Fat Transfer and Breast Enhancement

Women may lose breast volume due to many reasons – pregnancy, weight loss, and aging.  Hereditary factors may also contribute to undeveloped breasts. There are two options for breast augmentation: implants and breast enhancement via fat transfer. Compared to conventional saline and silicone implants, the fat transfer method offers many benefits, including more natural looking results.

Fat Grafting Procedure

The fat transfer breast augmentation treatment is considered a patient-friendly procedure in view of its safety and effectiveness. This treatment is ideal for women with excess fat in areas such as the thighs, abdomen, or flanks. The following aspects would take top priority at the initial consultation:

• A psychological evaluation to determine patient candidature and expectations. It’s important that the patient has realistic goals
• Assessment of the patient with regard to availability of excess fat and breast suitability
• Evaluation of breast symmetry, volume and contour with pre-operative imaging  

A donor site is then chosen, which may vary among patients.

The next step is the harvesting of the required fat from the donor site via liposuction. Experienced plastic surgeons may use minimally invasive liposuction techniques to remove the excess fat. For instance, a technology like SmartLipo Triplex can remove unwanted fat easily, effectively and with the least patient trauma. The use of advanced liposuction technology also benefits the donor site by reducing fat and offering smoother, tighter skin.

The extracted fat tissue is then processed to remove unwanted matter such as blood, connective tissue local anesthetic, and so on. Finally, the purified fat is injected into the breasts to enhance volume and contour.  

Why Choose This Option?

Breast enhancement via fat transfer is considered a relatively safe option. It uses the patient’s own fat and does not require the insertion of foreign material in the body, as in the case of implants. It is therefore considered a more natural alternative. Breasts also look and feel more natural with fat grafting. There are no incisions involved as with the case of implants. Expert plastic surgeons can perform this plastic surgery as an outpatient procedure with minimal risks, side effects, bruising or discomfort to the patient. Results are also more long-lasting.

Choose the Right Plastic Surgery Practice

Choosing a right plastic surgeon and an advanced center for your cosmetic breast surgery is crucial for the best results. Go by following considerations to make your choice:
 
• An AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice would have qualified and trained staff, and ensure a safe, private and comfortable environment for your fat transfer and breast enhancement procedure.
• Make sure that the surgeon is an expert in this treatment and utilizes the latest techniques.
• Check out patient reviews and ‘before and after’ photos, but remember that results may vary.