Breast Fat Transfer

Not everyone will be a good candidate for this type of breast enlargement. Because there are limitations as to how much fat can be removed from the body and placed into the breasts, fat transfer is best suited for patients who hope to achieve a modest increase in breast volume, typically up to one cup size. Additionally, very slender patients may not have sufficient body fat to see an optimum outcome.

The average price varies based on factors such as how much and where liposuction is performed and whether additional procedures are included at the same time. The total surgery fee will include the costs associated with the use of the surgery center, as well as anesthesiologist fees and Dr. Placik’s fees. Expansion devices are variably priced but typically cost less than implants. Dr. Placik and his staff strive to provide excellent value and can help you with cosmetic surgery financing to make your procedure even more affordable.

There are some distinct advantages in using fat grafting to increase breast size. However, there are some unique considerations that relate to the volume of fat transferred and the consequences of fat survival and implications for accomplishing a desired breast size as well as effects on future breast imaging. The results you’ll receive from fat transfer are long lasting, and you don’t have to be concerned about whether you’ll need additional surgeries to remove or replace implants. Some lumps may result as a consequence of fat loss and may require evaluation. fat grafting also avoids the risk of implant displacement, malposition, and rippling. However, the procedure does have its limitations too. Rather than asking which option is better, the real question is whether a woman is a better candidate for one type over another. The priority should always be on the technique that will deliver the best results for your goals.

Over many years of performing fat transfers in Chicago, Dr. Placik has found that some donor areas deliver better results more consistently than others. Although Dr. Placik will make every effort to harvest fat from an area you prefer to have slimmed down, whether that area is a possibility will be determined during your physical exam at your consultation.

Just like with any surgery, there are risks associated with fat grafting. Although this procedure typically doesn’t produce any side effects, it’s possible that you could develop an infection, have a negative reaction to the anesthesia or be dissatisfied with the final results. Loss of some of the transferred fat is inevitable and will produce a slight decrease in size from the immediate results but may also form lumps or cysts that require additional evaluation. In some cases, the procedure may need to be repeated in order to achieve the desired increase in breast size. During your consultation, Dr. Placik will discuss all potential side effects so that you’re fully informed before your procedure.