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Classic breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to increase breast size. Depending on the method selected, the surgeon places silicone or saline breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. For decades, this procedure has been perhaps the most iconic procedure in the cosmetic surgery industry. But nothing lasts forever, and the old-fashioned “boob job” is losing market share in the breast enhancement marketplace. The new kid on the block taking all the business: fat transfer to the breasts.

Some surgeons and organizations believe that Awake VASER Liposuction with fat transfer will surpass implants within the next few years. But what exactly is fat transfer? Are the results different than breast implants? And is the breast fat transfer hype justified? What should patients do in the quest for shapelier or bigger breasts?

What is Awake VASER Liposuction?

Awake VASER Liposuction is a body contouring procedure. It is a debulking procedure that focuses on removing excess fat from problem areas in order to improve overall body shape. It is both a very high-tech procedure, and a very gentle one to undergo. It does not require the use of general anesthesia, but it has a massive aesthetic impact. The abdomen, chest, back, hips, chin and legs are among the areas most frequently targeted for liposuction.

Awake VASER Lipo is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedure. The surgeon creates a few miniscule 2-4 millimeter holes, and then inserts a hollow, thin tube called a cannula. Unwanted fat is separated from surrounding tissue using ultrasonic waves and then suctioned out.

What does VASER liposuction have to do with Breast Augmentation?

Everything. As the technology has advanced and liposuction has become gentler, it now allows for more successful fat harvesting. That quality fat can be purified and injected into parts of the body that look better with a little extra fat. Breasts are essentially natural fat deposits (with some other tissue and glands). Larger breasts hold more fat. Fat injections in your breasts will leave you with bigger (up to a cup size), perky, soft, natural-looking breasts.

Awake VASER Liposuction Fat Transfer VS. Breast Implants: Head To Head Comparison

There are major differences in the benefits of Awake VASER liposuction with fat grafting and fake breasts. These points are a good baseline for patients to consider when deciding between the two options:

• Recovery Time EDGE: Awake VASER liposuction with fat transfer to breasts. This minimally-invasive breast enhancement approach boasts much faster recovery time than implants.
• Breast Scarring EDGE: VASER liposuction with fat transfer. The previously mentioned small incisions lead to minimal or nonexistent scarring. Implants come with one of a couple of well-known scar patterns. A quality cosmetic surgeon will do their best to hide them, but less scarring is always a good thing.
• Breast Size EDGE: Implants. Simply put, if you’re only looking to increase breast size by multiple cup sizes, implants are the best option. As mentioned above, a fat graft can add a cup size, and give you better volume. But you can add significantly more with fake breasts.
• Body Shape EDGE: VASER lipo fat transfer. While fat transfer to breasts loses the size war, it wins on breast shape and overall body contour. Implants are available in a couple of different shapes, and can be implanted in different ways, but they invariably do look like “fake boobs” to some degree. Breast fat injection uses your fat to create a very natural look, and enhances a patient’s individual body. The fat harvesting process also means that fat has been removed from an undesirable area, leading to a dual benefit for the patient’s overall silhouette.
• Complications EDGE: VASER. On the short-term complication front, avoiding general anesthesia removes a lot of the risk associated with undergoing breast enhancement. Long-term, fat transfer to the breasts also avoids several issues that can come with breast implants, including rejection, rupture and allergic reaction.

Awake Vaser Liposuction Popularity Factors

Lipofilling is definitely having a moment. The main reason people are increasingly getting it done are:

• Rising societal beauty standards. Simply put, more people are opting for procedures. Fat transfer to the breast is emerging as a leader during an era where the industry is growing overall.

• Improved lipo methods (led by VASER Liposuction) have made the procedure safer, less invasive, and more effective. Better results and fewer risks are a winning combination.

• There has been a growing backlash against breast implants in recent years. Some women are becoming more apprehensive about getting breast implants due to associated complications and health risks. This has happened simultaneously with the awake lipofilling revolution.

• The emphasis in the cosmetic surgery industry has veered heavily toward natural-looking work. More and more people want substantial improvement without ending up with that “plastic” look. Natural Breast Enhancement with fat transfer has ridden that wave (and helped drive it).

Conclusion

Awake VASER liposuction with fat transfer to the breasts is an exciting new approach to breast augmentation. It is gentler than traditional breast implant surgery and comes with fewer complications in the short and longterm ranges. It produces a more natural look and feel than implants by utilizing fat injections extracted from a patient’s own problem areas.

If you’re seeking breast enhancement in Los Angeles, our boutique practice at Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgeons specializes in both Awake VASER liposuction and fat transfer techniques. Set an intial consultation with Dr. Jain and his talented body sculptist artist and start your transformation journey today.