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Breast Augmentation: Implants vs Fat Transfer

If you’re looking for a way to enlarge or enhance your breasts, you are probably considering the question – breast implants vs fat transfer, but what should you really consider? Both are popular treatment options for breast enlargement. However, they are very different procedures. Let’s take a look at the difference between the two so you can choose the best treatment for you. 

A Quick Overview of Breast Implants and Fat Transfer 

Breast Implants 

With breast implants, your surgeon inserts implants to increase the size of your breasts. There is a range of breast augmentation and implant types available. Breast implant surgery can help enhance the contours of the body, enlarge and improve breast size, and help you feel more feminine.  

Breast Fat Transfer 

Natural breast augmentation via fat transfer

Another option is fat transfer breast augmentation. During the procedure, your surgeon will use liposuction to remove fat from one part of the body and inject it into the breasts. The treatment uses fat grafting techniques to remove the need for implants and create a more natural-looking fuller bust. 

The Difference Between Breast Implants and Fat Grafting Surgery

As you can see, there is a big difference between the two procedures, although they have some similar benefits. Here are the main differences between breast implants and fat grafting surgery

Breast Implants

The main difference between the two treatments is that one uses implants, and the other uses your own fat. This affects both the recovery time and the type of results you can achieve. The pros of breast implants are:

  • Implants produce a predictable size increase.
  • Current implants are safe and feel more natural than ever.
  • Implants can be removed. 

The downside of breast implants are:

  • There is a risk of implant rupture and leakage. 
  • Risk of capsular contracture.
  • Visible scars compared to fat injections. 
  • Not as natural as using your own fat. 

Breast Fat Transfer

Fat transfer to the breasts (280 mls each side) following thigh liposuction 900 mls fat removed.

Breast augmentation using fat transfer is considered a more natural approach as you don’t have to put anything into your body. Like any procedure, it has its advantages and disadvantages. The pros of fat transfer are:

  • Shorter recovery time. 
  • Little to no scarring. 
  • No foreign materials are used.
  • Two-in-one surgery with liposuction. 
  • No maintenance, unlike with breast implants.

The cons of fat transfer surgery are:

  • Difficult to remove fat once injected. 
  • Risks involved with fat grafting. 
  • Not suitable for very big size increase.
  • Risk of lumps and nodules in the breasts. 

Should You Choose Breast Implants or Fat Transfer Surgery?

No one procedure is better than the other. Instead, you must align your goals and wishes with the right procedure. For example, if you’re looking for a significant increase in size, fat transfer surgery isn’t ideal. In this case, breast implants are a better choice. Whereas, if you were looking for a slight increase and a fuller bust, fat transfer surgery would be suitable. As you can see, the best choice comes down to you and what you’re looking to achieve. By consulting with an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon, they can guide you on your journey to make the right choice.

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