What is breast augmentation with body fat?
Breast augmentation with fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer or natural breast augmentation, is a surgical procedure that involves using a patient's own fat cells to enhance the size and shape of the breasts.
During the procedure, fat is harvested from areas of the body where there is excess fat, such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks, through liposuction. The harvested fat is then processed and purified before being injected into the breasts to increase their volume and improve their contour.
What are the benefits of natural breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation with fat grafting offers several potential benefits. These include:
- Natural results: Since the procedure uses the patient's own fat cells, the results can look and feel more natural compared to breast implants.
- Dual benefit: In addition to enhancing the breasts, liposuction is performed to remove unwanted fat from other areas of the body, resulting in improved body contouring.
- Minimal scarring: The incisions made for liposuction and fat injection are small, resulting in minimal scarring compared to traditional breast augmentation with implants.
- Potential for additional fat reduction: The harvested fat can be used to contour and shape other areas of the body, providing additional benefits beyond breast enhancement.
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It's important to note that breast augmentation with fat grafting may not be suitable for everyone. The amount of fat available for transfer, the desired increase in breast size, and other individual factors will determine if this procedure is a viable option. Consulting with a Dr. Viradia, our qualified plastic surgeon is essential to determine if breast augmentation with fat grafting is the right choice for you and to discuss the potential risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
What is the recovery time for natural breast augmentation?
The recovery time for breast augmentation with fat grafting can vary from person to person, but here is a general timeline of what to expect:
- Immediately after surgery: You will be taken to a recovery area where you will be monitored for a few hours. You may experience some discomfort, swelling, and bruising in both the donor site(s) where liposuction was performed and the breasts.
- First week: You will need to wear a supportive surgical bra or compression garment to help minimize swelling and support the healing breasts. You may experience some pain and discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medications. It is important to avoid any strenuous activities or heavy lifting during this time.
- First month: Swelling and bruising will gradually subside, and you may start to see the initial results of the fat grafting. It is important to continue wearing a supportive bra as instructed by your surgeon. You may still have some restrictions on physical activities and exercise.
- Six weeks to three months: Most of the swelling should have resolved by this time, and your breasts will continue to settle into their final shape. You may be able to gradually resume normal activities and exercise, following your surgeon's guidelines.
It's important to note that every individual's recovery may vary, and it's crucial to follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions for the best outcome. They will provide you with specific guidelines tailored to your situation to ensure a smooth recovery process.
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the recovery time for breast augmentation with fat grafting may be shorter compared to traditional breast augmentation with implants, as there are no incisions or implants to recover from. However, the overall recovery process will still depend on factors such as the extent of liposuction performed, the amount of fat transferred, and individual healing capabilities. It's best to consult with a Dr. Viradia for a personalized assessment of your recovery timeline.
Why Choose Viradia Plastic Surgery?
An ASPS Plastic Surgeon Innovator of the year award recipient, Dr. Viradia
specialized in breast procedures at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Viradia also excels at body contouring and uses your own fat to augment the breast shape. Some patients prefer to use fat instead of an implant and this can be done depending on your anatomy.
This process can take a few sessions as the fat harvested and placed in the breast will absorb partially after each session. On average it will take 2-3 sessions if only fat is used but this ultimately depends on the breast size the patient is wanting. The results for our patients have been exceptional.
Dr. Viradia's unique strength lies in offering patients a wide variety of surgical procedures, including breast lifts and augmentations, facelifts, butt lifts, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, browlifts, neck lifts, fat grafting to the face and hands, and more while leveraging the latest and most innovative medical advancements to provide you with the best possible results and experience. The results have been exceptional for his patients.
Dr. Viradia is committed to providing you with services and procedures tailored to your individual needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.