Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Beverly Hills, CA

You’ve heard of breast augmentation with implants.  But have you heard of the fat transfer breast augmentation women are raving about?

Fat transfer breast augmentation is literally the transfer of fat from one place on your body where you’d like to be slimmer — to the breasts. It’s a highly effective procedure for simultaneously getting rid of stubborn fat and enhancing your breasts. The results can be outstanding.

Patient satisfaction after fat transfer breast augmentation with Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Nicholas Lahar, M.D. is high. Women report loving the way their breasts can look larger while also being 100% natural.

What is Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

Fat transfer breast augmentation procedure in Beverly Hills is a cosmetic surgery that can enhance the size of the breasts and correct slight imperfections in breast symmetry and shape. It involves two smaller procedures: liposuction and the reinjection of body fat.

The goal of any fat transfer procedure is to slim one area of the body where there is excess fat and plump up another area (in this case, the breasts) where more volume is desired. Liposuction is performed to remove the excess fat. Most patients want liposuction on their abdomen, trunk, flanks or possibly on their upper arms or thighs.

The fat is then carefully processed and purified outside the body. Finally, your surgeon will reinject the fat into your breasts, taking care to create natural looking volume and curves.

Am I a good candidate for a breast fat transfer?

Patients who are dissatisfied with the current appearance of their breasts and would like more volume or symmetry are good candidates for a Beverly Hills breast fat transfer.

Patients may have lost volume due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or any other reason. Some patients have always wanted to add volume to their breasts.

One important thing to note about this procedure is that those who desire significant enlargement of their breasts may not qualify. Fat transfer breast augmentation can generally increase the size of a woman’s breasts by 25% to 50% of a cup size.

This can be a significant and notable increase for many women. But certainly, others who would like a bigger change may wish to pursue implants.

In order to be a good candidate for a breast fat transfer, patients must also:

  • Be non-smokers
  • Be in good overall physical health
  • Not be currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have adequate excess fat from which to harvest fat

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation benefits: achieve natural-looking breasts

Beverly Hills fat transfer breast augmentation can:

  • Increase the size of the breasts
  • Provide natural breast augmentation using the patient’s own fat
  • Fix imperfections such as dimples or asymmetry
  • Enhance cleavage
  • Achieve breast augmentation without major surgery or large incisions
  • Minimize the appearance of “trouble areas” and reduce stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen or flanks
  • Provide implant-free augmentation
  • Omit the need for regular implant imaging (no implants, so no possibility of rupture)

What to expect during the fat grafting to breast procedure

After anesthesia has been administered to the patient, liposuction will be performed on the areas of the body where fat is to be taken out.

Liposuction involves the creation of small incisions around the target area. Dr. Lahar will then use a special implement called a cannula to suction out the excess fat, leaving the area slimmer with natural contours. These incisions will then be closed, and the removed fat will be processed.

The final stage of the fat transfer process is the reinjection of the processed fat into the breasts. Before surgery, you and Dr. Lahar will have determined exactly where the reinjected fat should go in order to achieve your ideal breast shape and size. The fat will then be injected, leaving no scars behind.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation recovery

When compared with many other common plastic surgeries, there is minimal recovery required for fat transfer breast augmentation. Patients should take a short amount of time off work — usually around one week.

During this time, it’s important not to exert yourself physically or lift anything heavy. Wear your surgical bra and other garments according to your surgeon’s instructions. Do not expose your incisions to sunlight or water. Relax, rest, and eat healthy food.

Finally, be sure to treat your breasts tenderly, especially during the initial recovery period. Any undue stress, straining, or pressure on the area could cause the relocated fat to be reabsorbed by your body, thus inhibiting your results.

Potential risks and complications of fat transfer to breasts

Few risks are associated with fat transfer breast augmentation. However, all surgical procedures do come with possible complications. The most common risks associated with fat transfer breast augmentation include:

  • Infection
  • Fat necrosis (the death of fat cells)
  • Fat reabsorption (when the injected fat does not adhere in its new location)

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation cost Beverly Hills

Fat transfer breast augmentation combines liposuction from donor areas with precise fat injection into the breasts, making it a dual-procedure approach that naturally varies by patient anatomy and goals. This customization, along with Beverly Hills standards for expertise and care, directly influences your overall investment.

Other considerations to think about in regards to your fat transfer breast augmentation costs include:

  • Your surgeon’s experience and expertise
  • The number of places on the body where you’d like to get liposuction
  • The extent of liposuction
  • The extent of fat grafting (how much you want to augment your breasts with transferred fat)
  • Whether or not you plan to get implants, a breast lift, or another procedure like mommy makeover, tummy tuck or brazilian butt lift in addition to a fat transfer

FAQ

What are the cons of fat transfer breast augmentation?

There is always the possibility of infection, fat reabsorption, or fat necrosis with natural fat transfer breast augmentation. Other than these potential risks and other general risks associated with all cosmetic procedures, there are no major drawbacks to breast fat transfers.

How many cup sizes can you gain with fat transfer?

Fat transfer breast augmentation cannot enlarge the size of your breasts significantly. Most fat grafting procedures can increase the size of your breasts by approximately 25% to 50% of a cup size.

Does fat transfer to breasts hurt?

The procedure itself is not painful. After surgery, you may experience some soreness and pain, which will go away shortly and can be reduced with pain medication.

How much is a breast augmentation fat transfer in California?

Your breast augmentation using fat transfer cost will be based on several factors, including where you plan to have liposuction on your body and how much fat you want added to your breasts. The average fat transfer breast augmentation cost Beverly Hills patients will pay is around $8,000 to $15,000.

Is breast augmentation with fat transfer worth it?

Yes, the vast majority of patients who undergo breast augmentation with fat transfer are happy with their results.

How long does fat transfer into breasts last?

Once the relocated fat has settled into place, it should remain in place for life. However, general aging and weight fluctuations may augment your results down the line.

What is the success rate of fat transfer breast augmentation?

Depending on several factors, approximately 50% to 90% of the grafted fat should survive in its new location.

How long is the recovery for fat transfer breast augmentation surgery?

Most patients will need to take a short amount of time off work to recover from their breast fat transfer procedure. Initial recovery should be achieved after one to three weeks. It may take up to six months for all swelling to disappear.

How long do the results last following fat transfer breast augmentation?

Aside from possible fluctuations as a result of aging or weight changes, fat transfer breast augmentation should provide permanent results.