Breast augmentation surgery with fat grafting| Breast lipofilling

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There are several ways to increase the size of the breasts, and at Clínica Sanza Barcelona we give you this possibility that we are increasingly being asked for, it is called “breast lipofilling“. It is an alternative to breast prostheses.

It consists of performing a small liposuction of an area where the patient has excess fat (normally the abdominal area or legs), we process it to purify it and then it is infiltrated into the breasts.

This technique has certain limits in terms of the size of the breasts we can increase and the shape we can give them.

More details are explained below.

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PATIENT’S PROFILE

Women that have small breasts and have enough fat to be removed in other parts of the body. This improves the body silhouette and increases breast size.

Patients that are transgender and also looking to achieve the same results.

Other options:

Also indicated to correct breast asymmetry
To correct the “reepling” that can happen when using implants. These are wrinkles that occur on the neckline or the lateral side in patients that are very thin and have breast prothesis.
For reconstructive purposes, as when a patient has had a mastectomy due to cancer.
Not recommended for patients with a genetic family line of cancer or risk of developing cancer.

PROCEDURE

We have to evaluate the patient, determine which size is wanted and if there is an area with enough fat to be removed. After this, if the person is suitable for the procedure, the surgery will take place in the hospital, with no scaring as it is done with small liposuction cannulas.

DURATION OF THE SURGERY

From 3 to 4 hours

PROTOCOL

Pre-surgery

Evaluate the patient
Follow the Doctor’s specific indications
Preoperative tests: Blood test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray and a mammography or breast scan.

Anesthesia

Local and sedation, or general if the patient prefers

Hospitalization

Ambulatory or 24hour hospitalization

Post-surgery

Take prescribed medication
No lymphatic massages required
No need for a compressive chest corset. However, there will be a need for one on the area where the liposuction has been realized
Wear a bra without being too tight. The fatty tissue is made of live cells and there is no need to massage them into the tissue
It is essential to not touch the area at least within the first 15 days as with any graft, the skin, muscle, cartilage, bone, etc…can have a risk of reabsorption
Obligatory postoperative revisions to control progress, avoiding any complication

Convalescence

2 to 3 days of rest due to the liposuction
Avoid any impact and great efforts on the breasts during 15 days
Sleep upwards or on one side 15 or 10 days
Use a bra that is not too tight, or no use at all
No sport should be practiced until 20-30 days have passed

RESULTS / OUTCOME

Breast augmentation as desired and an improvement of body silhouette as there is also elimination of fatty tissue from other parts of the body
Natural consistency and appearance
Improvement of the psychological profile and self-esteem

DIFFICULTY DEGREE

Half difficulty

LEVEL OF RISK

Low, if a correct postoperative has been followed
Intervention risks: possible partial fat reabsorption, therefore, not achieving the breast size desired
Intervention risks: bleeding, bruising, infection. Very rare

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lipoinjection or Lipofilling -FAQS

What is lipoinjection or lipofilling treatment?

It is the treatment that fills the part of the body where we want more volume by infiltrating the fat itself.

Benefits of lipoinjection?

Lipoinjection offers the great advantage of providing autologous filler material, and therefore, allergy problems or rejections are reduced. This technique also grafts cells with great regenerative power. Currently very fashionable in rejuvenation, as they are found in fat tissue in large quantities.

How is the lipofilling procedure?

When lipoinjection is to be performed, previous liposuction is necessary to obtain the fatty tissue. It is a classic liposuction to preserve fat in the most suitable way and maintaining its properties. (LIPOLASER CANNOT BE DONE). We then process the fat and graft it to the recipient area.

Does fat affect mammography and ultrasound studies at a later date?

No. The studies can be carried out without any inconvenience. Fat is easily differentiated from other tissues. In addition, it must always be placed in the posterior plane to the mammary or subdermal tissue.

How long does this procedure take? Is hospitalization necessary?

Treatment by lipoinjection lasts approximately 2 hours and is ambulatory. Depending on the areas to be liposuctioned, it will take longer.

Is the injected fat absorbed?

With today’s techniques, a small part can be absorbed, but not all of it. Formerly it was absorbed, but now we have developed techniques for cleaning fat cells (adipocytes) that allow their survival and obtain natural and definitive results.