While many women choose breast augmentation, not everyone feels comfortable with implants. Others prefer an option that looks and feels natural. Breast fat transfer can enhance your breasts without implants. Any woman considering breast implants can add this method to their list of options.
What is Breast Fat Transfer?
Breast fat transfer is also called fat transfer breast augmentation. This procedure uses liposuction to take fat from elsewhere and place it in your breasts. The fat often comes from the tummy, hips, or thighs. The injected fat cells will establish a blood supply and permanently add to the size and volume of your breasts.
Do Breast Fat Transfer Results Feel Natural?
With no breast implants, breast fat transfer offers results that look and feel natural. There will not be any implant to feel, and the transferred fat has the same softness and feel as your usual breast fat. Unlike breast implants, breast fat transfer will not require future procedures for implant removal or exchange.
How Much Breast Volume Will I Get From Breast Fat Transfer?
Your increase in breast volume will depend on your anatomy and other factors. While fat transfer breast augmentation cannot provide the same size increase as implants, you can just about double your breast size. Dr. Rankin will discuss your goals and expectations during your consultation.
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Fat Transfer?
Most healthy women make good candidates for breast fat transfer. Since this procedure uses your fat instead of implants, you can avoid implant issues such as the risk of a rupture. Ideal candidates want breast enhancement with results that look and feel natural. Good candidates have reasonable expectations.
What is Recovery Like After Breast Fat Transfer?
You can expect some bruising on your breasts and in the area where you had liposuction. You will also experience soreness and swelling. Most people return to light activities within a few days to a week. However, you should wait at least 2 weeks before resuming cardio and 4 weeks before strenuous activities. Most bruising and swelling resolve within the first month.
Next Steps
If you are interested in breast fat transfer, please reach out to our qualified staff to schedule a consultation at one of our convenient locations in Walnut Creek and Tiburon. Schedule your consultation with NorCal Plastic Surgery by calling our East Bay location at (925) 966-3920 or our North Bay location at (415) 727-9666, or by filling out the consultation request form below. Helping you achieve your cosmetic goals is an honor and a privilege at NorCal Plastic Surgery, proudly serving the East Bay, Marin County, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
