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Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Fat transfer Breast augmentation, also known as lipofilling or autologous fat grafting, is a surgical procedure that involves extracting fat from one area of the body through liposuction and injecting it into the breasts to increase size and fullness. This procedure contours donor areas for a more natural look and feel. Dr. Azouz, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Dallas, provides personalized consultations for breast augmentation with fat transfer, explaining benefits and addressing concerns. Dr. Azouz takes a comprehensive approach to achieving natural-looking results.

Benefits of Natural Breast Augmentation

Offers a softer, more natural appearance and sensation than implants.
Enhances breasts and slims excess fat areas like the abdomen and thighs.
Minimally invasive with no implants or large incisions, leading to less scarring
No implant-related issues such as rupture or capsular contracture.
Allows for customizable, precise sculpting and enhancements.
Utilizes your body’s fat, removing the risk of allergic reactions.
Typically quicker recovery and less downtime than conventional implant methods.
Injected fat improves skin quality and texture in targeted areas.

Candidate for Breast Fat Grafting

Candidates for natural breast augmentation are typically individuals looking for a modest increase in breast size and who have sufficient donor fat in other areas of their body. Ideal candidates should be in overall good health, not smoke, and have reasonable expectations for the procedure’s results. During a consultation with Dr. Azouz, factors such as existing breast size, body fat distribution, and individual goals will be evaluated to determine if a patient is suitable for the procedure.

Fat transfer Procedure

Breast augmentation with fat transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that uses the patient’s fat cells to enhance breast size and shape. Key steps typically involved in the process include:

Harvesting Fat: The first step involves collecting excess fat from donor areas like the abdomen, back, thighs, or hips. Liposuction is a gentle, secure method for removing fat cells.
Purification Process: The fat is purified to eliminate contaminants, excess fluid, and damaged tissues after harvesting. Only healthy fat cells are used for grafting.
Grafting Fat Cells: Purified fat cells are injected into the breast tissue to achieve the desired size. The injection process is carefully executed for a uniform and natural result.

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Fat transfer procedures offer versatility in addressing various cosmetic issues beyond breast augmentation. Fat grafting can be used in breast surgery in several ways:

After breast augmentation with implants, revision surgery can use fat grafting to enhance the natural appearance of the breasts. This method enables a smoother transition between the implant and surrounding tissue by concealing the implant’s edges.
Fat transfer is essential in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. It improves patients’ physical and mental well-being by creating a more natural breast contour.

Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation Fat Grafting

Natural breast augmentation using fat grafting is usually done under local anesthesia with sedation. This reduces risks linked to general anesthesia while keeping patients comfortable during the process. The procedure is safer for some due to local anesthesia and sedation, which reduce the risks associated with general anesthesia.

Recovery after Natural Breast Augmentation

Recovery from natural breast augmentation is usually faster than from traditional implant procedures. Swelling and bruising are normal and will subside within a few weeks after surgery. Most individuals can return to regular activities in about 1 week, with full recovery expected in a few months.

Pros and Cons of a Natural Breast Augmentation

Pros

Fat transfer to the breasts using the patient’s own fat cells offers subtle natural enhancement.
This procedure is minimally invasive, needing fewer incisions for liposuction and fat injection compared to traditional breast augmentation with implants. This leads to reduced scarring and faster recovery.
Liposuction eliminates excess fat, improving body contour and achieving a sculpted look.
Using the patient’s tissue minimizes the risk of implant rupture or leakage.

Cons

Breast reshaping and resizing can be limited; some patients may not achieve their desired results with fat transfer. Conventional breast implants are ideal for significant augmentation.
Autologous fat grafting is unsuitable for lifting sagging breast tissue. Patients with significant breast drooping or ptosis are usually recommended to have a breast lift before or during fat transfer for the best outcomes.
Increasing bra volume through fat transfer can necessitate multiple procedures over time, depending on fat take.

Does Fat Transfer to Breasts Last Permanently?

Dr. Azouz’s approach ensures high fat survival and natural-looking results. The fat “take” is the percentage of transferred fat that integrates and survives in its new location. Dr. Azouz improves long-term success with precise fat extraction, purification, and injection.

The duration of results from breast fat transfer depends on the patient’s weight stability. Weight gain or loss affects the body’s fat distribution, impacting the entire body, including the breasts. Some patients may consider a breast augmentation with implants if they are concerned about significant weight changes.

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How much does fat transfer breast augmentation cost?

The cost of fat transfer breast augmentation varies depending on the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia fees, facility fees, and equipment. Dr. Azouz offers financing options for his patients who are interested in a fat transfer breast augmentation in Dallas.

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Schedule your consultation with Dr. Azouz

If you are considering having a natural breast enhancement, contact Dallas breast plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz to explore your options for breast augmentation and make an informed decision about what technique is better to fulfill your expectations. Call (972) 702-8888 or contact us online to book your appointment. Dr. Azouz serves patients from Dallas, Plano, and Fort Worth. Virtual consultations are available.