Breast Augmentation with Fat – An alternative approach.

Central Florida including Orlando and Winter Park

he female breast is made up of breast tissue and fat, so the most natural material for breast augmentation would be your own fat. Plastic surgeons have understood this for some time; but concerns about the ability of grafted fat to survive as well as other concerns related to effects on detection of breast cancer, have made surgeons proceed with caution.

Over the last few years improved fat grafting techniques, have resulted in significantly improved results as well as alleviated previous concerns regarding the detection of breast cancer.

It is now possible to provide predictable results using your own fat for breast augmentation for small to moderate size breast augmentation such as a B or C cup, or larger if you already have moderate size breasts.

Previously, fat grafting for breast augmentation would usually require multiple procedures in order to get the desired breast size; but now by preparing the breast with a simple tissue expansion device prior to the fat grafting procedure, it is possible to obtain excellent results with just one fat grafting procedure.

As we obtain a better understanding of fat grafting, we are also understanding that fat is a rich source of stem cells with the ability to enhance healing and facilitate the restoration of normal tissue when tissue has been injured such as after radiation for breast cancer. So it is now possible to perform fat grafting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer, as well.

At the Bougainvillea Clinique we now offer breast augmentation using your own fat, combining liposuction and fat grafting with the Brava® device to obtain predictable and extremely natural results. Of course fat grafting eliminates any risks related to breast implant procedures such as loss of nipple sensation, capsular contracture or hardening, or implant deflation. Fat grafting can also be used to cover saline implant rippling.

An added advantage of course is that on can now enjoy the benefit of liposuction to reduce the unwanted bulges around your stomach and thighs, and at the same procedure use the fat removed to enhance your breasts. Using meticulous liposuction techniques and newly developed instruments to gently harvest and prepare the fat, the procedure can now be done much more economically than before, with minimal discomfort, rapid recovery, and high predictability of fat survival.

This procedure is not for everybody, particularly very slim women who want fairly large breasts, but it is ideal for women with moderate size breasts who have lost volume after pregnancy who want their youthful fullness restored, while at the same time flattening those unwanted bulges that have developed over the years. It is also ideal for younger women who only want a moderate enlargement, but want to avoid the use of breast implants. For the best and most predictable results, the individual must also be prepared to use the Brava® system for a few weeks prior to the grafting procedure and for a week after the procedure.

For more information about liposuction combined with fat grafting for breast augmentation contact us to schedule a consultation at the Bougainvillea Clinique.

4355 Bear Gully Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-678-3116