subject: Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation [print this page] Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation
As women age, they may begin to feel distress that weight they gain is going to their stomach and thighs. This can be especially true with women who have small breasts. However, an answer to this comes as something of a "twofer." Transferring fat from places it is not desired into the breasts to improve size and shape is possible. Patients will undergo both liposuction and then breast augmentation.
One of the main benefits of this kind of procedure is that the fat is the patient's, so there is no concern about any foreign material being introduced into the body. Many of the concerns about breast implants, such as rupture, capsular contracture, as well as removal and replacement are not there as well. Basically, fat transfer is a permanent enlargement solution for women.
Fat Transfer Procedure
The first step in fat transfer for breast augmentation is liposuction of a suitable donor area on your body. Once the fat is removed and separated from other tissues, it can be injected into the breast through many small injections. In this way, the breast can be carefully reshaped and fix localized deformities as they occur. A successful fat transfer will increase your breast size by about a half cup size on average.
The breast augmentation fat transfer procedure may require up to three treatments to achieve the best look. There may be some death of fat, which can result in dimpling of the breast between treatments. However, your plastic surgeon will be able to correct this during your next treatment.
The bottom line is that fat transfer patients need to have realistic expectations. You will not have the larger and perkier breasts like those of women who have breast implants, but this procedure gives you larger and more natural breasts while eliminating fat from other areas of your body.
If you are in the Denver, Colorado area, and are interested in finding out more about fat transfer and breast augmentation, please visit the website of Dr. Slenkovich at the Colorado Plastic Surgery Center today.
