Breast Augmentation via Fat Transfer

Breast augmentation using implants remains one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures each year. Many women choose to use implants to augment their breasts, but many are seeking a natural alternative. Breast augmentation via fat transfer can create a more proportionate, feminine appearance without the risks and responsibilities of breast implants. Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the greater New York City area, through his position on the advisory board of Regenyxmed.com  is actively involved in assessing fat transfer as an alternative to silicone based breast augmentation to women in Manhattan, Westchester, and the surrounding communities looking for a new way to augment their breasts.

What is Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

Fat transfer breast augmentation, sometimes called natural breast augmentation, is a combination procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to enhance breast shape and size. Fat is collected using liposuction and then injected into the breasts. There, the fat cells establish a new blood supply and act like natural breast and fat tissue. It can restore breast size, volume, shape, and symmetry just like traditional breast augmentation, but without the need for implants.

What is the Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Procedure Like?

The breast fat transfer procedure is a highly customizable procedure. First, liposuction is performed on an area of the body that has sufficient fat for the patient’s intended cup size. These areas typically include the stomach, thighs, hips, or love handles. Once the fat is collected, it’s processed and put into a sterile container for the fat injection process. The fat is then carefully injected into the breast tissue, ensuring a symmetrical and natural look. Once the fat grafting is complete, the patient is fitted with a supportive surgical bra for recovery. Breast augmentation fat transfer results can often be seen immediately; however, the issue is that up to half of the transferred fat does not survive the process. That is one of the principal reasons Dr. Rothaus is continuing to seek promising technologies to augment the percentage of fat that survives transfer.

Who is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation via Fat Transfer?

Women who have failed breast implants, unsatisfactory augmentation procedures, wish to avoid breast implants, or are dissatisfied with the overall shape, size, and profile of their breasts are all potential candidates for fat grafting breast augmentation. As with any surgery, candidates should be in overall good health and nonsmoking. Many patients seek out fat transfer breast augmentation after having children, during which they experienced deflation of their breasts and stubborn pockets of leftover “baby weight.”

It’s important to note that patients may not be good candidates if they have low amounts of body fat, unsuitable donor sites, or want to achieve a higher degree of augmentation than the fat tissue they have available. Dr. Rothaus will perform a careful examination to determine what results are possible based on each patient’s body composition.