Dr Christopher Prevel, Blog- Florida Plastic Surgery Institute

Is Fat Grafting to the Breast Safe For Breast Augmentation?

  

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Over the last several years, Plastic Surgeons have utilized Fat Transfer/Fat Grafting to aid in the Reconstruction of the Breast following Mastectomy/Breast Tumor surgery. When used for this purpose, the procedure is a safe and effective method for Reconstruction of the Breast. However, over the last 2 years, Wall Street Investors have funded several companies that promote the use of Fat Transfer for Cosmetic Breast Augmentation instead of Breast Implants to increase Breast Size. This is despite several significant disadvantages:

1. Fat Grafting will only reliable increase the size of the breast by 1/2 Cup.

2. Fat Grafting to the Breast can result in calcifications to the Breast that can be confused with early Breast Cancer. (Reference: ASAPS Patient Safety: Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation – What Women should know)

3. Fat Grafting can result in Breast Cysts and Lumps due to Fat Cell necrosis/death with resultant scarring that requires additional surgery for removal.

4. "The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in the interest of Patient Safety, do not recommend fat grafting for breast enhancement at this time. Because there is little clinical evidence available to document safety and efficacy, we urge patients to consider the procedure as one undergoing continued evaluation." (Reference: ASAPS Patient Safety: Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation – What Women should know)

Be certain that Fat Grafting is the procedure that is best to achieve your cosmetic breast goals. Fat Grafting is a widely accepted technique for Reconstruction of the Breast following Breast Cancer surgery, but is still a highly debated procedure for elective cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.