Fat transfer or autologous fat grafting has become a popular alternative to breast implants. Many patients appreciate that they can get beautiful results without the long-term maintenance considerations or health concerns that can arise with traditional breast augmentation. Keep reading to learn how we make breast enhancement without implants a reality for our patients.
What Is Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?
Fat transfer breast augmentation (also called natural breast augmentation) is a breast enhancement procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to provide a modest increase in breast size. It works by using liposuction to remove unwanted fat from one area of the body—usually the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks—and transplanting it to to the breasts.
How Effective Is Fat Transfer to the Breasts?
When the fat is re-injected into a new area, some of it is retained, and some of it is naturally absorbed back into the body. To achieve better, more predictable results, I stage the procedure over multiple rounds of fat grafting with the BRAVA® system, which involves wearing a special bra that places sustained tension on the breasts and encourages more of the fat cells to “take.”
This methodical approach allows for better outcomes as it allows me to touch up and personalize your results as they develop. Our patients enjoy the body contouring benefits as well as the shapely, natural breast enlargement that this procedure produces.
Expertise Matters
I refined my techniques under Dr. Roger Khouri, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon who pioneered the BRAVA + Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT) approach I use at my practice. I was an early adopter of fat grafting for facial rejuvenation and am proud to have been offering fat transfer for breast enhancement for the last several years as well.
If you would like to discuss how fat transfer can help you get the breasts you want, please request a consultation or call us at (239) 262-5662 to get started.
This blog post was originally written in March 2014 and has been updated.
i would like to have my breast inlarged as well as a butt lift, what s the cost and recover time. i am 5’7 125lbs
Thanks for your question. It is best to speak to Marie, my patient coordinator at 239-262-5662 to discuss your questions. Take Care, Kent Hasen