Fat Grafting
Achieve fuller, more natural-looking breasts with Dr. Lisa’s expert fat grafting procedure. Sculpt your body and enhance your curves simultaneously.
About Fat Grafting
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, is a procedure where fat is harvested from donor areas with excess fat, such as the abdomen, flanks, and thighs, using liposuction. This harvested fat is then carefully injected into the breasts to naturally increase volume. Once in place, the injected fat must develop a new blood supply, with an average success rate of around 50%. This means that after approximately three months, the body reabsorbs the fat that does not establish a new blood supply. Depending on the desired volume, multiple procedures may be necessary.
Fat grafting can be combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift, or implant removal, offering a versatile approach to achieving your aesthetic goals.
- Hospital Stay: This procedure is performed in a fully accredited hospital under general anesthesia, typically as a day surgery.
- Recovery: Patients should plan to take at least one week off work. Donor sites may be sore and bruised initially, and there will be some swelling in the breasts, which will subside over time.
- Fees: The total cost includes three components: the surgeon's fee, anesthetic fee, and hospital fee. As this procedure is considered cosmetic, there are no applicable Medicare item numbers, and health insurance cannot be used. The estimated total fee is approximately $9,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas can fat be harvested from for grafting?
Fat can be harvested from areas with excess fat, such as the abdomen, flanks, and thighs.
How long does the fat grafting procedure take?
The procedure duration varies but generally takes a few hours, including the harvesting and injection process.
Is fat grafting permanent?
While fat grafting results are long-lasting, not all transferred fat will survive. The success rate is about 50%, and additional procedures may be required.
Can fat grafting be combined with other breast procedures?
Yes, fat grafting can be combined with breast augmentation, breast lift, or implant removal for enhanced results.
