What is breast lipofilling
Breast lipofilling is an operation consisting of several stages. First, the patient's own fatty tissue is harvested from the selected donor area. Then the obtained material is processed, after which the prepared fat cells are injected into the tissues of the mammary glands.
Thus, the procedure simultaneously involves work with two areas: the fat harvesting site and the breast. The abdomen, thighs, flanks and other areas with a sufficient amount of subcutaneous fatty tissue may be considered as donor areas.
In addition to breast correction, the patient's own fatty tissue can be used for facial lipofilling, body lipofilling and buttock lipofilling. The indications and the required scope of the intervention are determined in each case by the plastic surgeon.
Advantages of lipofilling over other breast augmentation methods
The main feature of the method is the use of the patient's own fatty tissue. No implants are required to increase breast volume.
Lipofilling makes it possible to:
- moderately increase the volume of the mammary glands
- correct minor asymmetry
- change certain breast contours
- use one's own fatty tissue
- simultaneously correct local fat deposits in the donor area
- obtain naturally feeling tissues after recovery is complete.
At the same time, lipofilling and breast augmentation with implants solve different aesthetic tasks. Fat tissue transplantation cannot guarantee a significant breast enlargement in a single procedure.
Some of the transplanted cells may not take, so the final volume is assessed after the recovery period is complete. Sometimes a repeat procedure may be discussed to achieve the desired result.
Indications for the procedure
Breast augmentation with lipofilling may be considered when a moderate change in volume is desired without the placement of implants.
Possible indications include:
- insufficient volume of the mammary glands
- minor breast asymmetry
- the need to correct certain contours
- the desire to improve breast proportions
- the presence of a sufficient amount of one's own fatty tissue for transplantation
- the need for local correction after previously performed interventions — if appropriate indications are present.
The decision on the possibility of the operation is made by the plastic surgeon. Not only the patient's wishes matter, but also the condition of the mammary glands, the amount of available fatty tissue and general health.
How the breast lipofilling procedure is performed
Preparation for the operation
The first stage is a consultation with a plastic surgeon. The doctor assesses the shape and volume of the breast, determines potential donor areas and discusses the expected result with the patient.
Before the surgical intervention, the necessary tests and examinations are prescribed. Their list is determined individually.
Stages of the procedure
The operation is performed using anesthesia. First, the surgeon harvests fatty tissue from the predetermined area. The obtained material undergoes preparation for subsequent injection.
After processing, the fatty tissue is injected in small portions into the necessary areas of the mammary glands. This approach allows the material to be distributed according to the planned breast shape.
The duration of the procedure depends on the amount of transplanted tissue, the number of donor areas and other features of the operation.
Rehabilitation period
After lipofilling, swelling, bruising and soreness are possible both in the breast area and at the fat harvesting sites. These manifestations gradually decrease.
During the recovery period, it is necessary to follow the surgeon's recommendations regarding the activity regimen and care for the operated areas. If necessary, the doctor recommends special compression garments for the donor area.
Physical activity is limited for a certain period. The exact time for returning to training is set by the surgeon during follow-up examinations.
The final result is assessed after the swelling decreases and the volume of the engrafted fatty tissue stabilizes.
Cost of breast lipofilling in Dnipro
The price of breast lipofilling depends on the scope of the surgical intervention, the number of donor areas, the required volume of harvesting and transplantation of fatty tissue, the type of anesthesia and other components of treatment.
Therefore, it is impossible to determine the cost from the name of the procedure alone. At the Helyos medical center, the final operation plan is formed after a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an examination.
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How is the consultation going?
The duration depends on the volume of harvesting and transplantation of fatty tissue, as well as the number of correction areas. The doctor determines the exact time after drawing up the operation plan.
The engrafted fatty tissue can last a long time. At the same time, changes in body weight can affect the volume of fat cells and the appearance of the breast.
In individual cases — yes. The possibility of combining interventions is determined by the surgeon, taking into account their total scope and the patient's health.
Donor areas can be the abdomen, thighs, flanks and other areas with a sufficient amount of subcutaneous fatty tissue. The doctor determines the appropriate area.
The possibility of the operation depends primarily on medical indications, the condition of the tissues and the patient's general health.
You need to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon, the prescribed tests and examinations, and follow the doctor's recommendations for preoperative preparation.
Activity is resumed gradually after the doctor's permission. The period depends on the scope of the operation and the features of recovery.
Small surgical accesses are used for harvesting and injecting fatty tissue. The marks at the intervention sites are usually much smaller than after operations requiring long incisions, however their formation cannot be completely ruled out.
