What are the disadvantages?

Results from a breast enhancement using a fat transfer procedure are not as predictable as using an implant. A 300 cc implant is going to result in a 300 cc larger breast. With Fat Transfer, your results depend upon how much of the transferred fat survives in its new location. Fortunately, the plastic surgeons at Belcara Health are highly skilled in the meticulous techniques required for the successful transfer of fat and often see a well above-average survival of transferred fat and long-lasting results.

Fat Transfer for Breast Enhancement is most appropriate for patients who wish to modestly increase their breast size or make relatively minor adjustments to their breast shape. Large augmentation (AA to a C cup) is achieved better with breast implants. Also, you must have enough body fat to accommodate the procedure. Slender women may not have enough body fat in their donor areas.

What can I expect during recovery?

One week before returning to workn5-7 days before drivingn4-6 weeks wearing support garmentsnTwo weeks before light exercisenFour weeks before more strenuous exercise

How long will my results “last”?

The survival of the transferred fat and your results largely depends on the skills, experience, and expertise of your surgeon. To survive in its new location, your transferred fat must establish a new blood supply to receive the nourishment it needs to survive. When harvested and injected correctly, fat transfer procedure results should be permanent. It is normal for there to be a percentage of transferred fat that does not survive, which is why touch-up procedures are sometimes necessary.

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FAQ’s on Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer to enhance breast size and shape is a hot topic these days! We receive many questions about this procedure on a daily basis so we thought we’d provide answers to the most commonly asked questions here. What are the benefits? A Fat Transfer for Breast Enhancement procedure creates beautifully enhanced breasts that are …

How Long Does A Fat Transfer Last?

Before we dive into answering "how long does a fat transfer last?", let's talk about what a fat transfer is and what the procedure involves. What is a fat transfer? The term fat transfer – also known as Autologous Fat Transfer and Fat Grafting – refers to the process of taking fat from a donor …

Does a Tummy Tuck Leave a Scar?

A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure designed to reverses the changes many women experience with aging and after pregnancy, such as loose sagging skin around the waist and a stretched abdominal wall. The goal of this procedure is to restore a youthful “hourglass” shape and a flatter stomach. Unfortunately, it is impossible …

Facial Contouring – Better Results in Less Time

You’re ready to address your aging appearance, but who has time to sit around recovering? This Spring, turn back the clock with Facial Contouring at Belcara Health. At Belcara Health, our top-tier plastic surgeons use innovative techniques and advanced technologies to provide natural-looking, youthful results with minimal downtime. The Multi-Vector Lift Dr. Bradley Roberson has …

Are you Ready for Summer?

Summer is coming —are you ready? In summer clothes, you really notice the parts of your body that don't look and feel the way you'd like. While its completely understandable to think about corrective procedures while poolside or on the beach, the best time to plan a breast or body enhancement procedure is now. Why now? …