Breast Fat Transfer in Chesterfield, MO | Charles Nathan, MD, FACS

Understanding Breast Fat Transfer

A micro fat transplant is an advanced procedure designed to restore volume that has been lost due to aging or other factors. This technique involves harvesting fat via minimal liposuction and transferring it into specific areas of the body, including the breasts.

Procedure Overview

Fat is carefully extracted from areas with excess fat through small incisions less than 5mm in size. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in the clinic, offering patients a minimally invasive option for subtle breast enhancement.

Benefits of Breast Fat Transfer

• Natural volume restoration using patient's own fat
• Minimal surgical intervention
• Potential alternative to traditional breast augmentation
• Can be performed under local anesthesia

Procedure Details

Fat Harvesting and Transfer

The innovative technique involves extracting fat from donor areas with excess adipose tissue. Approximately 20-30% of transferred fat is naturally resorbed by the body within three months, which allows for potential additional grafting procedures.

Breast Enhancement Expectations

Patients should understand that breast fat transfer provides subtle enhancement. The result is typically comparable to slight fullness experienced during menstrual cycles, not a dramatic size increase like traditional breast augmentation.

Recovery and Results

Immediate Post-Procedure

Patients can expect minimal tenderness, some swelling, and potential mild bruising. Incisions are typically left open to drain or closed with a single dissolvable stitch if minimal liposuction was performed.

Recovery Timeline

• First Week: Swelling and bruising peak around day 4 and begin settling by day 7
• One to Two Months: Initial volume assessment and potential additional grafting

Patient Considerations

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery recommends a personalized consultation to determine individual suitability for breast fat transfer. Each patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals are unique, requiring a tailored approach.

For more information about Breast Fat Transfer in Chesterfield, MO, submit an enquiry to Charles Nathan, MD, FACS.