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Fat Transfer in Lubbock, TX, West Texas, and New Mexico
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​​​​​​Your liposuctioned fat can be use for fat grafting to other parts of your body. This is called fat grafting, where the fat is transferred to augment volume in other areas such as the breast, buttock (BBL, Brazilian Butt Lift), pectoris muscle/deltoid (male body contouring).
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Natural Breast Augmentation in Lubbock TX, Midland Texas, and West Texas, and New Mexico
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Pros and Cons of Autologous Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. annually. However, not all women are keen on breast implants. For those who prefer a more natural approach, autologous breast augmentation offers an alternative by using fat transfer to enhance breast size. This method involves harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or hips, purifying it, and then injecting it into the breasts to achieve a natural look.
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Is Fat Transfer Better Than Implants?
Using your body's fat to augment your breasts has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding both options can help you decide whether fat transfer or implants are better suited to your needs.
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When to Choose Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
If you desire a mild to moderate increase in breast size and prefer to avoid implants, fat transfer breast augmentation is an excellent choice. However, for a significant size increase, implants are more reliable. Additionally, if you have sagging breasts, a breast lift with or without implants will provide better results than fat transfer alone.
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Pros and Cons of Autologous Breast Augmentation
Pros:
Natural Look and Feel: The procedure uses your body’s tissues, resulting in breasts that feel and look natural.
No Implants: Eliminates risks associated with implants such as rupture, capsular contracture, and implant displacement.
Minimal Scarring: Only small incisions are made for fat harvesting and injection.
Body Reshaping: Fat removal from areas like the tummy or thighs can enhance your overall body contour.
Cons:
Limited Size Increase: Typically results in an increase of up to one cup size, whereas implants can achieve a larger size increase.
Fat Reabsorption: There is a significant possibility that some of the transferred fat will be reabsorbed by the body, potentially altering the results.
Does Not Lift Breasts: This method does not address sagging breasts caused by aging, pregnancy, weight loss, or genetics.
Higher Cost: The dual benefit of breast enhancement and body reshaping makes this procedure more expensive than implants.
Considerations for Those with Less Body Fat
A common misconception is that slim women cannot undergo autologous breast augmentation. Skilled plastic surgeons can often harvest sufficient fat from slender women for the procedure. In some cases, very thin women might be advised to gain a few pounds before the procedure to ensure enough fat is available.
Why You Might Choose Breast Implants
Given the pros and cons of autologous breast augmentation, it’s essential to also consider the advantages of breast implants:
Advantages of Implants:
Enhanced Cleavage: Implants can provide more prominent cleavage.
Larger and Firmer Breasts: Implants can achieve a greater increase in size and firmness.
Consistent Results: There is no risk of fat reabsorption, leading to more predictable outcomes.
Lower Cost: Implants are generally less expensive than fat transfer procedures.
It’s noteworthy that implants are the choice for more than 95% of breast augmentation surgeries in the U.S., while fat transfer accounts for less than 5%. This statistic underscores the reliability and popularity of implants for those seeking significant breast enhancement.
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Does a fat transfer breast augmentation affect breast cancer risk or mammograms?
This procedure does not increase breast cancer risk, and mammograms are still effective. However, it can cause microcalcifications, which are usually benign but might require further tests to rule out cancer.
A fat transfer breast augmentation enlarges your breasts and slims the areas where fat was harvested. It carries fewer risks than implants but results in only a slight increase in breast size. For firmer breasts, consider a breast lift or implants.​​​​
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