Breast Fat Transfer Augmentation Gold Coast

Risks and complications of fat transfer breast augmentation

Although breast fat transfer is considered a more natural breast augmentation than other procedures, it will still pose some risks and possible complications. Side effects may include:

• Aching, pain or swelling
• Delayed healing
• Bruising, bleeding, or infection
• Breast asymmetry
• Scarring
• Skin sensation changes
• Fluid accumulation
• Blood clots
• Oil cysts
• Death of fat cells (fat necrosis)
• The chance that revision surgery will be needed to address complications

During your consultation, feel free to ask your doctor any questions that you may have or discuss any concerns relating to the risks and complications of fat transfer breast augmentation surgery.

Breast fat transfer augmentation benefits

The breast fat transfer procedure is often regarded as a more natural breast augmentation, as it does not involve the insertion of breast implants.

• Get natural-looking results: With a slight breast enhancement of around one to two cup sizes and a natural lift, your results will be more subtle than the outcome of breast augmentation procedures that require implants.
• Reshape other areas of your body at the same time: When fat is donated to the breasts from chosen areas such as the thighs, abdomen, and hips, the liposuction can help to sculpt the specific areas.
• Receive a less invasive procedure: Vaser liposuction and fat injections only need tiny incisions, making the risk of noticeable scars rare. Breast fat transfer procedure is also linked with fewer risks, and required a shorter recovery time than other breast enhancement surgeries.

How to prepare for breast fat transfer surgery

Your doctor will instruct you on how to prepare for your breast fat transfer augmentation procedure during your initial consultation, but in the meantime, some advice to follow as a guide can be:

• Buy comfortable and loose clothing that you can wear after your surgery
• Quit smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery, as smoking can delay healing and increase the risk of surgical complications
• Avoid particular medications that could increase the risk of excessive bleeding during and after your procedure
• Fill any required prescriptions that you will need
• Make sure you prepare some healthy meals
• Arrange for someone to pick you up from the hospital and, if possible, to help with tasks at home for the first few days after your procedure

Your breast fat transfer results

After a few weeks post-procedure, any swelling should have reduced, and you can start to see your new breasts. You will be able to see the results clearly at around six to eight weeks after surgery, and final results within six months. To achieve your desired results, you might need up to three or four fat transfers, but we use advanced techniques at Cosmos Clinic that ensure a fat survival rate of over 80 percent, so that one procedure will be as effective as possible. It is important to note that results will vary from person to person, and will be dependent on your individual needs and goals.

What makes me a good candidate for breast fat transfer augmentation?

If your goal is to achieve slightly fuller breasts with more definition and a natural lift, you may be suitable for a breast fat transfer augmentation. Other criteria that can determine if you are a good candidate for breast fat transfer can include:

• Physically and mentally healthy
• At a stable and healthy weight
• Firm and elastic skin
• Unsuitable for breast implants
• Non-smoker (or willing to quit before and after surgery)
• Realistic expectations as to what breast fat transfer can achieve
• No blood circulation issues
• Enough fat stores available on the other areas of the body to transfer to the breasts

To accurately ensure that a breast fat transfer procedure is right for you, we recommend booking a consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your individual factors and goals.

Will I have scars after breast fat transfer augmentation?

Scarring is quite rare, but if it does occur, breast fat transfer only requires small incisions to perform liposuction and inject fat into the breasts, and these incisions will be placed in discreet areas that can be easily hidden.

If I want fuller breasts after my breast fat transfer procedure, can I receive additional procedures?

You may be able to have multiple breast fat transfer procedures if you want to create fuller breasts, but they will need to be performed about three to six months apart.

Are breast fat transfer results long-lasting?

The fat that survives will stay in your breasts permanently, but as you are healing, your immediate results will appear bigger due to swelling and the appearance of fat cells that may not survive. Within about six months after your procedure, you can see your final results, which are permanent, however, fluctuations in weight after the procedure can slightly change the size of your breasts. Following a healthy diet and exercise routine will help you maintain your final results.

Can I have multiple breast fat transfer augmentation procedures to make my breasts bigger?

If you are unsatisfied with your results after your first breast fat transfer augmentation procedure, you may be able to have multiple procedures in order to create fuller breasts, performed three to six months apart.

Does fat transfer to the breasts increase breast cancer risk?

RACS has stated that fat injected into the breasts will not make it harder for radiologists to detect breast cancer if you go for a mammogram, and that fat transfer procedures carry the same risks as other breast augmentation methods. If you do go for a mammogram, we advise that you notify your radiologist that you have undergone a breast fat transfer procedure, so that they are aware that they will need to look out for any calcification that has occurred as a result of your procedure, and can determine the difference between this and the appearance of breast cancer. The fat transfer method has been widely accepted internationally for many years, and is often seen as a more natural breast augmentation method than others, as it will only need to use the fat that is already present in your body.

How long does the procedure take?

The procedure time is reliant on factors that will vary from person to person, such as the amount of fat that will need to be transferred to achieve the desired outcome. Generally, patients can expect to be in the operating theatre for about two to four hours.