Breast Fat Grafting
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Breast fat grafting is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that uses your body’s fat to enhance breast volume, improve shape, and address contour irregularities. This is a natural alternative to traditional breast augmentation in Plymouth and Rochester.
Whether restoring volume lost due to aging, pregnancy, or prior surgeries, or refining breast symmetry and texture, Dr. Steven R. Jacobson offers expert care utilizing precise fat transfer techniques
What is Breast Fat Grafting?
Fat injections (micro fat grafting) can restore volume and reshape a breast that has become depleted due to aging or weight loss, or to restore a localized area that has been removed due to biopsy or excision. The procedure can be combined with other breast surgeries, such as a breast lift, augmentation with (or without) implants, revision implant surgery, or reconstructive breast surgery. It can add the ‘finishing touch’ or be a standalone procedure.
The harvest area (where the fat is removed) is usually the abdomen, love handle area, or thighs. Fat injections play a critical role in achieving a beautiful rejuvenation that provides an immediate and lasting benefit when used precisely and skillfully. Fat grafting has revolutionized reconstructive and aesthetic breast procedures. Dr. Jacobson utilizes this technique in many cases and is considered an expert.
Why Undergo Breast Fat Grafting?
Breast fat grafting is a procedure where fat is injected into the breast to create more volume. It can also conceal any defects in the breast, such as dents or dimples.
Breast fat grafting is a good alternative for women who want larger breasts but are opposed to breast implants. Fat grafting is also a possibility for women who currently have breast implants.
Benefits of Breast Fat Grafting
Breast fat grafting offers several key benefits:
- Natural Appearance: Uses your fat for a soft, natural look and feel.
- Improved Shape & Volume: Enhances breast volume and can correct asymmetry.
- Versatile Solution: Ideal for those seeking an implant alternative or addressing volume loss.
- Minimal Scarring: Small incisions lead to minimal scarring.
- Dual Benefit: Improves both breast appearance and contours the donor areas.
- Long-Lasting Results: Provides permanent volume enhancement.
- Reduced Risks: Avoids complications associated with implants.
Am I a Good Candidate?
This procedure uses your fat and not silicone implants. It is especially beneficial for women who are unhappy with their breasts but also have excess fat. Women who have lost a lot of breast volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding are good candidates for this procedure. Patients who have had their breast implants removed may also be suitable candidates for breast fat grafting to regain some volume.
Good candidates are physically healthy and are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Ideal candidates have realistic expectations in terms of results.
The Procedure
The majority of breast fat grafting procedures are performed under general anesthesia. Breast fat grafting begins with Dr. Jacobson selecting the area(s) of your body to harvest the fat. The harvest is done by manual liposuction. If there is a particularly high amount of extra fat in one region, it may be the only place used for harvest. After harvesting, the surgical team will refine and concentrate the fat by eliminating oil, blood, and water with a centrifuge.
Dr. Jacobson will then meticulously sculpt each breast with the refined fat, giving it a natural appearance. This will involve injecting small amounts of fat, passing through tiny openings in the lower breast fold and areola. It takes 2-3 hours to complete the process.
Recovery
The number of donor sites Dr. Jacobson uses for fat grafting determines the length of your recovery. After the surgery, compression garments and dressings are applied to the harvest areas.
You may experience some discomfort, which can be effectively treated with oral pain medication. Minor bruising and swelling at the treatment areas are common and will resolve within 2 to 3 weeks.
What Results Can Be Expected?
A typical fat transfer surgery can enhance your breasts by an average of one cup size. Further expansion would almost always necessitate additional fat transfer surgeries. Most of the transferred fat will take up a new blood supply in the breast to allow it to thrive there. All breast volume that persists for four months after surgery will be permanent.
Cost of Breast Fat Grafting
The cost of breast fat grafting varies depending on the complexity of your case, the number of donor and recipient sites, and whether it is combined with other procedures. Because each patient’s needs are unique, pricing is individualized. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jacobson to receive an accurate estimate tailored to your goals.
Why Choose Jacobson Plastic Surgery
Dr. Steven R. Jacobson is a recognized expert in fat transfer breast enhancement, known for combining surgical precision with an artistic approach to deliver natural, balanced results. With extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, he tailors each treatment to the patient’s unique anatomy and goals.
Dr. Jacobson’s commitment to patient safety, thorough consultations, and personalized care provides patients with the highest quality treatment in a comfortable, supportive environment serving Rochester and Plymouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As one of the most well-regarded plastic surgeons performing breast fat grafting surgery, Dr. Steven R. Jacobson is here to answer all your questions about micro fat grafting. To confirm whether you are an ideal candidate for breast fat grafting, contact us today to schedule your in-person consultation.