Benefits of Fat Grafting for Breast Surgery

The Natural-looking Results

One of the best things about fat grafting is the natural-looking results one achieves. Unlike artificial implants that can never look completely natural, using your fat will result in natural and long-lasting results. The procedure is natural, so the chances of rejection are significantly reduced. Breast implants can become damaged and need replacing with time.

Improving Breast Size and Shape

Breast augmentation helps improve the shape and size of the breasts. The procedure can correct breast asymmetry. Structural fat grafting can help lift sagging breasts to improve their shape. The grafting can also cover existing breast implants. Fat grafting reduces the size of the areas where the surgeon will harvest fat.

Enjoy Long-lasting Results

Fat grafting for breast surgery is beneficial as it produces long-lasting results. The fat transfer process is permanent. This means you will not have to worry about replacing implants after some time. Silicone and saline implants need replacing after a while. The duration may vary, but eventually, you need a new breast job.

Better Breast Shaping

Artificial implants come in fixed sizes and shapes, leading to limited options. On the other hand, fat grafting can allow the surgeon to develop a custom look for you. You can get the size and shape you desire, knowing that the fat is coming from your own body. This means you can end up with a more attractive body overall.

Reduced Incisions and Scarring

The fat grafting procedure uses liposuction to remove fat and transfer it to the breasts. If you compare this to traditional breast surgery, it results in fewer incisions and less scarring. The tiny incisions allow for a much faster healing and recovery period. The procedure is ideal for patients with excess fat in other parts such as the thighs, abdomen, flank, and arms.

The Recovery Period

Recovery from the fat grafting procedure will mainly depend on the number of donor sites used. The areas where surgeons harvest the fat will experience some swelling and bruising for a week.

The breasts may also be swollen and bruised, but there is little or no pain. The swelling should go away in about three weeks. The breasts can go through some minor swelling for up to five or six months. Avoid putting pressure on the breasts during the recovery period.

Fat grafting for the breasts can increase the breast size by cup size. If you require additional enlargement, you will need more procedures.

​​​​​​​For more on the benefits of fat grafting for breast surgery, visit Aesthetic Surgical Associates at our office in Metairie, Louisiana. You can call 504-226-8200 today to schedule an appointment.