Understanding Breast Fat Transfers
When looking to understand how breast fat transfers work, we must first understand the two parts of the procedure. These two elements are liposuction and fat injection.
Liposuction
During the liposuction phase, fat is transferred from certain areas of your body. This could be from one or multiple areas such as:
- Thighs
- Hips
- Stomach
- Bottom
- Arms
- And other areas
This procedure is often an added bonus as many people have tried to lose weight in these areas before through either exercise or dietary means. When undergoing a breast fat transfer, we manage to use your unwanted fat instead of discarding it.
Fat Injection
The fat injection phase uses the fat that has been removed from a part of your body to volumize the breasts. Firstly, fat is removed from the other liquids that have been taken during the liposuction phase. After this, the fat is injected into each breast using fine needles.
3 important things to know about Breast Fat Transfers
Are Breast Fat Transfers painful?
Breast fat transfers are usually conducted under general anaesthetic, hence, the procedure itself should not be painful.
During your downtime period, there may be some minimal pain whilst your body recovers. It’s important to remember that pain is subjective and severity can be experienced differently between patients.
Additionally, you may be offered pain medication in order to help you feel more comfortable during your downtime.
What are some of the advantages to having a Breast Fat Transfer?
People choose to have breast fat transfers for all sorts of reasons. The major reason is usually to enhance the size or shape of one’s breasts; however, there are other benefits to having a breast fat transfer.
When removing fat from other parts of the body, this may result in a slimmer figure, which can positively affect an individual’s self-esteem. Additionally, as you are using fat from your own body, results may look more natural.
Do implants have to be changed every few years?
Breast fat transfers are not for everyone; however, many people in Australia may benefit from the procedure if the results match their desires. Some examples of common reasons why you may be a good candidate for a breast fat transfer include if you desire to:
- Increase your breast size by one cup
- Remove stubborn fat pockets
- Have long lasting results
- Correct breast asymmetry
These are just 4 examples of why many Australians choose to have breast fat transfers.