Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
USE YOUR OWN FAT FOR AUGMENTATION WITHOUT BREAST IMPLANTS
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
USE YOUR OWN FAT FOR AUGMENTATION WITHOUT BREAST IMPLANTS
Experience a natural-looking increase in breast size without the use of silicone or saline implants in Los Angeles. Using advanced fat transfer techniques developed over the last two decades, Dr. Lisa Cassileth can extract fat from areas you wish to slim down and redistribute it to the breasts where you desire more volume. Fat transfer breast augmentation offers the opportunity to enhance your breasts using natural fat from your own body.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Topics on this Page
- What is Natural Breast Augmentation?
- Benefits of Natural Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting
- Natural Breast Augmentation Before & After
- Video: Proper Technique for a Successful Fat Transfer
- Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation—What To Expect
- Preparing Breast Surgery with Fat Grafting
- Your Natural Breast Augmentation Procedure
- Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Recovery
- FAQs About Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
What Is Natural Breast Augmentation?
A fat transfer procedure is ideal for women who are interested in increasing their breast size by about one cup size, as well as those who would like to restore breast volume and shape after weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
At Cassileth Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Cassileth has perfected fat grafting and perform this procedure with beautiful, natural-looking results. She understands that there are many reasons women may want to avoid traditional breast augmentation with implants and is dedicated to helping each patient reach their aesthetic goals in a way that feels best for them.
“I had an incredible experience with Dr. Cassileth and her team! Everything was easy and comfortable from the very beginning - Dr. C answered all my questions and explained all the options available to me in detail, including the pros and cons of each possible approach. My results are everything I’ve dreamed of and more." - Abbey L. via Google My Business
Benefits Of Natural Breast Augmentation With Fat Grafting
- Breast enhancement without implants
- Results look and feel natural
- Liposuction included in procedure
- Can correct minor breast asymmetry
- No breast incisions and little to no scarring
- Minimal recovery time
- No chance of implant complications, such as capsular contracture
Patient Results
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Dr. Cassileth discusses the importance of proper technique for a successful fat transfer.
Your Natural Breast Augmentation Procedure—What To Expect
Preparing For Breast Surgery With Fat Grafting
Your consultation appointment at Cassileth Plastic Surgery is your opportunity to learn more about fat transfer breast augmentation options and get answers to any questions you have. Dr. Cassileth will discuss your cosmetic goals and identify potential donor sites on your body from which to harvest excess fat via liposuction. Common areas of the body include the abdomen, arms, and love handles. If you decide that this procedure is right for you, Dr. Cassileth will give you detailed pre-operative instructions prior to your surgery date.
Your Natural Breast Augmentation Procedure
This outpatient procedure is typically performed with general anesthesia, but local anesthesia with mild sedation may sometimes be used. The fat grafting procedure begins with a specialized low-trauma liposuction technique on the area of your body that has been identified in your treatment plan.
The fat is purified and then Dr. Cassileth will use a cannula to inject it into the breasts. Skill and experience are particularly important in fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, since only live fat cells can be used for fat transfer, and the fat is placed in a manner that distributes it evenly and allows high survival rate and blood supply.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Recovery
You may experience some bruising and tenderness in the liposuction treatment area, as well as the breasts. Your recovery time will depend on the extent and location of liposuction. Patients can usually resume day-to-day activities several days after their procedure, with some restrictions on strenuous activities for two weeks.
Natural Breast Augmentation Results
Your initial results will be visible right away, but will continue to improve over time. Your final results will be visible once any swelling subsides. A small amount of fat will be reabsorbed by the body in the first few weeks after the procedure. The transferred fat that successfully grafts in the breast tissue will remain permanently.
DR. CASSILETH
BREAST SPECIALIST
Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Breast Specialist, and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Inventor
Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Breast Augmentation
Fat grafting does not increase breast cancer risks. For mammogram and ultrasound results, fat grafting done well makes breast tissue easier to see, as it increases radiographic visibility. If you get an area of fat necrosis, this will show up on an ultrasound, but it can easily be differentiated from something dangerous like cancer by your radiologist.
Ideal candidates for this procedure are in good general health and are seeking a natural-looking breast augmentation. Patients must have enough fat on their body to be harvested for fat transfer.
No, fat transfer can only be performed using your own fat cells. Fat grafting using fat from another person’s body would be akin to an organ transplant and would carry a high risk of rejection and severe complications.
Yes, fat grafting can also be used in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as breast lift surgery or implant-based augmentation to “soften” the end result and create incredibly natural-looking contours. Other common uses include fat grafting in combination with a tummy tuck or as part of a mommy makeover.
Yes, in addition to cosmetic surgery, fat grafting performed as part of a breast reconstruction plan after mastectomy or lumpectomy can enhance the breast shape by adding fullness and creating a natural look and feel.
During a second surgery after implant-based reconstruction, fat can be injected around the implant to give patients a fuller, more natural look. This layer of fat will cover ripples, mask the edges of the implant, and make the breast warmer and more “life-like.” Fat is also injected into any divots that resulted from the oncological surgeon removing breast tissue.
Fat transfer is also an excellent reconstructive resource for radiated tissue, since the fat can improve the look of radiated fields, helping to restore the tissue. For breast reconstruction patients who would like to remove their implants, cells injected via fat transfer can serve as replacement volume. Two or more fat grafting surgeries may be required to achieve the desired result.
Dr. Cassileth also uses fat grafting techniques for body contouring and for facelift procedures. Facial fat transfer can add volume back to areas where it has diminished due to aging and environmental damage.
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1 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation/animation Accessed April 2nd, 2021
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