Fat grafting to the breast involves harvesting excess fat from areas of the body where it is unwanted. This fat is collected, purified to maintain the integrity of the fat cells, and then transferred to the breast to achieve the desired shape and size.
The other breast augmentation is with implants. There are two main types of breast implants: saline and silicone. Currently, most doctors and patients prefer silicone implants because they look more natural, last longer, and are generally considered safer.
Breast fat grafting vs breast implants
Breast fat grafting often feels softer and natural for breast implants often feel firmer, with more distinct outlined downtime is minimal, and patients usually can get back to normal activities within a few days, while those with breast implants, a full recovery, typically take about 2 to 3 weeks. Specific risks are linked to breast implants, including infection, rupture, capsular contracture, scarring, and so on and so forth. Well, breastfed grafting has fewer postoperative complications. For breast implants, the implants will often need to be placed through an incision, either under the breast or in the armpit, so they usually lead to prolonged healing and sometimes lead to scarring, which can be visible after years.
However, implants are not meant to last forever. After 15 or 20 years, a revision is required to see whether they need to remove or replace implants. Implants are not meant to last forever. So, after some time, you need to be assessed to see whether the implants need to be removed or replaced.
So, what are the advantages of breast fat grafting compared to traditional breast implants? Let’s explore the benefits of fat grafting for breast enhancement. Tune in to the podcast for answers.
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