During a fat transfer breast augmentation, cosmetic surgeons use liposuction to remove fat cells from your body. They then inject the purified fat cells into your breasts, increasing the cup size. A fat transfer breast augmentation poses fewer risks than augmentation with breast implants. You may also get a breast lift to firm up breasts that sag.
What is fat transfer breast augmentation?
A fat transfer breast augmentation uses fat from your body to enlarge your breasts. Surgeons suction fat cells from several areas of your body. They then inject the fat cells into your breasts. Your breasts get bigger while the areas of your body that lost fat cells get smaller.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is cosmetic surgery to increase breast size and enhance the shape of your breasts. The goal of this type of plastic surgery is to change your appearance. Some people call this procedure a “boob job.”
What are the types of breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation may take place using:
- Breast implants.
- Fat transfer.
What’s the difference between breast augmentation and breast reconstruction?
Breast augmentation is for healthy people who want to improve their appearance. It isn’t medically necessary. You can use breast implants or fat transfer for breast augmentation.
Breast reconstruction takes place after breast cancer surgery. It recreates one or both breasts after a mastectomy (breast removal). You must get breast implants for breast reconstruction.
Who should not get a fat transfer breast augmentation?
People who have little body fat may not be good candidates for fat transfer. Your provider has to be able to remove more fat cells than they’ll use. That’s because some cells die off during the process. People with low body fat may need breast implants instead.
People who have obesity, experience drastic weight fluctuations or smoke may not be good candidates either. Ideally, you should be in good health, a nonsmoker and able to maintain a weight that’s healthy for you.
Procedure Details
What happens during a fat transfer breast augmentation?
A fat transfer breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure. You go home the same day. You receive general anesthesia to help you sleep through the surgery.
During the procedure, your provider:
- Uses liposuction to harvest fat deposits from several areas of your body.
- Runs the fat cells through a centrifuge device to remove any impurities.
- Uses special syringes to inject the purified fat cells into different tissue layers inside of your breasts.
How long does a fat transfer breast augmentation last?
The results from a fat transfer breast augmentation are lifelong. It can take up to six months to see the final results. During this time, the fat cells settle into their new places, where they remain for life. Because some cells die after the injection, providers inject more fat cells than needed during the transfer.
Most people who undergo fat transfer breast augmentations are satisfied with the results. If you’re dissatisfied, your provider may recommend another fat transfer procedure.
What are the risks of a fat transfer breast augmentation?
Risks of a fat transfer breast augmentation include:
- Bleeding and bruising.
- Runs the fat cells through a centrifuge device to remove any impurities.
- Uses special syringes to inject the purified fat cells into different tissue layers inside of your breasts.
What are the benefits of fat transfer breast augmentation over breast implants?
Fat transfer breast augmentation is a natural way to enhance breast shape and size. Surgeons use liposuction to remove fat from your belly, hips, back, legs or arms. These areas of your body become smaller.
Your provider injects the fat cells into your breasts to make them bigger. Because breasts have a lot of fatty tissue, adding more fat gives the breasts a natural look and feel.
Breast augmentation using breast implants involves artificial shells filled with silicone gel or saline (sterile saltwater). A surgeon places the implants underneath your skin.
With breast implants:
What are the cons of fat transfer breast augmentation?
Some downsides of fat transfer breast augmentation include:
- Smaller breast size
- Sagging breasts
- Repeat procedures
Recovery and Outlook What is recovery like after a
Your healthcare provider will wrap an elastic bandage around your chest and fit you with a surgical bra. These bindings help the fat deposits settle into place. You should plan to take a week off from work and other physical activities.
You may have pain, bruising, swelling and discomfort in your breasts and liposuctioned areas for up to three weeks. Swelling may persist for up to six months.
These steps can ease your recovery:
These steps can ease your recovery:
- Sleep on your back to keep pressure off of your breasts.
- Take antibiotics and pain relievers as directed by your provider.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid compressing your breasts.
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