Is a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Painful?

A fat transfer breast augmentation is performed under anesthesia, during which patients will not feel any pain or discomfort. However, some swelling and tenderness are common following the procedure as the body adjusts to its new contours. These symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen. For prescription pain medication, please share your full medical history with Dr. Zamani at the time of your consultation.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

The number of appointments necessary to complete a fat transfer breast augmentation will depend on the desired goals of the individual patient, including follow-up appointments to monitor your health and healing progress. Since a fat transfer breast augmentation yields permanent results, Dr. Zamani wants to take the time to make sure you are completely satisfied with your final breast shape and size. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Zamani will be able to assess the necessary appointments for your surgical procedure.

How Long Until I See Results?

A fat transfer breast augmentation procedure will show results immediately, but it will take time for the body to adjust to the transfer of fat cells in its new area. Every patient’s recovery and healing progress is different, though on average, it may take up to three months for the body to fully adjust to its new contours. Dr. Zamani recommends being patient with your body and allowing for any swelling or tenderness to be reduced before evaluating your final results.

Can I Combine a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation With Other Procedures?

Many of our patients in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area request to combine their fat-transfer breast augmentation with compatible liposuction procedures to minimize recovery time. If you are interested in exploring more surgical options to achieve a fully refreshed look, please mention those procedures during your consultation with Dr. Zamani. This will help Dr. Zamani design a safe and effective surgical plan that centers on your well-being while also delivering the best possible results.

What Are the Risks Associated With Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

Fat transfer breast augmentation procedure is less invasive than standard breast augmentation. As with any surgical procedure, there is a small potential for risks. Patients typically experience some swelling, bruising, and tenderness after surgery, which is reduced with Dr. Zamani’s postoperative recovery protocol designed to heal inflammation and bruising rapidly. Much like planting seeds in a garden, not all of the fat that is injected survives and can be absorbed by the body. Dr. Zamani uses her breast expertise to carefully inject the fat in appropriate layers and customized amounts to maximize fat survival and retention, minimize issues, and help you achieve your desired goals safely.

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Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Introduction

Introduction to Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

For women seeking a more natural, subtle enhancement, fat transfer breast augmentation offers an elegant alternative to traditional implants. This procedure utilizes your body’s own fat to gently sculpt and enhance the breast shape, creating a look and feel that is both harmonious and beautifully natural. Dr. Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani, a distinguished expert in breast aesthetics, specializes in this transformative procedure, providing tailored results that align with each patient’s unique vision. Experience the artistry and precision of fat transfer breast augmentation at her exclusive practice in Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles, where your personal journey to a more confident you begins.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Breakdown

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Surgery

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses liposuction to inject purified fat into the breasts for a natural and fuller appearance

Recovery

You should take seven full days off from work and household duties and wait 4 weeks before resuming physical exercise.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation

Surgery Length

1 – 2 hours

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What is a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

A fat transfer breast augmentation is a procedure that uses liposuction to harvest fat from other parts of the body, purify it, and re-inject it into the breasts to add volume, modify their shape, or re-balance the symmetry between breasts. The fat is usually harvested from typically fatty areas such as the abdomen, flanks, hips, or thighs. A fat transfer breast augmentation can increase breast size anywhere from a half cup to a full cup while maintaining the look and feel of natural, supple breasts. Unlike traditional breast augmentation methods with implants, fat-transfer breast augmentation yields permanent, natural results.

What Are the Benefits of a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

Dr. Zamani recognizes that the decision to undergo a fat transfer breast augmentation can be a highly personal one. Her patients in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area often cite the following benefits of receiving a fat transfer breast augmentation:

Breast enhancement without using implants or after implant removal
Using their own fat to create a natural appearance and feel
Minimal scarring as compared to implant breast augmentation
Balanced, symmetrical breasts
Improved perkiness and volume after life events such as aging and childrearing
Permanent results

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

Most patients are suitable candidates for fat-transfer breast augmentation. For the best results from a fat transfer breast augmentation, Dr. Zamani recommends that patients share some or all of the following characteristics:

Have enough fat in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or hips to sufficiently harvest and transfer into the breasts
Have completed breastfeeding if they have recently given birth
Stabilized in any weight changes
Maintain realistic expectations for what a fat transfer breast augmentation can achieve with their body type and proportions.
Non-smokers

What’s the
first step?

Dr. Zamani takes a holistic approach to plastic surgery to ensure her patients receive a bespoke treatment tailored to their unique and individual needs. To learn more about whether a fat transfer breast augmentation procedure would be right for you, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Zamani at her Beverly Hills practice. Every candidate for a fat transfer breast augmentation meets directly with Dr. Zamani. No consultants or other surgeons will be designated to handle your care.

Dr. Zamani will listen to your needs and ask you to describe your ideal breast look, referencing pictures if available. She will take detailed measurements and ask you to try on different bra sizes in order to understand your desired outcome for your procedure. Dr. Zamani will also show you before and after reference photos from previous fat transfer breast augmentation procedures so you can gain an understanding of what might be achievable with your current breasts. Based on your body type, Dr. Zamani will create a customized surgical approach to harvest fat from certain areas of your body and transfer it to your breasts in order to deliver results that look and feel as natural as possible.

Once you are happy with the proposed plan, a member of our patient care team will help you schedule your fat transfer breast augmentation procedure!

What to Expect on the Day of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Surgery

Prior to your surgery, Dr. Zamani will meet with you to review your surgical plan and answer any outstanding questions you might have about your fat transfer breast augmentation. She values every patient’s well-informed and comfortable experience before undergoing any elective surgical procedure.

When you are ready, you will be administered general anesthesia by a board-certified anesthesiologist who will be present for the entire duration of your procedure. Dr. Zamani will then proceed to make small incisions and use liposuction to remove fat from any unwanted fatty areas. These fat cells will then be purified and prepared for re-injection into the breasts. Dr. Zamani will gradually re-inject the fat, making sure the breasts reach their desired volume and shape. The procedure may take up to one to two hours, depending on the amount of fat harvested and the complexity of your individual case.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is an outpatient surgery, so you will be able to return home the same day you receive your procedure. Please arrange for a trusted friend or relative to help transport you home and assist with basic tasks following your surgery.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Recovery

Following the fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, patients may find their breasts swollen and tender. This is normal and will eventually reduce over the next several weeks. Dr. Zamani recommends that patients take at least seven days off from work or household duties to allow their bodies sufficient time to recuperate. More intense exercise such as running or weight lifting should be postponed until at least one month after surgery or when Dr. Zamani clears you for further activities after your follow-up appointment.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is less invasive than a standard breast augmentation surgery with implants, which helps speed along the recovery period. Following your procedure, you will be given post-operative instructions to ensure the long-lasting success of your results.

How Much Does a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Cost in Beverly Hills, CA?

The cost of a Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills will depend on the extent of the procedure required to deliver optimal results, the number of appointments necessary to complete the surgical treatment, and facility fees. Patients may receive a cost breakdown of their proposed treatment at the time of their consultation.

Why Choose
Dr. Zamani?

Dr. Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani (known to her patients as Dr. Zamani or affectionately as “Dr. Z”) is an aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic facial, breast, and body procedures. She attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine, where she graduated with a combined degree in Medicine and a Master’s for Research in Plastic Surgery. She then returned home to the University of Toronto to complete her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training.

Dr. Zamani is one of a handful of Canadian plastic surgeons to have further specialized training in aesthetic plastic surgery as an American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)-endorsed fellow with world-renowned surgeons. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Plastic Surgery (FRCSC). Dr. Zamani brings the latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options to serve her patients and teach future aspiring surgeons. She serves on the editorial board of leading journals in the field of aesthetics (The Aesthetic Surgery Journal and The Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum), has multiple journal and book chapter publications, and regularly attends educational conferences to learn about new treatment options to offer her patients.

Dr. Zamani is dedicated to celebrating her patients’ unique features and realizing their beauty. As a female surgeon, she understands the sensitivity that comes with one’s appearance. Her treatment goal is for every patient to address their areas of concern and create harmony between how they perceive themselves and how the world perceives them. Her hands-on approach to crafting bespoke solutions for each patient—not relying on “one size fits all” techniques—is what sets her apart as a trusted provider.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation FAQ’S

A fat transfer breast augmentation is performed under anesthesia, during which patients will not feel any pain or discomfort. However, some swelling and tenderness are common following the procedure as the body adjusts to its new contours. These symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen. For prescription pain medication, please share your full medical history with Dr. Zamani at the time of your consultation.
The number of appointments necessary to complete a fat transfer breast augmentation will depend on the desired goals of the individual patient, including follow-up appointments to monitor your health and healing progress. Since a fat transfer breast augmentation yields permanent results, Dr. Zamani wants to take the time to make sure you are completely satisfied with your final breast shape and size. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Zamani will be able to assess the necessary appointments for your surgical procedure.
A fat transfer breast augmentation procedure will show results immediately, but it will take time for the body to adjust to the transfer of fat cells in its new area. Every patient’s recovery and healing progress is different, though on average, it may take up to three months for the body to fully adjust to its new contours. Dr. Zamani recommends being patient with your body and allowing for any swelling or tenderness to be reduced before evaluating your final results.
Many of our patients in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area request to combine their fat-transfer breast augmentation with compatible liposuction procedures to minimize recovery time. If you are interested in exploring more surgical options to achieve a fully refreshed look, please mention those procedures during your consultation with Dr. Zamani. This will help Dr. Zamani design a safe and effective surgical plan that centers on your well-being while also delivering the best possible results.
Fat transfer breast augmentation procedure is less invasive than standard breast augmentation. As with any surgical procedure, there is a small potential for risks. Patients typically experience some swelling, bruising, and tenderness after surgery, which is reduced with Dr. Zamani’s postoperative recovery protocol designed to heal inflammation and bruising rapidly. Much like planting seeds in a garden, not all of the fat that is injected survives and can be absorbed by the body. Dr. Zamani uses her breast expertise to carefully inject the fat in appropriate layers and customized amounts to maximize fat survival and retention, minimize issues, and help you achieve your desired goals safely.

Rediscover

Timeless Beauty

Let Dr. Zamani’s expertise help inform your decision to receive a fat transfer breast augmentation. Dr. Zamani offers both virtual and in-person fat transfer breast augmentation consultations and treatments at multiple locations in Beverly Hills, California. Contact us at your preferred location by completing the online booking form or sending an email to concierge@zamaniplasticsurgery.com. A member of our patient care team will reach out to schedule your fat transfer breast augmentation consultation shortly!

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