Breast augmentation with transfer, also known as autologous fat grafting, is a minimally invasive procedure for subtly improving the size and shape of the breasts. It provides an easy alternative to people who either do not want invasive implant-based augmentation with associated revision sessions, or introduction of foreign objects into their bodies.
Breast augmentation with fat transfer in Dubai uses your own fat mass to enhance the volume of your breasts. It employs the liposuction technique to harvest healthy fat cells and transfer them to the breasts to make them shapelier, voluminous, and symmetrical. This blog discusses the major life-long benefits of this treatment to help you understand the procedure in a better way.
How is Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Performed?
The surgery typically involves the following steps:
Consultation: The whole procedure begins with a detailed consultation session with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who assesses your body, evaluates your medical history, and determines your suitability for the surgery. The expert also discusses your preferences and expectations to design a tailor-made plan that meets your needs.
Marking Target Sites: First off, Plastic Surgeons mark the sites which are to act as donors and the recipients for the required fat tissue during breast augmentation.
Anesthesia: General anesthesia or local anesthesia with intravenous sedation is next administered. This is done to ensure that the patient remains pain-free during the surgery.
Incisions: Plastic Surgeons now draw incisions on the donor areas like the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, or the back. The incisions tend to be small and are no longer than 4mm.
Fat Extraction: A tumescent solution containing lidocaine is injected into the donor sites to loosen the fat cells and numb the region. In the next step, ultrasound energy, laser, or physical movements can be used to dislodge the fat cells which are then collected in a container with the help of a smart cannula.
Fat Purification: The obtained fat is then quickly processed in a centrifuge or a special filter to separate and discard the impurities. The end result is a healthy fat that is ready to be injected.
Fat Transfer: Fat transfer consists of injecting the harvested fat with the help of a syringe and cannula into the breasts. Plastic Surgeons perform this step very carefully to distribute the cells evenly.
Closing of wounds: Finally, the incisions are closed with the help of sutures. Providers place compression garments around the donor areas to reduce swelling and discomfort. The whole procedure takes 1-3 hours in total.
Recovery: The recovery period and the downtime for fat transfer breast augmentation is about one week to ten days. A surgical bra is normally worn during recovery to support the breasts that are actively healing. Most patients are able to resume daily routine after first 2 weeks, and the swelling subsides substantially within 4 weeks.
Results: The increase in breast size seems natural once the scars fade away. The fat settles in the breasts permanently and the patients can preserve the scar-less outcomes for longer periods by following a healthy lifestyle.
Long-lasting Benefits of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Patients can expect to obtain the following benefits from the procedure:
- Subtly increased breast size
- Perkier breasts with youthful shape
- A fuller top and bottom half
- Sculpted donor sites with defined contours
- Natural-looking permanent or semi-permanent outcomes
- Low risk of infection
- Shorter recovery time
- Scar-less results
Do You Want to Discuss Your Case?
If you are interested in seeking advice or knowing more about breast augmentation in Dubai, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
