Fat grafting has been attempted for decades but, with recent advancements in technology has become a common adjuvant procedure in plastic surgery procedures. Fat is harvested, processed and the re-injected into desired body area. Absorption rates for the fat depend upon multiple factors but can average between 20% and 40%. Therefore, overcorrection is often required to augment an area.

Fat grafting to the breast represents a new and evolving area of plastic surgery. The surgical procedure entails removing fat via liposuction from areas of fat excess such as a patients abdomen, back, flanks, etc. The patients fat is then processed and re
injected to sculpt, contour and enhance a more appealing breast. The procedure appears to be more successful when a suction
device is applied to the breasts preoperatively referred to as the Brava System. Often more than procedure of fat grafting to
the breast is required to produce desired results. Patients with inadequate amounts of fat may require a breast implants for augmentation

Fat grafting has been attempted for decades but, with recent advancements in technology has become a common adjuvant procedure in plastic surgery procedures. Fat is harvested, processed and the re-injected into desired body area. Absorption rates for the fat depend upon multiple factors but can average between 20% and 40%. Therefore, overcorrection is often required to augment an area.

With weight loss and age fat is often absorbed or lost from critical areas of the human body. These areas can now be corrected by fat grafting. Donor sites include the abdomen, buttox and back. Common areas that are injected with fat grafting include the
face, post traumatic depressions, buttox, etc. Research is being conducted on the long term effects of fat grafting to the breast.

Fat grafts have long been known to be a great source of stem cells. Therefore, when fat is injected into the face to enhance the appearance of a patient it has gotten the acronym of a Stem Cell Facelift. This procedure can be conducted on its own or in combination with other types of facial rejuvenation procedures. Results can be dramatic as facial volume is restored and the face/neck are lifted.

Fat grafting must be done by a surgeon very familiar with the processing and distribution of the fat. These techniques can vary depending on the desired location of the fat grafting. Discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon. Remember, the fat graft
stays with you for a long time after your surgery.