Fat transfer for Natural Breast Enhancement

Author: Ryan Andrews

Women seeking to enhance their breasts without implants can opt for fat transfer. This approach involves using fat from the patient’s own body to improve the appearance of the breasts. It is safe and minimally invasive and offers longer lasting, attractive results. Fat grafting can improve breast size and shape, and when combined with a breast lift reduce drooping or sagginess.

Fat Grafting Procedure

The first step in this augmentation procedure is identifying appropriate donor sites, typically the abdomen, flanks, and outer thighs. The fat needed for the augmentation is harvested from the donor site using minimally invasive laser liposuction. The fat tissues are purified, processed and spun for maximum cell survival and then carefully injected in specific areas of the breasts so as to achieve the desired improvement in size and contour. This procedure is beneficial for women who

  • Want to avoid implants
  • Face implant rejection issues
  • Require reconstruction after mastectomy
  • Have tuberous or misshapen breasts
  • Desire more natural looking results

In leading practices, the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and under local anesthesia. After the treatment, there will be moderate swelling and bruising on the treated area as well as at the donor site, which will subside after sometime. Patients can resume their normal activities soon after the procedure but strenuous activities must be avoided for about 4-6 weeks.

The ideal candidates for fat grafting are women with excess fat deposits in donor sites from where they can be harvested. Generally a moderate increase in volume can be attained with one session.

Benefits

  • Minimal scarring
  • Improve the appearance of disproportioned breasts
  • Enhanced shape and fullness
  • Implant related issues can be avoided
  • Minimal complications
  • Downtime is shorter
  • Additional body contouring benefit via liposuction
  • Less recovery time
  • Long lasting results
  • Increased self-confidence and self-esteem

During the pre-surgical consultation process, established plastic surgeons use 3D imaging technologies such as Axis Three 3D and VECTRA 3D imaging to help patients make an informed decision. The 3D system helps the surgeon decide where to place the fat and measure the quantity of fat required for the augmentation. In addition to helping the surgeon in pre-surgical planning, these platforms allow the patient to visually communicate and cooperate with the surgeon to develop a plan that can provide optimal results.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a procedure that requires special skills. So choose a plastic surgeon who is experienced in the treatment. In a reliable established AAAASF-accredited practice, you would get comprehensive care till full recovery.