Breast fat transfer in Korea: upper breast volume and shape changes at 3 months
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
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30s |
51kg |
160m |
20 |
Surgical site
Surgical site : Breast
Can Breast Fat Grafting Improve the Contour of a Flat Upper Breast?
Breast fat grafting can be used not only
to increase overall breast volume, but also to fill areas
that lack fullness and improve breast shape and proportions.
In particular, if the upper breast lacks volume,
making the breasts appear smaller or lower than they are,
it is important to plan the fat grafting areas
according to the existing breast shape.
Breast concerns are not always
simply about overall size.
When there is some volume in the lower breast
but the upper breast appears flat, the breasts may look
smaller than their actual size or appear
to have most of their volume concentrated lower down.
For this reason, some women use padded bras
or volume pads to add fullness to the upper breast.
This patient also wanted to naturally increase
her overall breast volume while adding fullness
to the flat upper breast to improve
the overall shape and proportions.
Before Breast Fat Grafting: Flat Upper Breast
[Preoperative Small Breast Size and Insufficient Upper Breast Volume]
Before surgery, the breasts lacked overall volume,
with particularly noticeable flatness in the upper breast.
Because relatively more volume remained in the lower breast,
the center of the breast appeared to sit lower.
This made the breasts look smaller and lower than they actually were.
Even when wearing a bra, the upper breast was not sufficiently filled,
which could make the upper body appear relatively flat.
Why the Patient Chose Autologous Fat Grafting Instead of Breast Implants
[Preoperative Flat Upper Breast and Insufficient Overall Breast Volume]
The patient wanted to increase her breast size,
but preferred adding volume naturally with her own fat
rather than undergoing breast augmentation with implants.
Therefore, breast fat grafting was planned
to increase the overall breast volume while also
adding fullness to the upper breast.
Rather than injecting the same amount of fat throughout the breast,
the focus was on adding volume to the relatively flat upper breast
to reduce the appearance of the breast volume being concentrated lower down.
Fat was grafted to create a natural transition
between the upper and lower breast around the bust point,
improving the overall breast shape and proportions.
[Changes in Overall Breast Volume 3 Months After Breast Fat Grafting]
This is the appearance 3 months
after breast fat grafting.
From the front view, the overall breast size
has naturally increased compared with before surgery,
with additional fullness in the upper breast.
Even at 3 months after surgery, the volume of the grafted fat
has been maintained, and the upper breast contour beginning
around the armpit level appears naturally defined
even without wearing a bra.
Natural shadowing can also be seen between the breasts,
making the overall breast volume appear
more noticeable than before surgery.
[Changes in Upper Breast and Overall Volume After Breast Fat Grafting]
From the side view, the change in the upper breast,
which had been the patient’s main concern, is even more noticeable.
Before surgery, the upper breast appeared flat,
while the lower breast volume was relatively prominent,
making the breasts appear positioned lower on the chest.
After surgery, volume was added to the deficient upper breast,
creating a naturally higher starting point for the breast contour.
The volume above and below the bust point
now connects more evenly, improving not only breast size
but also the overall balance and proportions.
[Changes in Breast Height and Natural Curves After Breast Fat Grafting]
After surgery, the contour extending from the upper breast
to the bust point and lower breast appears more natural than before.
Before surgery, the flat upper breast made the volume appear
concentrated in the lower portion. After fat grafting,
the entire breast now forms a smoother curve starting from the upper breast.
The overall breast size increased naturally without making
any particular area appear overly prominent. The patient’s original
breast shape was preserved while the areas lacking volume were filled.
The patient was also satisfied with the natural increase in breast size,
the feel of the breasts, and the improvement in the upper breast contour
that had previously lacked volume.
Breast fat grafting is not simply a procedure
for increasing breast size. It can also be used to identify
areas that lack volume and improve overall breast shape and proportions.
As in this patient, when the upper breast is relatively flat
compared with the lower breast, the breasts may appear
smaller or positioned lower than they actually are.
In this case, naturally increasing the overall breast size
while adding the necessary volume to the upper breast
can also improve breast height and upper-to-lower proportions.
If you are concerned not only about breast size
but also a flat upper breast or overall breast shape,
it is important to evaluate where volume is lacking
and discuss your desired size and contour before planning fat grafting.
Breast Fat Grafting FAQ
Q1. Can breast fat grafting be used to improve only the upper breast?
If the upper breast has relatively insufficient volume,
fat can be grafted with a focus on this area.
It is important to determine the grafting areas
after considering the overall breast size and proportions.
Q2. Can flat upper breasts make the breasts appear saggy?
If the upper breast lacks volume compared with the lower breast,
the bust point may appear relatively lower,
making the breasts look lower on the chest.
Q3. Is the volume maintained 3 months after breast fat grafting?
In this case, the volume of the grafted fat
was maintained at 3 months after surgery.
However, the degree of fat survival
can vary from person to person.
Q4. How is breast fat grafting different from breast augmentation with implants?
Breast fat grafting uses the patient’s own fat
to add volume to areas where it is needed.
The achievable size increase and suitable method
may vary depending on the current breast condition
and the patient’s desired results.
Q5. Can breast fat grafting also change the shape of the breasts?
Adding volume to relatively deficient areas,
such as the upper breast, can improve not only overall size
but also breast height, upper-to-lower proportions,
and the overall breast shape.
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