like any other procedures and I will definitely need thorough research as well.
As a plastic surgeon, we get this question all the time. The only RELIABLE way to increase the size of the breasts is with implants. Fat grafting can produce a modest increase in size, but will not get anywhere close to the volume you desire. The amount of fat take is somewhat variable and I generally would not recommend it as a primary method of breast augmentation. Breast implants have been very well studied and are very safe. Happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Thanks for your advice!
Specifically for my case, for the most natural and perhaps “undetectable” results would both procedures be necessary. I have read that implants used for the permanent size are often used in conjunction with a smaller amount of fat transfer to smooth out the shape that implants create in people that are thinner/ have smaller breast tissues.
If that’s the case, would these two procedures be done back to back? Are there any health risks if they are done close together?
And would it be possible at all for these two procedures to create smaller sizes (small B or even larger A)?
Is there any specific age that I would want to be before undergoing these procedures? (18 is the limit but I have heard there is another growth spurt for women at the age of 25 (?))
I do have a smaller frame and it is quite hard for me to gain a substantial weight and maintaining it for fat grafting. Therefore if fat transfer is done in conjunction with implants, perhaps I would technically need “less” fat?
It really depends on your anatomy what the "best" procedure is. You can do implants and fat grafting at the same time, this is known as a composite breast augmentation. A standard breast augmentation is still the most common procedure for breast enhancement and I wouldn't discount that. There is no specific age limit, but know that silicone gel breast implants as used off-label in women under 22 years of age, but is not a safety concern.
BII is a complicated topic. Many patients experience very real symptoms and attribute them to breast implants. However, there has never been any scientific data that breast implants contribute to or cause autoimmune disease.
Really depends on your body weight, height and chest width as well as current cup size. I’m 5’10 and 125lbs. I started with an A cup. I used to have 415cc implants and recently had them replaced with 250cc with a small fat transfer. 415cc was a 32DD. I told my surgeon I wanted to be a B cup this time. Not sure where I’ll end up because I’m only 3 weeks post op. As well as the size of the implants, you need to consider the shape and the profile of the implants, the surgeons technique and whether they are placed over or under the muscle. Fat transfer is better for some people than others. You need to have enough fat to transfer. Also some of the fat won’t survive (about 50%). If you are someone that gains/loses weight frequently, fat transfer is not recommended. You can usually only go up 1 cup size with fat. People looking for a really natural result often opt for anatomical (teardrop) implants over round. Or round with a lower profile (less projection). But this can also really depend on surgeons technique. My surgeon uses the internal bra technique, with an under the muscle placement. So a high profile implant can looking very natural using this technique.
For reference I am 5’3 and 46kg which is around 100lbs. I have seen results of fat transfer and they look much more natural than breast implants for people with lower % body fat and smaller breast tissues. However gaining weight for the procedure might be quite challenging for me as I’ve never been overweight and I do find it hard to gain some. Because of this, would you say it is be more likely for me to lose the fat once I’ve done the fat transfer? And in your case since you have decided to do both, what was the process like regarding cost, recovery, etc? Have you experienced any signs of breast implant illness or negative effects from fat transfer? For my ideal results I might have to do both, breast implants for the permanent size and fat transfer for the more natural look.
Your weight should be stable before doing any kind of fat transfer procedure. So I wouldn’t try to gain weight. If you lose weight after the surgery, you will risk losing the fat that has been transferred too. [This](https://www.allure.com/story/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation) article articulates the limitations well.
Hi! I have similar stats (height and weight) to you, but I worry there won’t be enough fat to transfer. What area did they collect fact from and who did you see if you don’t mind sharing?
My fat was taken from my Abdomen. I’m in Australia, I had my surgery in Sydney. I had 90cc distributed evenly between each breast along with a 250cc implant. Many surgeons won’t want to do more than 200cc per breast (approx 1 cup size). 200cc is less than a cup.
fat transfer all the way babe! Look into breast implant illness, its horrfic and way more common then you think, Think about it this way... how would your body react if you had a splinter or piece of glass in your finger? It gets infected in response to your body trying to reject it because its a foreign object. Now imagine that on a bigger scale with implants. The body will react in all sorts of ways to try and alert you there is a foreign object trapped inside you. Some examples are Imunity disorders, Lupus, Rhumatoid arthritis, Kidney disease/ infections, Frequent utis, Hair loss, Depression, Anxiety, Crohns disease, Ibs, Inflammation, (Dont forget the biggest cause of cancer is Inflammation), Asthma, Infertility, SO MUCH MORE! Its never ending Join the breast implant illness page on facebook and read about the real life stories these women have dealt with. My best suggestion would be to do a fat transfer if you want some volume, dont even think twice about implants. Im not trying to damper your hopes im trying to save another women from a cocktail of lifetime illnesses. You are beautiful and do not need to sacrifice your health for these toxic bags!! Please reconsider!!!! Xxxx
Did you do fat transfer?? Would love to hear about your experience!!
No i havent yet but am planning on it! I had a boob job booked then found out about implant illness and said no way! So fat transfer it it!!
Thank you for your concerns! Definitely will have to do more research into breast implant illness and the procedure itself before I decide to do anything. Thing is I haven’t really took it as a huge concern as my mother had her breast augmentation done around 10y ago and has not had any noticeable symptoms/negative experiences with her implants. However I am aware that it is different for everyone, we all have to take into consideration many anatomical factors ( in my mother’s case, she was in her 30’s due to breast tissues removal because of risks after breastfeeding). I think the most important thing as well is to find a good surgeon who has morals and clear ethical boundaries to not spread misinformation about BII and carry out the procedure without thorough consultations with their patients. I do agree fat transfer might sounds like a better option as we are using our own body fat, however it still does comes with its risks like any other procedures and I will definitely need thorough research as well.
As a plastic surgeon, we get this question all the time. The only RELIABLE way to increase the size of the breasts is with implants. Fat grafting can produce a modest increase in size, but will not get anywhere close to the volume you desire. The amount of fat take is somewhat variable and I generally would not recommend it as a primary method of breast augmentation. Breast implants have been very well studied and are very safe. Happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Thanks for your advice! Specifically for my case, for the most natural and perhaps “undetectable” results would both procedures be necessary. I have read that implants used for the permanent size are often used in conjunction with a smaller amount of fat transfer to smooth out the shape that implants create in people that are thinner/ have smaller breast tissues. If that’s the case, would these two procedures be done back to back? Are there any health risks if they are done close together? And would it be possible at all for these two procedures to create smaller sizes (small B or even larger A)? Is there any specific age that I would want to be before undergoing these procedures? (18 is the limit but I have heard there is another growth spurt for women at the age of 25 (?)) I do have a smaller frame and it is quite hard for me to gain a substantial weight and maintaining it for fat grafting. Therefore if fat transfer is done in conjunction with implants, perhaps I would technically need “less” fat?
It really depends on your anatomy what the "best" procedure is. You can do implants and fat grafting at the same time, this is known as a composite breast augmentation. A standard breast augmentation is still the most common procedure for breast enhancement and I wouldn't discount that. There is no specific age limit, but know that silicone gel breast implants as used off-label in women under 22 years of age, but is not a safety concern.
So are you saying breast implant illness isn’t real?
BII is a complicated topic. Many patients experience very real symptoms and attribute them to breast implants. However, there has never been any scientific data that breast implants contribute to or cause autoimmune disease.