Fat grafting breast augmentation - Must knows - Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Clinic

How we wish we can eat and eat but gain fats only in certain parts of our body we want to, like perhaps our breasts? Unfortunately, we cannot choose which part of our body we want our fats to go to.

Bigger breasts with just a prick of a needle!

But what if we can transfer the unwanted fats from other parts of our body to our breasts? Imagine being able to choose to slim certain parts of our body, and at the same time, make our breasts bigger, killing two birds with one stone!

For those who want bigger breasts but are apprehensive to use breast implants, fat transfer breast augmentation is the next best option to consider!

Read on to find out more!

What is the golden ratio for breasts?

Big yet natural looking and beautiful breasts can only be made by considering the golden ratio for each individual. Not everyone looks good with D-cup or E-cup breasts!

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Optimal ratio for breasts:

The distance from the middle of your collarbone to your teat is approximately 18cm.
Diameter of areola is approximately 3.4~3.5cm.
Distance between teats should be approximately 19~20cm.
Distance from your nipple to the bottom of your breasts is approximately 5~6cm.
The line that connects the middle of your collarbone and nipples should be an equilateral triangle.

But of course, those are not exact measurements that you should have because your breast size should also be balanced with your body size.

What is fat grafting breast augmentation?

We always try ways to get rid of our fats, or at least, hide them. But little do we know that we can actually transfer those unwanted fats to our breasts and face.

Breast fat grafting essentially uses liposuction to harvest excess fat tissues from your “problem areas” such as thighs and belly, and injects those purified fats to your breast to make them bigger. This surgery method creates the most natural results with little to no potential side effects. What’s more is that since the fats are completely natural, your breast will definitely look and feel natural!

However, there is a limitation to the amount of fats that can be harvested and how much bigger your breast size can go. For those who have a slim body type, there might not be enough fats to be harvested. And if you are looking to get results at least 2 or 3 cup sizes above your current breast size, breast implants might be a better option instead.

Fat grafting breast augmentation procedure

Firstly, the fats are harvested from your thighs, abdomen (belly) or buttocks, parts of your body which you wish to slim down. Once successfully extracted, the fats are processed to filter out pure fats which will be used for fat grafting.

Purified fats are then collected and injected to your breasts, then contoured according to the size and shape that you want. There is only one entry point of injection on both side of your breasts and its at the bottom of your breasts.

Usually, the most effective technique used is micro fat grafting where a thin cannula is used instead. In that way, small fat tissues can be injected evenly throughout your breasts. Also, micro fat grafting increases the survival rate of the grafted fat, which means your breast fat grafting will last longer!

Pros & cons of fat grafting breast augmentation

Honestly speaking, fats at your breasts naturally get absorbed back into your body very easily. In many cases, more than 50% of the fat grafting will be naturally absorbed back into your body over 2~3 months after your 1st session of fat grafting for breast. But if you really dislike using breast implants, there aren’t much alternatives left actually.

That said, if you still prefer breast augmentation by fat grafting, you should consider 2 sessions of fat grafting then. It’s best to do your 2nd session on the 3rd month after your 1st session. So that your plastic surgeon can accurately gauge how much fats got absorbed back and how much more fats to inject.

Benefits:

Creates big yet natural looking breasts
Not as effective for flat chests
Short recovery time
Results last 5~10 years (if you do 2 sessions)
Instant results
No scarring
Slims down “problem areas” of your body
Little to no side effects or complications

Downsides:

Fats get absorbed back easily (especially for fats at your breasts)
Large amount of fats is needed for breasts
Breast size gets smaller as you lose weight
High possibility of fat grafting calcification (formation of hard fat lumps), usually caused by infection, oil cysts or fat necrosis but can be removed by injections or liposuction

How long does fat grafting for breast augmentation last?

Results from fat grafting usually lasts 5~10 years (if you do 2 sessions and depending on your body’s absorption rate as well). In the best case scenario, it can even last forever, that is if your body does not easily absorb back the fats.

But if your body does absorb back all the injected fats, your skin returns to its original state. There is no extra sagging or any kind of sagging effects after the effects of your fat grafting breast augmentation is gone.

Though I must remind you that fats at your breasts naturally gets absorbed back into your body very easily. Sometimes, it could be seen as a waste of money because the results just don’t last as long as expected. That’s also why breast augmentation by breast implants is preferred by most.

How long does fat grafting surgery take?

Fat grafting for breast augmentation surgery in Korea usually lasts 1~2 hours and is performed under local anesthesia so you will not feel any pain.

When can I see results from fat grafting breast augmentation surgery?

Instantaneous results, though a little swelling might last up to 1 week. You will not feel any pain on your breasts but might feel a little sore at the areas where your fats were harvested from – usually your thighs, abdomen or buttocks. And after the surgery, you should wear a special breast garment or surgical bra for at least 3 months to maintain the shape and contours of your new breasts.

Do take note that the success of your breast augmentation surgery not only lies in the hands of your surgeon but also how you well you recover after surgery. Learn how to properly care for your breast during the recovery period by reading our article on breast augmentation aftercare and post-op instructions.

Actual recovery time vary among individuals, and is subjected to one’s health condition & healing response.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Fat grafting surgery in Korea is a minor surgery so hospitalization is not required. Though there are no stitches on your breasts, there is minimal stitching at where your fats are extracted. So, do stay until your stitches are removed. Maybe go shopping in the meantime!

Stitch removal

Stitches are usually removed 7~10 days after surgery.

Cautions on stitch removal

If you remove the stitches earlier then advised, your wound might reopen, causing an infection. And if you remove it too late, you risk further scarring and pigmentation.

Don’t rush the recovery procedure for best results!

Sometimes due to time constraints, you might consider having your stitches removed at the local hospitals in your home country. Although that is possible (but not recommended), it depends on how well you have been healing and is also subjected to doctor’s approval.

What other surgery complements fat grafting breast augmentation?

1. Nipple reduction surgery

If your nipples are disproportionately large or over-protruding for your breast size, why not get nipple reduction surgery at the same time?

2. Areola reduction surgery

Having a large areola ain’t as sexy as you think it is. Size it down with areola reduction surgery if its too large for your breast size.

3. Inverted nipple correction surgery

Having inverted nipples not only makes your breasts look less attractive, but can also cause functionality and hygiene problems. If you are suffering from inverted nipples, fix it with inverted nipple correction surgery.

4. Liposuction

Transfer all those excess fats from your “problem areas” to your breast and face by liposuction for a more voluptuous body and younger face.

5. Fat grafting for face

If you have enough fats to share, do considering fat grafting for face to plump volume to your face to look younger.

Conclusion

Every woman likes big boobs and full cups. Well, even men too actually. And it’s important that you should get a breast size that is suitable for your body size, in order to bring out your femininity and sexuality. Not too big nor too small!

If you want to know more about this procedure, speak to our consultants.

No incision scars, little to no risk and complications, and bigger breasts. There really isn’t much disadvantages of getting a boob job through fat grafting, is there? Except that, of course, you need to have enough fats to harvest from, in the first place.

But don’t have too high expectations that your breast fat grafting will produce long lasting results. Because afterall, its your own fats. It’s a fact that fat grafting at your breasts get easily absorbed back into your body. And if you lose weight, you will probably lose the injected fats at your breasts too.

So long as you take note of the pros and cons, and at the same time, set moderate expectations for your results from fat grafting, you are good to go!