What makes a good candidate for breast fat transfer?
If you think that breast fat transfer sounds like the breast augmentation procedure that you would prefer, before you can go ahead, you will need to have your suitability for the surgery assessed. This is because, while fat transfer is a very safe and effective breast augmentation technique, it’s not necessarily the right surgery for everyone.
Typically, good candidates for breast fat transfer are people who:
Are looking for a natural-looking breasts
If you want to enhance your breasts by two or more cup-sizes, fat transfer isn’t going to be for you. This technique is suitable for patients who want to enjoy a fairly small and natural increase in their breast size. For a dramatic difference, you’ll need to look at implants instead.
Are in good health
As with other surgical procedures, good candidates are those who are in good health, with a stable weight and no ongoing medical issues.
Would like minimal scarring
One of the biggest benefits about breast fat transfer is that the injection sites used to insert the fat into your breasts are very small, leaving little to no marking. This is far more discreet than the incisions that are required for breast augmentation using implants.
Are concerned about rejection of implants
Since breast fat transfer uses your own body fat, there is absolutely no risk of your body rejecting the newly-injected fat. This helps to reduce the risk of complications experienced as a result of the procedure.
Would like the added benefit of liposuction
Since breast fat transfer involves using your own body fat, you’ll need to have a little lipo first. This gives patients the benefit of two procedures in one as liposuction will let you create smoother contours and more definition in the area that you choose to have the breast fat taken from.
Require a single breast to be altered
Breast fat transfer is a particularly popular procedure amongst patients with asymmetrical breasts and who are seeking to even up their size and volume, without dramatically altering them. Breast fat transfer is a successful method of enlarging the smaller breast to bring it into symmetry with the larger one.