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17 Tips for Breast Fat Transfer
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17 Tips for Breast Fat Transfer

Written by
Juli Albright
Updated
Juli is our patient advocate and community connection. She balances work, life and family with grace.
Juli is our patient advocate and community connection. She balances work, life and family with grace.

17 Tips for Breast Fat Transfer

Some women prefer having bigger breasts but do not like the idea of breast augmentation surgery with implants. Thanks to advanced cosmetic surgeries like breast augmentation with a fat transfer, it is much simpler.  Breast reconstruction is now possible with autologous breast reconstruction and breast fat transfer. Breast fat transfer is a popular cosmetic surgery uses the body for fat grafting and breast lift instead of utilizing breast implants.  

People love this technique for creating natural results and accentuating their features or curves. Unlike breast implants, the transferred fat does not require any long-term maintenance. That is unless you want some more cosmetic changes to help with pregnancies and aging.  The fat transferring process involves harvesting body fat via liposuction in arms, butt, thighs or stomach and grafting it to breasts.

If you are considering undergoing surgery, the given seventeen tips may help you get the best results.

1.    Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon

Plastic or cosmetic surgeries involve many choices. That is why it is essential to select only board-certified plastic surgeons. Make sure you choose a medical professional with an AmericanSociety of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) affiliation. Plastic surgeons are highly qualified and graduate from a recognized medical school. By selecting a cosmetic surgeon from ASPS, you choose a highly-trained and skilled surgeon.  

2.    Scars in Breast Fat Transfer

It is worth mentioning that in breast fat transfer surgeries, there are no scars. The fat is directly injected into the breast by making tiny incisions. These incisions are on the spots where the surgeon inserts canola for liposuction. Because these spots virtually leave no scarring, it accentuates the natural look.

3.    Recovery Time

Bruising, discomfort, and swelling are common side effects you may see post-surgery. You must expect one or two weeks for the minimum recovery after surgery.  It is better to rest for at least fifteen days and take medication to control the pain.

4.    Long-term Effects of the Surgery

Autologous or fat grafting of the breast does not pose any long-term effects that include breast cancer risk.  Cysts, calcification, or fat necrosis may occur in rare cases.

5.    Breast Size  

Grafting procedure includes liposuction to body areas to enhance cup size or increase breast size. The process involves surgeons injecting fat into the breasts. However, this fat transfer procedure can give you “modest augmentation,” which increases the breast volume by one-half to a full cup. You must discuss the realistic goal with your surgeon.

6.    Natural Look

Breast fat transfer is an effective way to add volume to your breasts, but it might not give you an unnatural look like breast implants.The technique lacks the upper pole projection.

7.    Time Frame for Final Results

As the recovery period in fat transfer, surgery is relatively mild, you can expect to see the final results after five or six months.

8.    Maintenance of the Results

You can maintain the results by;

·      Eating a healthy diet

·      Avoiding smoke

·      Following post-op instructions

·      Staying hydrated

·      Seeing your fat injection consultant timely

9.    Complications with Surgery

Although the surgery does not increase the risk of malignancy, it may have complications that include tissue death, infection, necrosis, and micro calcification. Moreover, in some cases, transferred fat cells leave the area after a few weeks of surgery.

10. Breast Feeding with Fat Transfer

Ducts that are connected to the breast nipples remain unaffected during breast augmentation with fat transfer.  That means the surgery does not affect women’s breastfeeding ability.

11. Pain in Fat Transfer Procedure

Surgeons perform breast fat transfer surgery under a general aesthetic. Most of the time, it is an outpatient procedure. Patients may feel mild soreness and pain in the breast, particularly in the areas that go through liposuction.

12. Maximum Surgery Time

Breast augmentation with fat Transfer takes a longer time as compared to conventional breast surgeries. It may take 4 to 6 hours to complete.

13. Whereis Fat injected?

The surgeon removes fat tissues from other body parts such as buttocks, thighs, belly, and process them into liquid. Then, they inject this liquid into different breast areas to recreate the shape.

14. Breast Lift with Breast Fat Transfer

You can opt for a breast lift along with fat grafting to upgrade the body contour of your upper body.  The option is especially beneficial for breastfeeding mothers.

15. The average cost of Breast Fat Transfer

The cost may range from $3050 to $8000 but ultimately depends on your cosmetic goals. The price of this surgery includes liposuction to extract fat from other parts of the body.

16. Breast Fat Transfer Undergarments

Breast fat transfer undergarments are a must-wear during post-surgery.  They help you deal with bruising and swelling that occur as a result of the surgery.  You must wear these undergarments for 3 to 4weeks until the soreness subsides.

17. Fat Survival

Fat is generally thriving in the new environment if you choose a qualified surgeon who knows how gently he needs to harvest it during liposuction. Typically, 50 to 70 percent of the fat survives after the transfer procedure. However, the body metabolizes the rest.

Bottom Line

Overall, breast fat transfer is a popular surgery that is fairly straight forward if you are looking for a natural result. Nonetheless, it is crucial to understand the complications and risk factors before you opt for it.   Thus, the given information explains the most critical aspects of breast fat transfer to help you make an informed decision.

Written by
Juli Albright
Updated

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