3 Reasons to Go With a Fat Graft Over Breast Implants

Breast augmentations have become increasingly popular among women. Several advances in these procedures, such as fat transfers to the breasts, have been considered breakthroughs in the cosmetic industry and provide patients with an alternative to implants.

A marked increase in women seeking breast augmentation by fat transfer has been observed in recent years. A fat transfer breast augmentation involves harvesting fat from one area of the body and injecting it into the breasts.

Even though it requires more technical skills than breast implant surgery, a fat graft offers several distinct advantages, three of which we'll explore below.

Natural-Looking And Feeling Breasts

Society's preferences regarding breast shape, size, and feel tend to evolve. However, one thing that has remained constant is a predilection toward natural-feeling breasts. Fat transfer breast augmentation offers a unique solution that did not always exist by using one's own fat to fill and lift the breasts.

While this is a breakthrough in cosmetic procedures, it is essential to mention that a fat transfer does not increase breasts' size as substantially as implants.

That's because you can use only so much available fat that can be extracted from your body. Therefore, consider that undergoing a fat transfer breast procedure is best for you if you're interested in a moderate increase in volume. 

Less Risk of Rejection or Other Complications

Fat grafts are considered less risky when understanding the possible reactions implants can cause. For example, breast implants can leak, resulting in medical complications if not treated adequately. 

In rare yet severe cases, breast implants can result in an autoimmune disorder, in which your immune system begins to attack your own body due to the presence of the implant. 

Autoimmune disorders do not occur with fat transfers, given that the fat molds itself into where it's injected. Implants are composed of foreign objects toward which the body can sometimes react negatively. With fat transfers, the main risks come from the procedure itself, which can result in side effects like bruising, infection, or post-operative nausea. Nonetheless, approaches like AirSculpt® allow patients to remain awake as they enhance the breasts, avoiding the risks of general anesthesia and implants alike.

Remove Fat While Enhancing the Breasts 

Fat graft breast augmentations are growing in popularity throughout the United Kingdom because the treatment offers double the benefits. 

Patients harvest fat from one area to contour their breasts, meaning they achieve a slim, toned look in one body part while providing natural fullness to the breasts. 

A Superior Line of Fat Grafting: AirSculpt®

If you want to guarantee the best quality fat graft for your body, opt for one of Elite Body Sculpture's AirSculpt® Fat Transfers.

This exclusive fat grafting approach delivers a dramatic enhancement without requiring a scalpel, needle, stitches, or general anesthesia. AirSculpt® is so precise that the average downtime is only 48 hours, with patients noticing almost instant results that improve as swelling subsides. 

Our landmark breast augmentation procedure, the AirSculpt® Up A Cup™, is performed in the following steps: 

1. The Elite Body Sculpture surgeon numbs the fat extraction site with an AirPen, which uses pressurized air differentials to administer a local anesthetic. 
2. A biopsy punch forms a symmetrical opening just two millimeters wide. No scalpel cuts are required, as is the case with traditional liposuction fat transfers and breast implants. 
3. When the fat is ready, the AirSculpt® cannula removes the fat from the area with a delicate plucking motion.
4. The fat is collected and cleansed, and the cannula is placed in reverse. Steps 1 and 2 are then repeated on the breasts. 
5. The fat is strategically injected and used to contour the breasts to their desired appearance. Whether it be restoring symmetry, providing a modest or moderate enhancement, or helping re-fill the breasts after pregnancy, this procedure offers a range of customizable solutions.  
6. The apertures formed by the biopsy punch are naturally left to heal, leaving a freckle-sized mark on each area.

Give our London body contouring office a call for more information and to schedule a consultation!