Fat Transfer for Tubular Breasts in New Orleans, LA

What Are Tubular Breasts?

Tubular breasts may present with one or more of the following characteristics:

• Narrow breast base
• Constricted lower breast tissue
• Enlarged or puffy areolas
• Significant breast asymmetry
• Higher breast fold position
• Deficient lower breast fullness
• Elongated breast shape

Every patient’s anatomy is unique, which is why treatment plans are customized to address the specific degree of breast constriction and asymmetry.

Why Choose Fat Transfer?

Unlike traditional breast augmentation, fat transfer utilizes your own living fat cells harvested through liposuction from areas such as:

• Abdomen
• Flanks (love handles)
• Hips
• Thighs
• Back

The fat is carefully purified and strategically injected into the breasts to improve shape, contour, and symmetry.

Benefits of Fat Transfer

For many tubular breast patients, fat transfer can create a more natural breast shape while maintaining softness and movement that closely resembles natural breast tissue.

Fat transfer benefits include:

• No breast implants required
• Natural look and feel
• Improved breast symmetry
• Softening of constricted breast contours
• Simultaneous body contouring through liposuction
• Minimal scarring
• Reduced risk of implant-related complications

How Fat Transfer Corrects Tubular Breasts

Correction of tubular breasts often involves more than simply adding volume.

1. Tissue Release

The tight fibrous bands responsible for the tubular shape may be carefully released, allowing the breast tissue to expand into a more natural contour.

2. Fat Harvesting

Liposuction is performed to collect excess fat from selected donor areas.

3. Fat Purification

The harvested fat is processed to isolate healthy, viable fat cells.

4. Strategic Fat Placement

The purified fat is meticulously injected into specific areas of the breast to:

• Expand the lower breast pole
• Improve breast roundness
• Correct asymmetry
• Soften transitions
• Enhance cleavage

The result is a more balanced, proportionate, and feminine breast shape.

Ideal Candidates

You may be a candidate for fat transfer correction of tubular breasts if you:

• Have mild to moderate tubular breast deformity
• Desire a natural alternative to implants
• Have sufficient donor fat available for transfer
• Are in good overall health
• Have realistic expectations regarding results
• Are seeking improved breast symmetry and shape

During your consultation, Dr. Khoobehi will evaluate your breast anatomy and determine whether fat transfer alone or a combination approach would provide the best outcome.

Fat Transfer Alone vs. Fat Transfer with Implants

Every tubular breast case is unique.

Fat Transfer Alone

Best for patients seeking:

• Natural enhancement
• Modest volume increase
• Soft, natural contours
• Implant-free correction

Fat Transfer With Implants

May be recommended for patients seeking:

• Significant volume increase
• Greater upper pole fullness
• Enhanced projection
• Correction of more severe deformities

In many cases, combining implants with fat grafting yields the most natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing results by blending the implant edges and improving overall breast shape.

During & After Surgery

Fat transfer for tubular breasts is typically performed under general anesthesia in an accredited outpatient surgical facility.

Following surgery, patients can expect:

• Mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and breast areas
• Compression garments for liposuction sites
• Temporary breast swelling
• Gradual improvement in breast shape over several months

Most patients return to work and light activities within one week. More strenuous activities should be avoided for approximately four to six weeks. Final results continue to improve as swelling subsides and transferred fat establishes a lasting blood supply.