How Long Does Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Last?
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Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer
Fat Cells Injection
The injection of fat cells into the breasts are lasting and permanent because the transplanted cells develop their own blood vessels in order to supply themselves with blood and nutrients, acting like the natural fat that develops in the breasts. The body assumes that this organic and autologous tissue was produced within the breast and thus nourishes it, rather than trying to eliminate it.
However, it is important to recognize that not all of the transferred fat cells and tissue will survive. Typically, approximately 70% of the transferred fat survives, while the remaining about 30% dies. This phenomenon occurs only a few weeks after the breast augmentation procedure when the newly injected fat cells have not yet settled or begun to form their own blood supply required for survival. After the formation of healthy blood vessels, the transplanted fat cells will not undergo death spontaneously, so the results of the breast augmentation become permanent. A small amount of fat tissue may be re-absorbed by the body over the course of six-months after the initial procedure, but this change is typically undetectable.
Breast Augmentation Procedure
To reduce the risk of escalated death of fat cells after the breast augmentation procedure, your surgeon will take a number of preventative measures. An experience plastic surgeon will know how to gently and properly inject the cells into the breast tissue to lower the trauma experienced by the cells, thereby ensuring their survival. Depending on how the body has accepted the fat injections, it may be best for follow-up injections several months later to maintain optimal results.
Many women seeking a breast augmentation procedure opt for the use of fat grafts instead of breast implants because implants often necessitate a second surgery ten to fifteen years after the initial procedure. Additionally, there are long-term side effects associated with implants such as capsular complications, rotation, and/or displacement that are not seen in patients with fat transfer breast augmentations. Therefore, the use of fat grafts is a safe and effective way for natural-looking breast enhancement results.
Breast Augmentation
If you are interested in breast augmentation and would like to learn more about the procedure using fat transfer, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Craft to discuss your candidacy for fat graft breast augmentation, as well as how it can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
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