Alternatives to Breast Implants?

I appreciate your question

I perform a natural breast augmentation with fat. This can be removed from any unwanted areas including the breast itself as part of my lipo-lift procedure. I perform the fat grafting in multiple planes including under the muscle to give the best, most natural enhancement. Fat grafting is a great solution for someone who wants to bring their breast size up a cup or so and use natural tissue vs an implant. However, it can also be combined with an implant or used as a secondary procedure to fill in areas that are flat or thin. It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast feeding. It can be a little lump or hard at first but tends to soften over time. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast plastic surgery.

 

Best of luck!

   

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Thank you for your question. Another alternative to Breast Augmentation would be fat transfer to the breast. The plastic surgeon would liposuction areas of fat from an area and transfer fat to the breasts. However, I would consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago 

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Breast augmentation with a breast implant is one of the more flexible options for breast enhancement. Fat grafting is also another option. That being said you will have to have enough fat for injection and the size increase will be determined by the available fat. Best, realdrsix

fat grafting the secret alternate F2 breast implants for breast augmentation. Most likely it will take several operation to reach a fuller breast. That increases the cost up front but in the long run one saves with not having to ever replace an implant. Great choice when somebody is interested in liposuction of the body

There is nothing in the way of hormonal therapy, exercises, breast creams, or suction devices that will enlarge your breast. Fat grafting is one alternative though if you are concerned with breast shaping and a modest increase in cup size.

Also known as natural breast augmentation, fat grafting to the breasts offers patients an improved contour and self-image without implants.This procedure provides enhancement of up to one full cup size, and it may be used to enhance naturally small breasts or change the shape of the breasts to correct asymmetry or other issues. Women who have implants already may even use this procedure with great results to correct implant rippling or other issues.This procedure is performed in two stages. First, gentle liposuction using a small cannula is performed to harvest fat from one area of the body, usually the thighs, hips, or abdomen. This fat is then processed and prepared and injected into into the breast tissue in small amounts.

Great question. Fat grafting is a great alternative to enlarging the breasts. With any surgery there are risks. Fat grafting is safe because it does not require typical incisions,
though every medical procedure has risks. Anytime there is the use of
anesthesia, it brings its own set of risks. One benefit of using your
own fat cells is the lack of allergic reaction. However, there can be an
allergic response to the anesthesia. Fat grafting results can be varied because the percentage of fat
taken is unpredictable.
There is the risk that the results do not match expectations. Discussing
risks and expectations with the doctor, prior to the procedure, can
serve to minimize erroneous preconceptions. Next step for you is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.