Will I eventually loose the fat from previous fat transfer?

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I've had fat transfer procedure to my breasts eight months ago. My breasts are fuller and I'm happy with them But a few days ago, a spa specialist who works with a surgeon told me that in the span of two years I'm going to lose the entire fat that's been transferred. She said that my chest will be flat again and that practically I threw my money for nothing. Now I'm devastated

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Fat transfer is variable from case to case. There’s no way to determine if  you will continue to lose fat if it’s been 8 months

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

If you have a good result at 8 months you are likely to keep that result for many years, unless you loose a lot of weight.  Pregnancy may also change the breast.
Some fat resorbs after a fat transfer procedure, however you are  beyond the time that this may happen.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Intelligent884992,
you will lose some fat in the early postoperative period but your results should be final after eight months. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No one can actually say how much fat you will retain. However, some women do lose most of their fat with time, but some keep the fat. Avoid big swings in weight loss and gain.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello dear! The results can last as long as the patient maintains the same weight. If the patient gains or loses weight, all the fat in the body will expand or shrink, affecting the entire body, including the breasts. You can maintain the same result for 3, 5 years or more. Transferred fat behaves in the same way as local fat. so don't be devastated and don't take advice from a person who is not a plastic surgeon. The results will last as long as you take care of them. Good Luck!

Will I eventually loose the fat from previous fat transfer?

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