This Article Has Been Medically Approved By Dr. Timothy Connall
One of the most common aesthetic desires is to have a bigger bust size. Many women seek to increase the fullness of their breasts to create the shape they want. This has led breast augmentation to become one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures.
While most breast augmentations are performed using silicone or saline implants, many patients want to have a more natural option. Fortunately, there is a way to increase the size of your breasts using your own body fat. Learn more about breast augmentation with fat transfer here.
Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
Breast augmentation with fat transfer is a plastic surgery procedure that uses your own body fat to increase your breast size. This procedure combines both liposuction and fat grafting to enhance your figure.
During a fat transfer breast augmentation, liposuction is used to harvest fat cells from certain areas around the body. This can include the stomach, thighs, flanks, and the back. This fat is gently suctioned from the specified area, purified, and then injected into the breast to add fullness. The fat harvested during a fat transfer procedure is purified before being injected back into the body. An added benefit that most patients love is that the liposuction sites are thinned and sculpted to refine your figure.
Select a Competent Doctor
Selecting a competent doctor for fat transfer surgery is crucial for both your safety and the success of the procedure. This surgery involves transferring fat from one area of the body to another, requiring a high level of skill to achieve natural-looking results and avoid complications. An experienced and board-certified surgeon will have a thorough understanding of body contours, fat survival rates, and proper injection techniques, reducing the risk of uneven fat distribution, infection, or other serious complications. Additionally, a qualified doctor will prioritize your health, conduct a detailed consultation, and provide personalized care, ensuring you achieve the aesthetic goals you desire safely.
Dr. Connall is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed this procedure successfully and routinely over the last 20 years. Our patients benefit from his experience and acute attention to detail with the most fabulous results.
Fat Transfer vs. Implants
While both breast implants and fat transfer to the breasts can increase the size of your breasts, fat transfer is a more subtle option. Patients looking for a dramatic change in the size of their breasts may not see the results they want using fat transfer. Fat transfer adds a subtle increase in volume, whereas implants can add a more significant increase.
Augmentation with fat transfer can present unique benefits for patients. It can help you drop stubborn fat from areas like the stomach and thighs while slightly enlarging the breasts. Breast augmentation using implants only changes the appearance of your breasts while leaving the rest of your figure as it is.
Enhancing Your Breasts with Fat Transfer
If you are looking to enhance your breasts by increasing their volume, The team at Esprit Cosmetic Surgeons can provide more insight into the different types of breast augmentation. Our team has one of the greatest experiences of breast fat grafting of any office in the Pacific Northwest- Dr. Connall was one of the first surgeons to use fat grafting in breast augmentation and other aesthetic breast procedures. Consulting with Dr. Connall can help determine whether breast implants or fat transfer is the better option for you. Learn more about breast augmentation.