Fat Transfer To Breasts
For many women, breast size is an important part of feeling healthy, attractive, and confident. You can work hard to get fit and slim down, but if you aren’t born with breasts that you love, surgery may be a good option. Breast augmentation with fat transfer / injections is the choice of many women who want to be their most confident and lead their best life by augmenting their breasts without the use of breast implants.
Is it possible to augment the breast with fat injections / transfer alone?
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to use your own fat to enhance other parts of your body? Dr. Long, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon has heard that question many times and would like to let you know that it is indeed possible. Dr. Long performs this procedure by using your own body fat removed during a liposuction procedure to enhance your breasts.The best candidates for the breast augmentation with fat injections / transfer are patients who have realistic expectations about what can be accomplished. You would be best suited for this surgery if you are looking for a mild to moderate enhancement your breast size while also interested in liposuction to shape your body as well.
Breast augmentation with fat transfer to breast / injections FAQ:
Is Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections right for me?
Female breasts are a reflection of youth and femininity. If you feel less feminine because your breasts are small, irregularly sized, not proportional to your body or depleted after pregnancy, then breast enhancement with fat transfer / injections (without breast implants) with Dr. Long may be the answer for you.
How can Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections change my appearance?
The appropriate breast size defines your female curves and body shape in relation to your waist and hips. Breast augmentation with fat transfer / injections with Dr. James Long can balance your body for a more pleasing figure. Your confidence in your looks and sex appeal can change the image you present to the world.
Can Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections improve my self-esteem?
Some women spend years feeling inadequate due to the size or appearance of their breasts. Lack of confidence in yourself can have a negative impact on your job, relationship and sexuality. The majority of women who choose to augment their breasts with fat transfer / injections are satisfied with the results. After enhancement, you may notice you feel less anxiety, depression or shyness with your new figure. Form-fitting clothing, such as swimsuits or items with plunging necklines, will highlight your new curves.
What will be used to augment my breasts with fat?
Dr. Long will use your own fat to augment your breasts. Dr. Long will perform liposuction of certain areas of the body, commonly the abdomen, flanks, back, etc., to harvest the fat that will be used to augment your breast. The liposuction performed can enhance your feminine shape depending on the areas addressed. Based on your body frame, breast shape, and overall expectations, Dr. Long will assist you in choosing an ideal breast volume that best fits you.
How is fat injected during Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections?
Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections with Dr. Long is a common procedure. Dr. Long will inject your own fat into distinct soft tissue layers of the breast to augment and reshape your breasts. These injections are performed through very tiny injection sites at different locations on your breast that will leave a minimal scar that fades with time.
What can I expect during Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections?
The procedure takes 3 to 4 hours to complete. Dr. Long closes the incisions with small stitches and places you in a supportive bra for your comfort during the recovery. Generally, breast augmentation with fat transfer / injections is performed on an outpatient basis. You will need to have a friend or family member drive you to and from the surgery center and assist for you for the first 24-48 hours after surgery.
What can I expect after Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections?
Patients may have varying degrees of temporary swelling, bruising and discomfort. Dr. Long will prescribe medication to help you with soreness after surgery. You will wear a special supportive bra after surgery. You will be up and moving around the day of surgery.
Depending on your type of employment, you may return to work between 7-14 days after your breast augmentation with fat transfer / injections. Stitches will be removed in 5 to 7 days. Swelling in your breasts may take a few weeks to disappear. Dr. Long will closely follow your recovery to ensure you are able to resume normal activities.
Is breast-feeding possible after Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections?
If you have breast-fed a baby before Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections, it is very likely you can do so after surgery. Statistically, small-breasted women have more difficulty breast-feeding, so augmentation rarely changes a woman’s ability to breast-feed.
Why choose Dr. Long for Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections?
Dr. Long is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, neck, breast and body. His residency and fellowship training followed by teaching at prestigious institutions have given him a unique set of skills to perform cosmetic surgery. Dr. Long helps his customers look their best and achieve their personal, social, and professional goals by providing natural looking results.
Why go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your fat transfer / injections?
Practitioners who are not residency trained and Board Certified to perform Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer / Injections have been found to have a higher rate of surgical complications. Among the most common patient complaints are minimal to no improvement, asymmetries, wound healing problems or worse. Always look for a surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Look for the ASPS logo, The Symbol of Excellence.