Breast Augmentation with Fat

The best candidates for breast augmentations with fat transfer want a moderate increase in breast size without implants. Candidates should have some unwanted pockets of fat in areas on the abdomen, hips, or thighs.  Oftentimes, the best spots are the love handles. It is important to note that Dr. Bray does not give full body contouring and shaping with this procedure. He liposuctions only enough for the breasts. Since Dr. Bray always examines the body holistically, he may suggest other areas for improvement to combine with the fat transfer.

Fat transfers are gaining popularity in recent years as safer and natural alternatives to implants. Unlike implants, fat is not a foreign object, so the body will not attack it. Although it is a safer alternative, there are certain criteria a patient should meet. Patients looking for a modest increase in size are excellent fits for fat transfers. Those looking for a dramatic increase in size should consider an implant instead. This is because an implant’s size is predictable; 50% of the fat, on the other hand, is metabolized by the body. On the same note, the patient’s breasts should not be overly saggy due to transferred fat being less of a dramatic change. Women in their 40s, or have experienced child-birth whose breasts require marginal enhancements are also very suitable candidates. Breast augmentation with fat transfer offers a subtle transformation and improvement. Therefore, the best candidates already have good skin elasticity, shape, and minimal asymmetries. 

Pinning down an exact cost is tricky, because it depends where the fat is being transferred from, how much fat, and if the patient requires any additional treatments. If a patient needs liposuction from multiple areas because of a lesser but even distribution of fat on the body, the price will be greater because of the increased complexity. If a patient has a targeted fat pocket, the price will be lesser.

Dr. Bray will always suggest other treatments for improvement if he believes the patient may benefit from it. As such, if the patient decides to add additional treatments, the cost will increase.

It is best to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bray to find a more accurate price range of your procedure.

Breast augmentation with a fat transfer will change the look and feel of your breasts  as well as the parts of your body where fat has been collected. Although approximately 50% of the injected fat is absorbed by the body within the first 3 months, the rest will be retained so long as there are no substantial weight fluctuations. It is best to undergo fat transfers when you are within at least 10 pounds of your ideal goal weight. 

In order for Dr. Bray to create as natural-looking a physique as possible, he strategically places the incision in places that are concealable. This is in conjunction with sutures that are placed beneath the thickest folds of the skin that are later removed. These suture placements improve the healing process of the wound. The actual incision is located in the armpit, crease, or fold, leaving it virtually invisible.

Fat transfers are very beneficial for those looking for modest, soft, permanent, and natural-looking results. Unlike implants, fat transfers do not involve invasive, foreign materials, meaning your body will not attack the augmentation, causing problems like capsular contracture. Secondly, fat transfers are permanent once the initial integration has taken place. Even though 50% of the fat is expected to be lost within the first 3 months, the remaining fat will be retained. With implants, they must be replaced eventually. Lastly, although the size options for fat transfers are more limited, the result is a softer, more natural-looking augmentation.