Breast Augmentation Cost

Firm and fuller breasts are associated with increase self-confidence and self-esteem in women. As women age, breast feed, loses weight etc., the breast may begin to sag and lose their firmness. To overcome this, many women turn to breast enhancement techniques.As more and more women are interested in breast enhancements, health care practitioners are coming up with better methods that are safer and more effective.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a new technique that has been developed with the aim of offering patients with an implant free option of breast augmentation. The fat transfer breast augmentation technique is a procedure that involves the grafting of micro-fat that is performed in an outpatient setting. More and more women are opting for this relatively safe technique and a growing number of surgeons are offering it. A survey conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that the number of fat transfer breast augmentation procedures increased by 26.6% from 2009 to 2010.

In the fat transfer breast augmentation technique, fat deposits are removed from one area of the body, for example the stomach, thighs, buttocks etc. and injected into the breasts. The injected fat grows within a matrix of tissue and in this way the breasts enlarge. Fat transfer breast augmentation is therefore the most natural form of breast augmentation available at present.

Recovery following the fat transfer breast augmentation takes between 2-4 days. The fat transfer breast augmentation technique does not pose the risk of ruptured, leaking of shifted implants. Also it is not associated with the introduction of any foreign substance into the body.Fat transfer breast augmentation is an excellent choice for women that want to have only subtle changes made to their breast area without wanting to go up many sizes. Fat transfer breast augmentation will therefore be suitable for women that have undergone a lumpectomy or have uneven breasts. Some women with breast implants have had the implants removed and opted for fat transfer breast augmentation.

Moreover, since the fat is drawn from stubborn pockets in the body, fat transfer breast augmentation can help reshape problem areas of the body that have not responded to diet or exercise. Before you can have a fat transfer breast augmentation performed, your surgeon will assess whether you have enough fat to undergo the procedure.

The average cost of the fat transfer breast augmentation procedure can range from anywhere between $18,000-20,000. This figure depends upon the total number of areas from which fat is removed, the estimated procedure time, and overall goals for both body contouring and breast enlargement.

The fat transfer breast augmentation procedure gives a softer and more natural feel than breast augmentation using implants. However, the fat will dissolve into the body over time, and the breast size will go down to the original size with time. In the worst case, the breast may have an uneven appearance as the fat slowly dissolves. The area where the fat is removed from by liposuction can become scarred, bruised or saggy. Some clinics offer the possibility of freezing removed fat, allowing for easier “top-ups” if required in future.