Fat Transfer to Breasts
in Houston, TX
Many women love the idea of fuller breasts, but don’t love the idea of implants. Fat transfer breast augmentation uses your own fat to enhance your curves, creates a subtle boost in size and shape, with the added bonus of simultaneously contouring other areas of your body. For women in Houston seeking a gentle, natural alternative to implants, Dr. Edgar Bedolla offers beautiful, natural-looking results.
Table of Contents
- What Is Fat Transfer to Breasts?
- What Are the Benefits of Fat Transfer to Breasts?
- Am I a Candidate for Fat Transfer to Breasts?
- How Is Fat Transfer to Breasts Performed?
- What Is Recovery Like for Fat Transfer to Breasts?
- What Results Can I Expect From Fat Transfer to Breasts?
- How Much Does Fat Transfer to Breasts Cost in Houston?
- Interested in Fat Transfer to Breasts in Houston, TX?
What Is Fat Transfer to Breasts?
Also called a fat transfer breast augmentation or fat grafting, this procedure is designed to modestly increase the size and enhance the shape of your breasts using fat harvested from other areas of the body.
While breast implants use silicone or saline to add volume, fat transfer uses tissue from your own body, making it an attractive option for patients who prefer subtle, natural results.
What Are the Benefits of Fat Transfer to Breasts?
There are several potential benefits of fat transfer breast augmentation, including:
- It’s completely natural—no foreign materials, such as silicone or saline implants, are introduced into the body, which some patients prefer for personal reasons.
- It comes with the added bonus of body contouring. Because liposuction is used to harvest fat for your breast augmentation, this procedure results in targeted fat reduction and enhanced breasts.
- It involves minimal scarring. Fat harvesting and injection uses tiny incisions, so there are no visible scars on your breasts.
- It has a lower risk of complications. Without implants, you can avoid the risks of complications like implant rupture, implant displacement, or capsular contracture.
Fat transfer is also a fantastic option for patients who wish to correct mild breast asymmetry, add natural volume to a breast augmentation with implants, or enhance the results of a previous breast surgery.
Am I a Candidate for Fat Transfer to Breasts?
You may be a good candidate for fat transfer breast augmentation if you:
- Are not interested in using implants to increase breast volume
- Desire a modest increase in breast size (typically about one cup size)
- Want a natural alternative to implants
- Are in general good health
- Do not smoke
- Have realistic expectations
To determine if fat transfer to breasts is a good fit for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bedolla by calling (281) 990-8487.
How Is Fat Transfer to Breasts Performed?
This is an outpatient procedure, typically performed under general anesthesia. Surgery takes a few hours, depending on the number of areas treated with liposuction and the amount of fat being transferred.
First, Dr. Bedolla will use liposuction techniques to remove unwanted fat from the areas you and he specified during your consultation. Common donor sites for harvesting fat include the abdomen, flanks, hips, and thighs. The harvested fat is then processed in a centrifuge, where the fat cells are purified and concentrated. Dr. Bedolla will then strategically inject the purified fat into specific areas of the breasts to sculpt a fuller, more shapely breast contour.
About 50–60% of the transferred fat will survive long-term, with the rest being reabsorbed and shed by the body. In anticipation of this natural process, Dr. Bedolla usually slightly overfills the breasts during the procedure.
What Is Recovery Like for Fat Transfer to Breasts?
Recovery after fat transfer to the breasts is usually quicker and more comfortable than a breast augmentation with implants. Swelling and bruising in both the breasts and the donor sites are expected and will resolve over time. Discomfort is usually managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
Since this is a dual procedure, you may need to wear two types of surgical garments: a compression garment and a surgical bra. The compression garments help encourage smoother contours and minimize swelling in the areas where liposuction was performed. The surgical bra helps support the breasts as the fat settles and anchors to the new blood supply. During this time, you’ll need to be careful with your breasts for a few weeks and avoid putting pressure on them, including sleeping on your sides or stomach.
Most patients can return to work and their daily routine within a few days. However, exercise and heavy lifting must be avoided for four to six weeks, or until Dr. Bedolla clears you.
What Results Can I Expect From Fat Transfer to Breasts?
Your new contours will be noticeable immediately, but your initial results will most likely be obscured by swelling. Over the next three to six months, as swelling subsides and the fat settles into its new placement, your final results will become more apparent. You can expect a subtle, natural-looking enhancement in the shape and size of your breasts, as well as slimmer contours wherever liposuction was performed, depending on the amount of fat removed.
Generally, your fat transfer breast augmentation results are permanent. However, they can be affected by weight fluctuations. To preserve your results, it’s essential to maintain a healthy, stable weight.
How Much Does Fat Transfer to Breasts Cost in Houston?
The cost of fat transfer breast augmentation varies depending on a number of factors, including the extent of surgery (such as how much fat is removed and what areas are targeted for liposuction), geographic location, anesthesia and facility fees, postoperative garments, and more.
To get an accurate cost estimate, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bedolla today—our team is happy to help!
Interested in Fat Transfer to Breasts in Houston, TX?
If you like the idea of a natural breast augmentation and want to learn more, it’s important that you seek the expertise of a highly qualified surgeon. Dr. Edgar Bedolla is a compassionate, board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, including breast enhancement procedures. To schedule a consultation, use our online contact form or call (281) 990-8487.
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