Breast fat transfer in Gangnam: how well is upper breast volume maintained after 1 year?
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
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30s |
57kg |
165m |
21 |
Surgical site
Surgical site : Breast
Can Upper Breast Volume Be Maintained One Year After Breast Fat Grafting?
Fat that successfully survives after breast fat grafting
can maintain relatively stable volume over time.
However, the degree of volume retention may vary depending
on the preoperative breast shape, grafting area,
and changes in body weight.
Breast fat grafting may be performed
to enhance overall breast volume, but it is also
commonly used to add fullness to areas such as
the upper or inner breast.
Some patients seek consultation because they are dissatisfied
with their natural breast shape, while others experience
a loss of breast volume after significant weight loss.
Changes in breast shape following pregnancy and childbirth
are another common reason patients consider treatment.
Upper breast volume is a particular concern for many patients
because when the upper breast appears flat compared with
the lower breast, the breasts may look smaller than their actual size
or give the impression of reduced firmness.
In this case, we will look at a patient 1 year and 1 month
after breast fat grafting to see how the upper breast
and overall breast volume have changed.
[Preoperative Breast Shape with Limited Overall Size and Upper and Inner Breast Volume]
Before surgery, the patient had some volume
in the lower breasts, while the upper breasts
appeared relatively flat.
Because of the limited upper breast volume,
the breasts appeared smaller than their actual size,
and the upper body looked somewhat flat when dressed.
The patient also wanted to naturally enhance
the overall breast size and contour.
Fat grafting was therefore planned to increase overall breast volume,
with particular focus on the flat upper breasts
and the inner breast lines on both sides
to create more natural cleavage.
[Overall Breast Volume Changes Seen from the Front After Breast Fat Grafting]
After breast fat grafting, volume was added
to the areas that previously lacked fullness,
creating a natural increase in overall breast size.
At 1 year and 1 month after surgery, the grafted fat
has remained relatively stable, maintaining a fuller
breast contour compared with before surgery.
From the front, the previously flat area extending
from below the collarbones toward the center of the breasts
appears softer and fuller, with improved upper breast volume.
Volume along the inner breasts was also enhanced,
which can help create more natural cleavage
when wearing a bra.
When dressed, the fuller contour extending from the upper breasts
creates a more defined three-dimensional shape,
making the upper body appear firmer and more contoured.
[Changes in Upper Breast and Overall Volume Seen from a Three-Quarter View After Breast Fat Grafting]
From the three-quarter view, the changes
in the upper and inner breast areas
are more clearly visible.
Before surgery, the upper breasts appeared relatively flat
compared with the lower breasts, making the volume
look concentrated mainly in the lower portion.
After surgery, volume extends more naturally
from the upper breasts toward the center,
creating a more balanced overall breast shape.
Rather than simply increasing breast size,
an important part of this procedure was filling the areas
that lacked volume to create a smooth, natural contour.
[Changes in Upper Breast Height and Volume After Breast Fat Grafting]
From the side view, the difference in upper breast volume
is even more noticeable.
Before surgery, the upper breast appeared flat,
making the lower breast relatively more prominent.
As a result, the breasts appeared lower even though
there was no significant sagging.
The overall breast size also appeared somewhat limited.
After breast fat grafting, volume extends naturally
from the upper breast toward the center,
creating the appearance of a higher breast contour.
The line extending toward the lower breast
also appears smoother, creating an overall
firmer and healthier-looking breast shape.
The patient was also satisfied that her breast size
and contour remained well maintained
at 1 year and 1 month after surgery.
Breast fat grafting is not simply a procedure
that increases breast size by injecting
a large amount of fat.
It is important to identify the areas lacking volume
in the existing breast shape and determine the grafting
location and range to complement the overall upper-body proportions.
In addition to the size of the breasts and shape of the rib cage,
the arm and abdominal contours should also be considered
to achieve overall balance.
It is also important to process the harvested fat
to remove unnecessary components and carefully distribute it
into the areas where additional volume is needed.
If you are considering breast fat grafting
to naturally enhance areas with limited volume,
it is important to discuss your current breast shape
and desired changes before planning the appropriate surgical approach.
Breast Fat Grafting FAQ
Q1. Is breast volume maintained one year after breast fat grafting?
Fat that successfully survives after surgery can remain
relatively stable over time.
However, the amount of retained volume may vary
depending on weight changes and individual fat survival.
Q2. Can fat grafting be performed for flat upper breasts?
Fat grafting can be considered not only to increase
overall breast size, but also to enhance volume
in specific areas such as the upper or inner breasts.
Q3. Can breast fat grafting create cleavage?
After evaluating the available space for fat grafting
along the inner breasts and the existing distance between them,
additional inner breast volume may be added.
The degree of improvement depends on the patient’s
rib cage and existing breast shape.
Q4. Can breasts appear higher after breast fat grafting?
Adding volume to a flat upper breast can create
a fuller upper contour, making the breasts appear
firmer and higher than before.
Q5. Is it better to graft as much fat as possible?
Rather than grafting a large amount of fat,
it is important to distribute an appropriate amount
across the areas that need volume based on the existing
breast shape and the capacity of the surrounding tissue.
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