Am I An Ideal Candidate For Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement?
During your consultation for fat transfer breast enhancement, Dr. Killingsworth and his team of plastic surgery professionals will examine your medical history and your aesthetic goals to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. The ideal candidate is in good general health and a non-smoker. Patients lacking excess body fat may not be candidates for this procedure. Fat transfer breast augmentation is a good option for patients seeking enhanced breasts without the need for implants.
If you struggle from deflated breasts after pregnancy or breastfeeding, breast asymmetries, or simply wish to increase breast size or enhance breast shape, fat transfer breast augmentation in Atlanta may be right for you. In order to be a candidate, patients must maintain realistic expectations for the results of their fat transfer breast augmentation.
What Should I Expect During Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement?
Before the natural breast augmentation procedure begins, patients will be administered anesthesia. Typically, general anesthesia is recommended for this procedure. Fat transfer breast augmentation begins with the harvesting of fat. Using liposuction, a popular body sculpting procedure, Dr. Killingsworth and his surgical team will harvest fat from a previously agreed location on the body. During this procedure, a cannula is inserted below the surface of the skin and moved back and forth to dislodge the fat cells. Then, they are suctioned out of the harvest location to be transferred to the breasts.
Once the fat is harvested from the donor area, it is filtered to remove any impurities. Then, the harvested fat is placed in a syringe and injected into the breasts. This fat is injected precisely, ensuring it is placed in different tissue layers to promote more natural-looking results. Any incisions will be closed, and the treatment areas will be dressed to promote healing.
What Should I Expect After Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement?
Following fat transfer breast enhancement, patients may experience slight bruising, swelling, or discomfort. Because fat transfer breast augmentation uses a syringe to transfer the fat rather than creating an incision, the potential for scarring is much less. It may be recommended that patients wear a special surgical bra to help the transferred fat settle into place. Patients may experience discomfort in the areas where the fat was harvested from and will need to wear a compression garment on these areas to promote healing.
Before sending you home after the procedure, Dr. Killingsworth and his surgical team will provide detailed aftercare instructions. It is important that patients follow these instructions with care to minimize the recovery process and maximize the results. If you have any questions throughout the recovery period, we encourage you to call our office. Our staff is on hand to answer any questions you may have.