Achieve fuller, natural-looking breasts with breast fat grafting at Bellevue Plastic Surgeons. Led by Dr. George Marosan, this innovative procedure treats breast asymmetry, loss of volume after pregnancy or weight loss, and the desire for a modest enhancement without implants. Using VASER liposuction, Dr. Marosan precisely transfers your own fat to create beautifully sculpted, proportional breasts.
Overview
Breast fat grafting is a natural alternative to implants, offering you a subtle yet noticeable enhancement to your breast size and shape. Dr. Marosan uses VASER liposuction to remove fat from areas like your abdomen or thighs. The purified fat is then carefully injected into your breasts to add volume and improve contour. This technique is ideal if you’re looking for a modest increase of up to one cup size or want to correct asymmetry. It’s a minimally invasive option that uses your own body’s resources for beautiful, natural results.
Benefits:
- Utilizes your own fat for natural enhancement
- Avoids the use of implants and associated risks
- Improves body contour through VASER liposuction
- Offers a subtle, customizable increase in breast size
- Reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions
- Enhances breast symmetry and corrects minor deformities
- Provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional augmentation
- Achieves soft, natural-feeling results
- Results in minimal scarring and quicker recovery time
- Can be combined with other procedures for comprehensive body contouring
Visualize Your Results
With Vectra 3D, you can preview your breast fat grafting results before surgery. This advanced imaging technology captures detailed, three-dimensional photos of your body, allowing Dr. Marosan to create a personalized simulation of your post-procedure appearance.
You’ll be able to see how your enhanced breasts will look from various angles, helping you make confident decisions about your surgery. Vectra 3D ensures you have a clear, realistic expectation of the outcomes, making your consultation even more reassuring and precise.
How Natural Are the Results?
Breast fat grafting provides very natural results because it uses your own fat cells. The breasts will feel soft and natural to the touch, with no risk of implant-related complications. This method allows for a subtle enhancement of up to one cup size per session, making it ideal if you’re looking for a modest increase in volume.
During Surgery
Dr. Marosan begins by performing VASER liposuction to remove excess fat from areas like your abdomen, thighs, or flanks. VASER uses ultrasonic energy to break down fat cells while preserving surrounding tissues, allowing for more precise fat extraction. The liquefied fat is then suctioned out through small incisions, ensuring that the harvested fat is of the highest quality for grafting.
The fat is carefully purified, which removes any impurities and prepares it for injection. Next, Dr. Marosan will inject the purified fat into your breasts in small, controlled amounts. This ensures even distribution and a natural, symmetrical appearance. The procedure is tailored to your specific goals, whether you’re seeking subtle enhancement or a correction of asymmetry. The surgery is performed in our AAAASF-accredited surgical suite, typically under intravenous sedation. By the end, you’ll have fuller, more sculpted breasts with a soft, natural feel.
After Surgery
After your breast fat grafting surgery, you may experience mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort in both the liposuction and grafting areas. These side effects are normal and typically subside within a few weeks.
Dr. Marosan will recommend wearing a compression garment on the liposuction areas to aid healing. You can return to work within 5-7 days but avoid strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks. The results will gradually become more apparent as the swelling decreases, with the final results visible within a few months.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How Long Do Results Last?
The results of breast fat grafting can be long-lasting, but they depend on how much of the transferred fat survives. Typically, about 60-80% of the grafted fat remains permanently. Maintaining a stable weight helps ensure that your results last for many years.
Will I Need Multiple Sessions?
In some cases, you may need more than one fat grafting session to achieve your desired volume. This depends on your initial breast size, the amount of fat available for transfer, and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Marosan will discuss this with you during your consultation.
Are the Results Immediate?
You’ll notice an immediate increase in breast volume after surgery, but the final results will take a few months to become fully apparent as swelling subsides and the grafted fat settles. It’s important to be patient and allow your body time to heal.
What Are the Risks?
Like any surgical procedure, breast fat grafting carries some risks, including infection, fat necrosis (where grafted fat cells die), and the potential for lumps or unevenness. However, Dr. Marosan’s expertise minimizes these risks, ensuring a safe and effective procedure.
Can Fat Grafting Correct Asymmetry?
Yes, fat grafting is an excellent option for correcting breast asymmetry. By carefully injecting fat into the smaller breast, Dr. Marosan can create a more balanced, symmetrical appearance. This method allows for precise control over the final shape and size.
Will There Be Scars?
Breast fat grafting leaves minimal scarring. The small incisions used for liposuction and fat injection typically heal well and become nearly invisible over time. Dr. Marosan takes great care to place incisions in inconspicuous areas.
How Much Fat is Needed?
The amount of fat needed for breast grafting depends on your goals. Typically, fat is harvested from areas with sufficient excess, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Dr. Marosan will assess your body during the consultation to determine the best donor sites.
How Soon Can I Exercise?
You should avoid strenuous exercise for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery to allow the grafted fat to settle and ensure proper healing. Light activities, like walking, can usually be resumed sooner, but it’s important to follow Dr. Marosan’s specific post-op instructions.
Why Choose
Dr. Marosan?
Dr. George Marosan is a highly-skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in advanced fat grafting techniques. As a Total Definer (TD) Grand Master, he combines artistry with surgical precision to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results. Dr. Marosan is personally involved in every aspect of your care, and you can reach him 24/7 post-op. Schedule a consultation to explore how breast fat grafting can enhance your natural beauty.
