Are you considering changing your breast size or shape? You’ve probably heard about traditional breast augmentation with implants, but fat transfer breast augmentation is gaining attention as a more natural alternative.
Rockmore Plastic Surgery offers both options, and this blog post will help you understand how fat transfer breast augmentation works, who it’s best for, and how it compares to implants in terms of benefits, drawbacks, and recovery. Let’s explore whether this innovative approach might be the right choice for you.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Fat Transfer?
If you’re looking for enhancement using your own tissue and have excess body fat to spare, breast augmentation with fat transfer could be an ideal option. It’s particularly appealing for those who want a subtle boost in volume without the maintenance of implants. However, implants might be the better route if you want a dramatic size increase or a more predictable outcome.
How Breast Augmentation With Fat Grafting Works
Fat transfer breast augmentation, often called “natural breast augmentation,” is a 2-step procedure that uses your unwanted body fat to enhance your breasts. First, your surgeon uses liposuction to harvest surplus fat from areas such as your abdomen, thighs, or flanks. The collected fat is then purified and carefully injected into your breasts to create the desired shape and volume.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Fat Transfer
When considering fat transfer breast augmentation, it’s essential to weigh both the advantages and potential drawbacks of this procedure:
Benefits
- Because the procedure uses your own fat, the results look and feel more natural than implants.
- Fat transfer provides the bonus of contouring the donor site through liposuction.
- Since the procedure uses your own tissue, there’s no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection.
- Unlike implants, which may need replacing after several years, fat transfer breast augmentation doesn’t involve foreign objects, reducing the risk of complications like rupture or capsular contracture.
Drawbacks
- Fat transfer breast augmentation typically offers a modest increase in size. For a more significant enhancement, implants may be necessary.
- Some of the injected fat may be reabsorbed by the body over time, potentially impacting the final result.
- Fat that doesn’t survive the transfer may result in hard lumps.
- Since the process involves both liposuction and fat transfer, it takes longer than a traditional implant procedure.
Ultimately, understanding both the benefits and drawbacks of fat transfer breast augmentation can help you decide if this option aligns with your aesthetic goals.
Understanding Recovery
Recovery from fat transfer breast augmentation involves healing from both liposuction and the injection process. You can expect some bruising, swelling, and discomfort in the areas where fat was removed and in the breasts themselves.
Most people can return to nonstrenuous activities within a week, but you should avoid heavy lifting and vigorous exercise for at least a few weeks. Your surgeon will provide detailed postoperative instructions to help you recover smoothly.
Ready To Take the Next Step?
To learn more about your options, contact Rockmore Plastic Surgery today to discuss them with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore. We’d love to help you explore whether fat transfer breast augmentation is the right choice for you. Use the online form or call us at (518) 328-3330 to request a consultation.
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