The decision to undergo a breast augmentation mammoplasty or breast implant procedure is not made without due consideration. So, for someone considering this procedure, it’s worth knowing that breast volume can be enhanced without implants.
In a interview with Beauticate, Dr Rastogi discusses the latest innovation in breast augmentation mammoplasty, Autologous Fat Grafting (or Fat Transfer), which uses a patient’s own body fat to augment the breasts. This is done using specialised liposuction and injection techniques.
If you’re considering a fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty, you can speak with Dr Rastogi in a private consultation.
What is fat transfer breast augmentation (mammoplasty)?
When it comes to breast surgery, many women are looking for an increase in breast volume. For this reason, breast augmentation mammoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries out there.
But not everyone who desires more breast volume wants implants. Thankfully, due to a combination of techniques, cosmetic surgery specialists such as Dr Rastogi can perform augmentation surgeries without needing implants. They do this with fat grafting – the process of moving fat from one part of the body to another.
Sometimes called autologous fat grafting, a fat transfer breast augmentation (mammoplasty) is a common alternative to implants. It caters to patients who want an increase in breast size but also desire a softer and more subtle result.
What happens during a breast fat transfer?
The process of harvesting fat tissue from a part of the body begins with liposuction. The exact area will vary from patient to patient, depending on where they store unwanted fat, such as the hips or thighs. The cosmetic doctor makes small, careful incisions in the area and inserts a cannula through which the fat is removed.
The fat is then processed to purify the fat cells, ready for injection into the breasts. Dr Rastogi carefully administers them into the breasts. Since the procedure uses fat from the patient’s own body, there is typically a high rate of fat cell survival.
How does it differ from a traditional augmentation mammoplasty?
There are a few key differences between fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty and the traditional technique using implants.
For one, fat grafting to the breasts doesn’t involve using implants. Rather than augmenting the breasts with foreign material, the procedure uses fat tissue from a different area in the patient’s own body. This means there are two treatment areas: the area where the fat is taken (donor site) and the breasts.
Also, the incisions are smaller. During a traditional breast augmentation mammoplasty, Dr Rastogi must make incisions large enough for implants to be inserted. This is not the case for fat grafting. The liposuction used in fat grafting only requires small incisions.
What are the pros and cons?
While fat grafting has several possible benefits, it might not be for everyone, as each patient has different desires and goals for their surgery. Before you commit to a procedure, make sure you weigh the pros and cons and understand the risks.
Here are some pros and cons of fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty:
The PROs:
- Less invasive – Because of the small incisions used for liposuction, the procedure is considered less invasive than traditional breast augmentation mammoplasty, with a shorter recovery.
- Multiple areas at once – This procedure allows patients to benefit from fat reduction in one area of the body and fat increase in the breasts in the same procedure.
- Subtle results – Fat grafting’s results are more subtle than those achieved with implants. However, keep in mind that results will vary.
- Uses patient’s own fat – The procedure uses the patient’s fat tissue, which means no foreign materials are put into the body.
The CONs:
- Multiple areas need to heal – Since fat must be extracted and then injected, multiple areas of the body will need to heal after the procedure.
- Less dramatic results – Patients who desire a more significant increase in size may be more suited to implants.
- Requires excess body fat – The doctor will need to harvest the fat from somewhere, meaning patients who don’t carry much excess body fat may not be suitable.
- Risks – Like all surgeries, there are risks involved. Make sure you understand the risks and possible complications before your procedure.
With so many things to consider, how do you know if the procedure is the right one for you? The best way to answer this is to get a professional opinion and speak to a qualified cosmetic doctor like Dr Rastogi.
Typically, candidates for fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty are seeking a less extensive surgical alternative to getting breast implants. Patients should be healthy, with realistic expectations, and should understand the risks and recovery involved.
Consult Dr Rastogi about fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty in Sydney
Dr Rastogi is attentive to his patient’s needs and aims to create treatment plans that suit individual preferences and desires. By consulting with Dr Rastogi about why you are seeking breast augmentation mammoplasty and what you hope to achieve, you can gain a clearer idea of which surgical options are best suited to you.
Book your consultation in Sydney to learn more about fat transfer breast augmentation mammoplasty and how it may suit your goals!
