Fat Transfer to Breast in New Orleans, LA
If you love the idea of enhancing your breasts but want to avoid implants—or simply want a more natural, sculpted look—fat transfer to the breasts could be the perfect solution. Using your body’s own fat, this procedure offers a subtle, soft increase in volume while simultaneously improving the shape and contour of both your breasts and the areas where the fat is removed.
Fat transfer offers a natural alternative to breast augmentation with implants, especially if you are looking for modest breast enhancement or want to correct minor asymmetries. You can also combine fat grafting with implants, allowing you to achieve a customized result that blends the reliable volume of implants with the natural softness of your own fat.
Dr. Kamran Khoobehi is proud to offer one of the most advanced techniques available in the cosmetic surgery industry—fat transfer—to patients in Metairie, New Orleans, and surrounding areas.
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Transfer Procedure
Average Cost
$10,000 – $13,000
Recovery Time
5-7 Days
Average Procedure Time
2-3 Hours
Overview
Fat transfer, also known as autologous fat grafting or fat injections, is a popular technique that involves transplanting a patient’s own fat to the breasts. Fat transfer can be used to create natural volume in your breasts as well as create a smoother transition from the skin to the implant. Dr. Khoobehi calls this technique “cleavage therapy,” as the procedure helps to enhance and define the cleavage in your breasts. Fat transfer to the breasts is often combined with breast implant removal, breast lift surgery, and breast revision to smooth and sculpt your breasts naturally.
Additionally, since the fat used in the procedure is typically harvested from “problem areas” of your body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, the fat transfer technique not only allows you to refine the shape and size of your breasts, but also helps you smooth and slim your overall silhouette. Patients from across the country frequently contact our office about fat transfer, seeking to take advantage of its many benefits and Dr. Khoobehi’s extensive experience performing the procedure.
The fat harvesting technique used by Dr. Khoobehi is gentler than other methods, resulting in less cell damage. The results are natural, beautiful, and lasting. And, because the transferred fat is your own tissue, there’s no risk of allergic reaction or implant-related complications.
Surgical Technique
Fat transfer to the breasts begins with gentle, vibrating liposuction to collect fat from areas with excess volume. Small incisions are made in discreet locations, and a thin cannula is used to loosen and remove the fat through controlled suction. The goal is to preserve the integrity of the harvested fat cells while also sculpting the donor area to give you a smoother, more contoured shape.
Once collected, the harvested fat is carefully processed and purified to separate the healthy, viable fat cells from fluids and impurities. Advanced processing and purification techniques ensure only the highest-quality fat is used for transfer. This step is crucial for maximizing the survival of the transferred fat and creating even, natural-looking results.
The purified fat is then placed into small syringes and strategically injected into your breasts. Dr. Khoobehi meticulously layers fat droplets throughout different levels of breast tissue—rather than placing them in one area—to achieve natural-looking fullness and symmetry, tailored to your unique anatomy and desired results. This precise micro-droplet technique helps ensure that the newly transferred fat develops a viable blood supply and integrates seamlessly into your breasts.
Depending on your desired level of enhancement, multiple fat transfer sessions may be recommended to gradually build volume.
During/After Surgery
Fat transfer to the breasts is either performed using general or local anesthesia, depending on the size of the areas treated and your personal preferences. The procedure will cause swelling and bruising at both the removal and injection sites; however, these side effects are expected and will gradually subside as you heal.
Recovery time after fat transfer to the breasts depends on several factors, including how many liposuction areas are involved in the surgery, as well as how much fat was transferred. Scarring is generally minimal with this procedure, as the incisions made are just big enough for the cannula to be inserted. During your consultation, Dr. Khoobehi will review the entire fat transfer process with you, answer your questions, and address any concerns you may have.
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Expected Cost
The cost for fat transfer will vary. Again, it will depend on the size of the area treated and how much fat was removed and transferred. Dr. Khoobehi is known for his expertise and personalized approach to breast fat transfer, working closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and goals, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcome.
FAQs About Fat Transfer to the Breasts
How long do the results last?
A fat transfer procedure offers results that will last for years. While some fat resorption will occur, a skilled surgeon with extensive experience in fat transfer (such as Dr. Khoobehi) can maximize the outcome by using proven fat-layering techniques. Dr. Khoobehi also offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to enhance fat cells before transplanting them into specific areas of the body.
Loss of volume?
When properly performed, fat transfer can last a long time. In areas where the fat is resorbed, the area can be tweaked further until you achieve your aesthetic goals. For patients who want to continue to increase the volume of their breasts but desire natural results, fat transfer is an ideal procedure. This is especially true for those who are not comfortable with implants.
How about scarring?
Scarring is minimal during a fat transfer procedure. Any remaining scars will be small (either where the cannula or the syringe was inserted during the transfer). The liposuction incisions are usually placed in areas where they can be concealed by clothing.
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3901 Veterans Blvd
Metairie, LA 70002