Breast lipofilling is a technique aimed at increasing breast volume using the patient's own fat.
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What is Breast Lipofilling?
Breast lipofilling is a technique aimed at increasing breast volume using the patient's own fat. This involves harvesting fat from the patient and reintroducing it into the breasts, potentially increasing size by one to one and a half cup sizes.
The advantage of this method is its natural result; it does not require the introduction of foreign objects such as implants or prostheses. Scarring is minimal, and the fat cells are harvested through gentle liposuction, purified, and then reinjected into the breasts using micro cannulas.
As an autograft procedure, there is no risk of rejection. However, this technique is not suitable for individuals with insufficient body fat.
Steps of Breast Augmentation by Lipofilling
- Liposuction (generally from the abdomen and/or hips).
- Filtration and treatment of adipose cells.
- Reinjection of the fat and breast lipomodelling.
Anesthesia
Breast lipofilling procedures are always performed under general anesthesia.
Duration of the Procedure
This surgical operation usually lasts approximately one and a half to two hours.
Radiological Screening After Breast Lipofilling
Post-lipofilling, it's essential to inform your radiologist during breast cancer screenings. The reinjected fat can mislead radiologists, leading to diagnostic errors. However, this issue is easily manageable by notifying your radiologist and undergoing regular screening exams.
Results
The final result evolves over 3 to 6 months, but the increase is immediate upon leaving the operating room.
Postoperative Recovery
Bruising may appear at the fat harvesting sites, resolving within a few weeks. The breast volume immediately post-surgery is larger than the final volume, as some adipose cells degenerate before vascularization is established. The final volume is settled three months post-surgery. It's necessary to wear a special bra for six weeks following the procedure, after which regular bras can be worn.
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