Case #1563
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
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Demographics Age: 31
Continued care
Recommended aftercare, skincare, and MedSpa services for Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation.
- No pressure on the breasts for 3 weeks — graft survival depends on tissue contact preservation
- No bra with underwire for 6 weeks
- Walking encouraged; cardio at week 4
- Liposuction donor sites: compression garment for 4–6 weeks
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to support healing when recommended
- Hydrating body protocol on liposuction sites
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic on liposuction incision site scars
- Massage at donor sites starting week 3 to break down residual edema
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy when recommended — improves fat graft survival
- Indiba radiofrequency on donor sites for tissue tightening
- LED light therapy to reduce bruising
Pre-op preparation
What to do before surgery. Specific to this case.
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oil discontinued 14 days pre-op to reduce bruising risk. Acetaminophen is allowed.
- No nicotine for 6 weeks before through 6 weeks after surgery. The vascular impact directly affects skin healing.
- No overhead clothing for 3 weeks. Stock front-zip tops, supportive sports bras (post-clearance), and the drain pouches we provide.
- Confirm a driver for surgery day and a companion who can stay through the first night.
Recovery timeline
Milestones specific to this case. Individual recovery varies.
- Day 1–7
Short walks every couple of hours, no lifting over 5 lb, and full nights of rest. The worst of the swelling peaks around day 3.
- Week 2
Patients off prescription pain medication, walking 1–2 miles daily, and back to most light household activity.
- Week 4
Light cardio and most desk-work activities cleared. Lifting limit increases to 15 lb. Scar massage typically starts now.
- Week 6
Most physical restrictions lift. Return to strength training, full-impact cardio, and overhead lifting.
- Month 3
Most patients consider this the "final result emerges" milestone. The remaining 10 percent of refinement plays out through month 6.
