BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH FAT TRANSFER IN MIAMI

The results of augmentation with fat grafting are very different than with implants. The latter provides significantly more cleavage and upper pole fullness, or “perkiness,” than fat transfer. If this is what you want, implants will be better for you. Moreover, implant results can yield more dramatic results given the volume of an implant compared to the potential fat transfer volume is much higher. Also of note, fat grafting is permanent, and the results can fluctuate with body weight. Nevertheless, not all transferred fat survives (only approximately 75-50%), and repeated procedures are sometimes necessary. Given the above, a small amount of overcorrection is almost always carried out.

The results of augmentation with fat grafting are very different than with implants. The latter provides significantly more cleavage and upper pole fullness, or “perkiness,” than fat transfer. If this is what you want, implants will be better for you. Moreover, implant results can yield more dramatic results given the volume of an implant compared to the potential fat transfer volume is much higher. Also of note, fat grafting is permanent, and the results can fluctuate with body weight. Nevertheless, not all transferred fat survives (only approximately 75-50%), and repeated procedures are sometimes necessary. Given the above, a small amount of overcorrection is almost always carried out.

As mentioned above, fat transfer operations are not as powerful in terms of volume compared to implants. This is also because there is a fine limit on how much fat can be transferred. As an analogy, let’s compare fat grafted cells to grass seeds. In order for the grass seed to survive, it needs to be placed in an area surrounded 360 degrees by good soil. If many seeds are placed together as a group, not in contact with soil, many are not going to germinate and survive. The same happens with fat cells; however, the outcome is even worse, given the dying fat cells can form cysts and calcifications that may be palpable and even confused with cancer. As you see, augmentation and fat transfer results are different, but both have their benefits. Lastly, augmentation with both fat transfer and an implant (hybrid or “composite” breast augmentation) can be carried out depending on the patient’s preferences.

If you prefer using your own tissues for augmentation rather than an implant, are looking for more natural-appearing breasts, are not particularly looking for perkiness, do not want to have to worry about implant exchanges or potential implant-related issues in the future, and are ok with smaller changes, fat grafting is a great option for you. Several sessions can be carried out to gradually and safely augment the breasts if needed. Of note, if you are very lean, you may not be a good candidate for this procedure. A personal consultation will determine what is best for you.