Patient Selection

Abstract

Suction-friendly fat deposits must be available, and these are generally present starting from a body mass index (BMI) of above 18–20. In the ideal case, the patient should have a BMI of between 22 and 30. Fat deposits on the upper thighs, the stomach, or hips are an ideal reservoir for harvesting. Thus when required, an aesthetic improvement can be carried out by suctioning along with an aesthetic improvement of the breasts. From experience, one can assume that the tissue retains the properties of its site of origin. That is to say, especially fat from tipical storage areas retains its tendency and with general weight increase the breast volume can grow severl cup sizes. Many clinical users are of the unanimous opinion that smoking reduces the rate of healing, even though extensive studies have not been done to support this viewpoint. Lipedema fat seems to have lower take rates and is not recommended.