Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Autologous fat transfer, also commonly referred to as fat grafting, is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure which removes fat from an area of the body—such as the abdomen or hips—and transfers it to areas of the body in need of additional volume. Fat transfers are successfully used to improve the appearance of:

• Wrinkles
• Scars
• Hands
• Buttocks
• Face

For women who seek to enhance the appearance of their breasts, a breast fat transfer can improve the size and shape of the breasts without the need for implants or invasive surgery. This is an ideal breast augmentation procedure for women who are seeking a moderate increase in breast size and natural-looking results.

To schedule a consultation with a healthcare professional in that specializes in fat transfer breast augmentation, call (408) 946-9453 or contact us online.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Benefits

While there are many feasible breast augmentation options, a fat transfer provides a safe and effective approach to breast enhancement that eliminates the need for implants. Additional benefits of a breast fat transfer include:

• Reducing risk of scarring through the use of tiny injections
• Eliminating risk of rejection or allergic reaction since you are using your own fat and not implanting any foreign objects
• Producing naturally looking results
• Providing the bonus of removing excess fat from another part of the body
• Helping to correct misshaped breast implants or rippled breast skin
• Offering a quicker recovery time versus traditional breast augmentation surgeries

What to Expect During Your Fat Transfer

Your fat transfer breast augmentation will require two procedures which will be performed on the same day under local or general anesthesia. In the first procedure, your healthcare provider will harvest your fat through the use of tiny surgical instruments called cannulas. Fat harvesting requires that you have suitable donor sites from which the fat will be taken. The hips, abdomen and buttocks tend to have enough fat that is required to complete the procedure successfully. Once the fat is obtained, it is processed in a centrifuge to purify it of blood, oil and water, to ensure only healthy fat cells are injected into the breasts.

The second procedure involves injecting the purified fat cells into the breast tissue. This is accomplished through several tiny injections into breast tissue to evenly distribute the fat cells and sculpt the breasts you desire. The total procedure time tends to take slightly longer than traditional breast implant surgeries due to the fat harvesting process.

Since this is a minimally-invasive approach to breast augmentation, your recovery time is minimal and does not require a long hospital stay. You can expect soreness and swelling at the injection sites which will subside over the course of a couple of weeks. The full effects may take up to 6 months to fully manifest and may change over time should you experience drastic weight fluctuations. If you are not completely satisfied with your results, you may elect to have touch-up injections to enhance the shape and size of your breasts further.

Revitalize Your Appearance Today!

With numerous choices available to improve the appearance of your breasts, make sure you elect a procedure that aligns with your desired results, and that is performed by a qualified healthcare provider who is experienced in breast augmentation. As with any procedure, there are risks; your healthcare provider will discuss these with you prior to your fat transfer procedure.

Enhance your breasts naturally and effectively! Schedule a consultation with a breast fat transfer specialist intoday. Call (408) 946-9453 or contact us online.

Author

Gul A. Zikria, MD, FACOG As an expert in preventive care, innovative treatment solutions, and laparoscopic surgery, board-certified OB/GYN Gul A. Zikria, MD, FACOG, is a trusted practitioner who’s been in private practice since 1985. Dr. Zikria earned his doctor of medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He went on to complete a competitive surgical residency program at Georgetown University in Washington. Dr. Zikria then went through a comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology residency program through the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at the Magee-Women’s Hospital. He welcomes new and existing patients to his practice in Milpitas, California.