Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer: What You Should Know
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Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

There are many women out there who are interested in breast augmentation, but for various reasons prefer not to increase the size of their breasts using implants. Some women don’t like the idea of having implants in their bodies, are concerned it won’t look natural enough, or are really just looking for a small increase in size.

Whatever the reason, it’s your body, and you have every right to feel however you do about it. At The Plastic Surgery Clinic we tailor all of our procedures to our patients’ individual needs and desires in order to ensure the best result for what they are looking to achieve. If you’re someone who has thought about getting a breast augmentation but was hoping to do it without implants, breast augmentation with fat transfer might be the procedure for you.

What is Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer?

Breast augmentation with fat transfer is a procedure in which fat is harvested from other parts of your body via liposuction, and then re-injected into your breasts in order to improve their shape, or correct underlying asymmetry. Depending on the amount of fat injected, breast augmentation with fat transfer can increase a woman’s breast size approximately half to a full bra cup size.

Fat is usually harvested from the abdomen, hips, and/or thighs. Your surgeon will begin the procedure by using liposuction to remove fat from any unwanted areas, expertly sculpting and contouring them to your desired silhouette. Your surgical team will then proceed to purify and isolate the desired fat cells for re-injection. The fat cells, known as a fat graft, are then expertly injected into the breasts to ensure that they are correctly integrated into the existing breast tissue.

In experienced surgical hands, breast augmentation with fat transfer is a great procedure in that it allows for a beautiful natural result, while simultaneously treating more than one area of the body: the breasts as well as the areas from which fat is liposuctioned. In addition, the entire procedure uses your own fat to produce the desired result with no need for an implant, resulting in soft and supple, completely natural breasts.

Breast augmentation with fat transfer is also very useful in correcting minor asymmetries of the breasts and because the incisions for fat grafting are very small there is virtually no scarring. Breast augmentation with fat transfer is also an ideal procedure for women that are seeking to improve their cleavage.

Breast Augmentation with Implants and Fat Transfer

At The Plastic Surgery Clinic a breast augmentation with fat transfer can be performed with implants as well.

In some instances there are patients who are in search of a natural look, meaning they would like relatively small implants, but they are also looking for some cleavage. In cases where a patient is naturally lean and an area of concern might be a wider gap between the breasts, implants alone will often not resolve this issue. In these types of cases Dr. Lista, Dr. Ahmad or Dr. Austin, will opt for a fat transfer following implant placement. The harvested fat injected into key areas of the breasts will reduce the gap between the breasts and will equally add some natural cleavage without the need for very large implants.

The advantage of this technique is that it allows for a very natural look and feel by surrounding the implant with the patient’s own fat taken from another area of the body.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Before and After Photos

These photos show patients who have undergone a breast augmentation combining breast implants with fat transfer techniques. Note that because of the wider space between these patients’ breasts, implants alone would not allow them to achieve this degree of cleavage.

The following images are presented for educational purposes only and should be interpreted subjectively. They do not represent the opinion or view of any patient regarding their result, and they are not intended to suggest the result that may be achieved by any other patient. The images are presented as factual guidelines and merely represent results that have been achieved by others. No two patients are alike and no two results are necessarily alike. Only a personal consultation with your surgeon can provide you with a reasonable expectation of the results you may achieve from any specific procedure.

With any fat grafting procedure it takes approximately three months in order for your body to fully incorporate the fat in the new area of your body. This means that the final size and shape of your breasts may not be evident for this amount of time. Interestingly, we know that only about 50-60% of the fat that is injected into the breast will survive long term, with the remainder of the injected fat being broken down and re-absorbed by your body.

Everyone’s body is different, meaning that every patient’s result varies from person to person. When you come in for your free consultation with our surgeons, we will offer a range of breast augmentation with fat transfer before and after photos in order to give you an idea of what your breasts might look like following your surgery, and to show you some examples of what we have achieved in the past.

Cost of Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

At The Plastic Surgery Clinic, we completely understand that at times our desires, what we would love to have, don’t always match up with what it costs to get there. That’s why we offer free consultations, with no strings attached. We never want our patients to feel as though they have to commit to surgery with us. We love to give any prospective patients all the information they need, including a firm quote, in order for them to be able to make the best decision for their lives and their bodies.

Because everyone’s body, needs and goals are different, the cost of breast augmentation with fat transfer can only be determined in person with a consultation with one of our surgeons. Following a physical examination and once one of our doctors has assessed the details of your particular case they will be able to provide you with a firm quote.

We offer a number of financing options in order to relieve some of the financial pressure that can come with cosmetic surgery. We find that our patients see their procedures as a worthwhile investment in their future health and happiness.

The Best Candidates for Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

The best candidates for breast augmentation with fat transfer are women who are looking for a moderate increase in breast size without the need for implants. Typically, you should have some unwanted pockets of fat in the areas of the abdomen, hips and/or thighs from which fat can be removed and harvested in order to inject into your breasts.

Because breast augmentation with fat transfer offers a subtle transformation and improvement of the breasts, the best candidates for this procedure already have a good shape to their breasts, good skin elasticity, as well as minimal asymmetries. Women whose breasts are very heavy or sagging, have excess skin, more visible asymmetries, or are looking for a large increase in size, will be better candidates for other breast surgeries such as breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, or a breast lift with auto-augmentation. In some cases, fat injection can actually be combined with a conservatively sized breast implant to achieve the best overall shape possible.

The Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Consultation

When you come in for your free consultation at The Plastic Surgery Clinic you will meet with one of our expert surgeons, Dr. Lista, Dr. Ahmad and Dr. Austin. The first and most important thing they will do is listen to you. They will listen to your goals, needs, desires, what look you want to achieve, as well as to your questions and concerns. We always encourage patients to bring in pictures of breasts or body shapes that they like or aspire to in order to give us a better idea of the look they would like to achieve.

Your free consultation will also include a physical examination (including taking current breast measurements) and a medical history. You and your surgeon will discuss your desired breast size and shape and the best areas from which to harvest your fat. This is also a great time to ask any questions you have about any aspect of this surgery or the recovery process so that you can feel totally informed in your decision-making process.

Preparing for your Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Depending on your medical history and the types of medication you may or may not be taking, your surgeon and patient coordinator will outline ways in which to prepare for your surgery, from planning out the proper support system for your recovery at home, to guidelines on what vitamins to take and which medications to take or to avoid.

Patients who smoke will be asked to stop for one month prior to surgery and one month following their procedure, as smoking inhibits wound healing and may actually impact the survival of transferred fat.

Where your Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer is Performed

The breast augmentation with fat transfer procedure takes approximately 2-3 hours, but can vary depending on the complexity of your case (whether fat is being harvested from more than one area of your body, for instance). Following a physical examination and consultation with one of our surgeons, they will be able to lay out the details of your procedure and give you the approximate amount of time your procedure will require.

Your breast augmentation with fat transfer surgery is performed at our beautifully appointed clinic in Mississauga by one of our expert surgeons, Dr. Lista, Dr. Ahmad or Dr. Austin. Our state-of-the-art facility meets and exceeds medical standards in every way, whether it be equipment, sanitation and infection control, as well as attention and support from our nursing and medical staff.

Our surgeons, nurses and staff, will offer you the support that you need as well as the highest levels of medical care prior to your surgery, during your procedure, and as you recover.

Recovery After Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Another advantage of breast augmentation with fat transfer is that it is much less invasive than a standard breast augmentation surgery allowing for a speedier recovery and general healing process.

We recommend that patients take at least one week off work and/or from their regular routines in order to allow their body to heal. We encourage walking after surgery, but strenuous exercise such as running or weight lifting should be avoided for one month following surgery.

Although initial recovery is relatively speedy, your breasts will continue to be swollen for several weeks following your surgery. We always advise patients to be patient with themselves and their bodies. Although you will see immediate results following your breast augmentation with fat transfer procedure, it will take time before the grafted fat is fully integrated into your breasts and becomes a natural part of this new area of the body. In the weeks and months following your procedure you will see your swelling go down and your breasts will gradually become softer.

At The Plastic Surgery Clinic, our surgeons, nurses and staff are there to offer you their support through every step of your recovery process. We are on call 24 hours a day should you have any questions or concerns immediately following your surgery. Our team of surgeons, nurses and staff are also always available to welcome you back to the clinic if you need to be seen in person outside of your already scheduled post-op appointments.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Risks and Complications

Though extremely rare, especially in the most experienced surgical hands, there are risks to any surgical procedure. Some risks associated with breast augmentation with fat transfer include: bleeding, infection, skin irregularities (such as unwanted lumps or firmness), persistent pain, fat necrosis, prolonged swelling, complications that may arise from anesthesia, fat absorption, dizziness, scarring (very rare given the small fat grafting incisions), numbness, as well as fat embolism.

We always stress the importance for patients to follow their surgeons’ post-operative guidelines as closely and as carefully as possible in order to ensure a proper and speedy recovery, and to avoid any possible risks associated with surgery.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Techniques

Our surgeons Dr. Lista, Dr. Ahmad and Dr. Austin, are world renowned surgeons for all types of breast augmentation procedures. The Plastic Surgery Clinic is a surgical facility, but it is also a research and teaching institution. Our surgeons are always up to date on all of the newest surgical techniques and technologies, they publish widely particularly on the specificities of breast augmentation surgeries, and they are asked to speak about their research and surgeries at conferences all over the world.

The Plastic Surgery Clinic also has invited plastic surgeons, residents, and medical students regularly coming to observe surgeries in order to learn the most innovative techniques from our expert surgeons.

How Long Does Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Last?

We always stress the importance of having realistic expectations when it comes to any surgery. Breast augmentation with fat transfer will certainly change the look and feel of your breasts as well as the areas of your body from which fat has been harvested, however your results may not be as dramatic as with a traditional breast augmentation procedure using breast implants.

Breast augmentation with fat transfer is meant to offer a subtle transformation of your breasts, improving their shape and feel, and resulting in a very natural look. With any surgical procedure you will certainly see a change and improvement to your shape, but we always remind our patients that these procedures though transformative, won’t give you a “perfect” body.

You will be able to see immediate results following your breast augmentation with fat transfer surgery, but keep in mind that your immediate results are not your final ones. You need to allow your body ample time to heal. Your results will continue to improve as your body recovers in the weeks and months following your procedure.

The results of breast augmentation with fat transfer are permanent as long as your body doesn’t undergo any major weight fluctuations. If you gain weight, your breasts will increase in size, and if you lose weight, some fat will be lost from the breasts as well. For this reason, it is best to be within 10 lbs of your goal weight at the time you undergo surgery. If you have not had children and plan to in the future your breasts may change as a result of pregnancy and breastfeeding. You can also expect the harvested fat in your breasts to undergo changes as a result of the natural process of aging.

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