Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation as an Alternative to Implants

Breast augmentation is undoubtedly one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for women. The procedure is usually performed using FDA-approved saline, silicone, gummy bear, and now, IDEAL implants. However, there are many women who want to avoid artificial implants. Fat transfer breast enhancement, which uses the woman’s own fat tissues to augment her breasts, emerged as the answer.

How Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation is Performed

This procedure is ideal for women with sufficient fat to spare for the augmentation. The plastic surgeon will first identify the donor sites – which are typically the abdomen, back or thighs. Liposuction is performed to extract the excess fat. Advanced, minimally-invasive laser-assisted technologies are used to ensure efficiency and safety, and minimize surgical trauma. The extracted fat is processed and purified, and then injected into the breasts to enhance size and shape. The end result would be fuller, softer and more natural looking breasts. The treatment involves only tiny incisions and so no stitches are required.

Benefits of Fat Grafting

The procedure can be a great alternative to breast implants and offers several benefits

• Minimally-invasive procedure
• Performed under local anesthesia
• Safe and effective treatment
• Avoids implant-related complications
• The donor site gets contoured
• Chances of the body rejecting its own tissues are minimal

Are You a Good Candidate?

Fat grafting is a viable option only for women who want a subtle enhancement in breast size and shape. This procedure cannot help you go to a larger cup size. Also, you should have excess fat deposits in areas such as thighs, back or abdomen to spare for transfer to the breasts. Just as with any other cosmetic surgical procedure, you have to be in good health with no serious medical conditions, and need to have realistic expectations about the outcome.

Choosing the Right Plastic Surgery Practice

Choosing the right practice and plastic surgeon is crucial to achieve optimal results. Only a skilled surgeon with considerable experience in using fat grafting for breast augmentation can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Established practice even offer advanced composite breast augmentation which combines fat transfer and implants. This may be advised if you desire size enhancement with implants and better cleavage, but do not have sufficient tissues to hold the implant. Professional practices offer the 3D imaging facility which will allow you to visualize the results and collaborate with your surgeon in planning the procedure to achieve the best outcome.

Located conveniently at Manhattan, New York City, bodySculpt® specializes exclusively in breast augmentation procedures.