Is a Breast Lift with Fat Transfer Right for You?

Many women consider a breast lift after pregnancy, childbirth, or just plain aging. The breasts tend to sag and deflate over time and make the woman look older and feel less self-confident. 

For women who want to increase breast volume, Chicago breast augmentation with implants is the most popular choice. But what if you don’t want implants? 

That’s where a Chicago breast lift with fat transfer can come into play. This procedure offers the chance to have lifted, larger breasts naturally. 

Some of the reasons women want a breast lift with fat transfer include: 

• Small breasts caused by genetics
• Chicago Breast asymmetry 
• Smaller breast size or shape because of pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Smaller breast size, shape, and volume from aging
• Sagging and drooping breasts 

If you are thinking about this procedure, below is important information to know. 

Why A Breast Lift With Fat Transfer? 

Breastfeeding is fantastic for the baby, which is why so many women choose it. But gravity, time, and weight can alter your breast tissue and make the nipple sag. This action can make the breasts elliptical instead of round. 

Further, there may be a loss of volume in the upper part of the breasts and additional tissue in the bottom of the breast. 

A breast lift will lift the position of the nipple higher as well as raise the sagging tissue. The result is a perkier and rounder breast that is higher on the chest. 

When fat transfer is added to the breast lift, volume is added naturally. Fat transfer involves the removal of fat with Chicago liposuction from the abdomen, sides, flanks, or lower back. 

Then, the fat is washed and processed before being injected into the breasts. 

Fat grafting does not provide the same volume as breast implants. But it will slightly increase the volume to as much as one cup size. 

Many patients like a breast lift with fat transfer because it allows them to have fat removed from a problem area and put into the breasts. This is a two-for-one procedure that can give your body an entirely new look! 

Other possible procedures with a breast lift with fat transfer are a Chicago tummy tuck or a Chicago thigh lift. 

Breast Lift With Fat Transfer Benefits

A breast lift with fat transfer offers many attractive benefits: 

All-Natural

Are you concerned about putting implants in your body? You aren’t alone. Some patients are leery of putting silicone or saline breast implants in their bodies. 

While both implant types are FDA-approved and considered safe, they come with potential complications. 

For example, one of the most common complications with breast implants is capsular contracture. This is where the scar tissue capsule around the implant contracts. This makes the breast look unnatural, and revision is necessary. 

Also, there always is a small chance the implant could rupture or leak. If that happens, you’ll need another implant. 

Fat transfer involves your own body fat, so there is no chance it will be rejected. 

Reshapes The Body

Fat transfer means you are taking fat from your body with liposuction and putting it into the breasts. Many patients love the idea of having – for example – a slimmer belly with slightly larger breasts. 

Other patients like to have their thighs or arms slimmed. Whatever your problem area is, this procedure can help. Imagine losing fat in an area you have wanted to for years. With a breast lift with fat transfer, you can make it happen in an hour or two. 

Minimal Scarring

Another reason some women don’t want implants is the procedure involves significant scarring. The incisions are usually under the breasts. While they aren’t visible in most situations, some patients simply don’t want them. 

There are only two or three tiny incisions on each breast with fat transfer. When they heal, the scars are almost invisible. If someone didn’t know you had the procedure, they’ll probably never be able to tell. 

Fewer Complications

Fat transfer has fewer complications because nothing is being implanted in the body. And, the incisions are so small there’s little risk of infection. 

And as mentioned above, you don’t need to worry about the implant rupturing, moving, or having something else happen to it. 

Recovery From Breast Lift With Fat Transfer

Fat transfer surgery is quicker to recover from than breast augmentation with implants. This is because you only need to recover from liposuction and the fat transfer, which are both less invasive than implant surgery. 

Most patients recover from this procedure in three or four weeks. It can take two or three months to recover from traditional breast augmentation. 

Considerations With Fat Transfer

Choosing a board-certified surgeon for your fat transfer and breast lift is essential. The reason is that fat is tricky. If the surgeon injects it carefully and skillfully, some fat will still not survive the transfer. 

It’s estimated that 30% or 40% of the transferred fat will not survive the operations.  This is normal, but the surgeon must account for this carefully during the procedure. If they don’t, you could have subpar results. 

Also, it’s challenging to get more than 1 additional cup size from fat transfer. But for many patients, fat transfer with a breast lift is the most desirable option. 

Summary

Fat transfer with a breast lift can be a fantastic option for women who lost volume because of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss. It also is appropriate for those who have a few ‘trouble areas’ that seem to be immune to diet and exercise. 

Women who want fat transfer with their breast lift often don’t want a synthetic material in their bodies. So, natural breast enhancement surgery is a great fit for their goals. 

Request A Breast Lift With Fat Transfer Consultation 

Thinking about a breast lift with fat transfer in Chicago? Dr. Otto Placik is proud to serve Chicago area patients at his practice. He’ll go over the options, goals, and more to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for this procedure. 

References

• Breast Lift With Fat Grafting Can Be Beneficial For Mothers After Breastfeeding. (2019). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/breast-lift-with-fat-grafting-can-be-beneficial-for-mothers-after-breastfeeding
• Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation. (2020). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation