Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Name: Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Brand: Austin Face & Body
Rating: 4.8 (190 reviews)

Understanding Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

A fat transfer is an appealing approach to breast enhancement. It increases the size and shape of the breasts using a woman’s own fat. The fat for the procedure is collected via liposuction from another area of the body. Not only does this sculpt a larger chest, but it also smooths a woman’s tummy, hips, thighs, and more.

Personalized Care You Can Trust

We want every patient to leave our Austin office looking and feeling their best. As such, we employ a unique, holistic approach to plastic surgery – taking the entire person into account when planning their procedure. Before your fat transfer breast augmentation, we will assess your body type, medical history, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals to ensure that our surgical approach and the projected results are completely aligned with your individual needs and expectations.

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What Are the Advantages of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

No implant required
Virtually imperceptible incisions
Breasts retain a natural look and feel
Patients tend to be highly satisfied with the results
Safe procedure with a low risk of complications

Am I a Candidate?

Our plastic surgeons confirm candidacy during a private consultation at our Austin office. However, fat transfer breast augmentation tends to be an ideal procedure for patients who:

Want to enlarge their breasts by one cup size
Possess enough excess fat elsewhere on the body for the transfer
Are in good physical health, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding

Planning Your Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Transformation

Scars + Incisions

The incisions required during a fat transfer breast augmentation are virtually invisible. The only cuts required are where we insert the cannula for liposuction and where we inject the fat tissue into the breasts. However, these spots are so tiny, they don’t result in significant scarring.

Investment

The cost of your procedure will be determined after the consultation. The investment required will depend on a number of factors, including the technical approach used to collect and transfer the fat cells, and the complexity of the procedure.

The Procedure:

What to expect

The fat transfer breast augmentation is a two-part procedure. The first involves performing liposuction anywhere on your body where excess fat is present. This could be your arms, thighs, buttocks, tummy, and more.

Once we have collected a sufficient amount of fat, we will cleanse and purify the cells before injecting them into your breasts. These injections will be performed at varying depths and locations to artfully sculpt a fuller and shapelier chest. Over time, these injected fat cells will establish a new blood supply, which should preserve the results over time.

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Your Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Results

Although fat transfer breast augmentation can be the ideal solution for many women, there is a limit to what it can accomplish. While breast implants can boost your chest by several cup sizes, you can expect an enhancement of about one cup size via fat transfer.

In addition, the added fat may provide a light lift, but if you have significant drooping, it cannot fully address that issue. During your consultation, one of our plastic surgeons will help you visualize your expected results and determine if this approach is an optimal fit for your goals.

What Will My Recovery Be Like Post-Surgery?

After your fat transfer breast augmentation, our surgeons will bandage the area and transfer you to a comfortable recovery room, where our team will monitor you for any complications. Afterward, a friend or family member can drive you home so you can complete your recovery privately.

You can expect a less intensive healing process with a fat transfer when compared to breast augmentation with implants. The initial recovery time typically lasts from three to seven days, with most of our patients returning to work within two weeks.

Making the Choice:

Breast implants or fat transfer?

To choose between implants and a fat transfer breast augmentation, you’ll need to evaluate your unique body and aesthetic goals. A fat transfer may be ideal if you want subtle volume and a natural enhancement. However, breast implants may be more in line with your vision for a dramatic transformation that you can customize with a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials.

Both procedures are safe and FDA-approved. However, because a fat transfer uses your body’s own tissue for the augmentation, there is no risk of your body rejecting the material.

Providers Who Perform Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation at Austin Face & Body

Dr. Chris Schneider

Dr. Chris Schneider is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, who also specializes in microsurgery. He is a native Texan who is proud to return home to the Lone Star State after nearly a decade of intense surgical training.

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Dr. Cain Linville

Double board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Cain Linville is an outstanding cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon who delivers exceptionally patient-centric care.

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Schedule a Consultation With Us

If you’re considering a fat transfer breast augmentation or smoothing your body with a fat transfer, please contact Austin Face & Body and schedule your private consultation. Our plastic surgery practice brings together top surgeons and innovators from all over the country, providing excellent patient care, warm service, and incredible results.