Autologous fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, has given plastic surgeons working in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery a slew of new options. One of the hottest trends in cosmetic plastic surgery has been using fat transfer for breast augmentations instead of traditional silicone or saline implants.
Fat transfer breast augmentation is becoming increasingly popular due to the plethora of influencers and celebrities on social media. There are some very simple, practical reasons why patients are increasingly choosing fat grafting over more invasive breast augmentation surgeries. In this post, we'll go over the top three reasons why more women are opting for fat transfer breast augmentations than ever before.
There is amazing science behind fat grafting. But to put it simply, fat grafting is the transfer of fat cells from areas of extra flab to areas where you want more volume. The following are examples of common donor sites for fat grafting:
Thighs
Buttocks
Belly
Flankers (fat above your midsection on your back)
Patients who have fat grafting procedures in cosmetic surgery typically use fat cells to accentuate the curvature of their breasts and buttocks. If you want a small to medium increase in breast size or volume, there are several advantages to using autologous fat transfer instead of breast implants. Furthermore, some of the more recent fat transfer breast augmentation techniques include a pre-expansion technique that allows for larger increases in breast size.
A fat transfer breast augmentation combines two of the most frequently requested plastic surgery procedures each year: breast enhancement and liposuction. When we tell them we can make their breasts look better and melt away a little extra pudge in an area that makes them self-conscious, it's easy to see why most patients are ecstatic.
Almost everyone has stood in front of a mirror and pinched fat in places they'd rather not have it. Your Cosmetic Surgeon can move a portion of your excess body fat to create beautiful curves in your breasts with a fat transfer breast augmentation. You might be surprised at how much this can boost your self-esteem and make you feel great in (and out of) your clothes.
Breasts are mammary glands that are surrounded by body fat, and many athletic women opt for breast augmentation to enhance their feminine curves. This is due to the fact that women who are extremely fit may lose a significant amount of body fat that adds volume to their breasts.
Whether you're a competitive athlete or just serious about your fitness routine, the recovery period that leaves you wanting to get back to exercising can be excruciating. Fat transfer breast augmentation recovery time can be up to two-thirds faster than with traditional breast augmentation with implants.
It can be a difficult reality to accept that how you look and feel about yourself has a significant impact on your success at work. According to a study conducted at the University of Texas at Austin by an economist, a handsome man will earn nearly 15% more in his lifetime than someone who is not considered attractive.
Professional reasons, like any other cosmetic procedure, can be a driving force behind the decision to have breast augmentation. One of the main reasons our working professional patients prefer fat transfer breast augmentation over implants is that it allows them to spend less time away from work while still achieving beautiful, natural-looking results. Patients who have implants usually have to wait at least two weeks before returning to work, and sometimes even longer if their job is physically demanding. Patients who choose a fat transfer procedure can usually return to work within 4-5 days.