Autologous fat injection breast augmentation is a non-surgical breast shaping method that has been widely used in the field of female body beauty in recent years. The main principle is to extract fat from other parts of the human body (such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, etc.), inject it into the chest after processing, so as to achieve the effect of breast augmentation. This method uses autologous fat and avoids the risk of foreign body implantation. Therefore, it is considered to be a safer and more natural means of breast augmentation.
1. The principle of breast augmentation by autologous fat injection
Autologous fat injection breast augmentation is achieved through fat transplantation technology . First, the doctor will extract fat from other parts of the patient's body (such as the abdomen, waist, inner and outer thighs and other fat-rich areas) and extract the fat through a fine needle. Then, the extracted fat is cleaned and centrifuged to remove impurities and impure substances, and finally pure fat particles are obtained.
The processed fat is injected into different layers of the chest through a syringe, usually under the pectoral muscles, into the breast tissue or between fat layers. This can make the breasts look fuller and rounder. Since the patient's own fat is used, the breasts after injection are natural and soft, and the rejection reaction that may occur with traditional breast augmentation implants is avoided.
2. Advantages of autologous fat injection for breast augmentation
1. No foreign body rejection reaction
Traditional breast augmentation methods use silicone implants, which are effective but carry the risk of rejection. The fat used for autologous fat injection breast augmentation comes from the patient himself, so there is almost no rejection reaction and it is safer.
2. Natural feel and appearance
Since the fat is extracted from other parts of the body and transplanted to the breasts, its texture is consistent with the original breast tissue, so the breast augmentation effect is more natural, softer, and feels more real.
3. Has a shaping effect
Autologous fat injection can not only increase the volume of the breasts, but also reshape other parts of the patient at the same time. For example, by extracting excess fat from the abdomen or thighs, it can not only achieve the purpose of breast augmentation, but also help local shaping and optimize the body fat ratio .
4. Reduce postoperative complications
Compared with breast augmentation with implants, autologous fat injection has less surgical trauma, a shorter postoperative recovery period, patients usually do not need to be hospitalized, and the incidence of complications such as postoperative infection and contracture is low.
3. Suitable groups for breast augmentation with autologous fat injection
Autologous fat injection breast augmentation is suitable for the following groups of people:
1. People with underdeveloped or asymmetrical breasts
Many women are born with flat breasts or asymmetrical breasts. Autologous fat injection breast augmentation can effectively improve the shape of the breasts through minimally invasive technology, making the breasts fuller and more balanced .
2. Those who have undergone breast augmentation surgery and need to repair it
Some patients who have undergone breast augmentation surgery with implants may need repair due to implant displacement, rupture or other reasons. Autologous fat injection can be used as a repair method to improve the appearance and feel of the breasts.
3. Those who want natural breast enhancement and do not want to use implants
Autologous fat injection breast augmentation provides the possibility of natural breast augmentation without the use of implants, and is suitable for women who do not want to implant foreign objects in their bodies.
4. Suitable for women with more fat
Since fat needs to be extracted from other parts of the body, it is suitable for women with more fat but not obviously obese. People with less fat may not be able to achieve an ideal breast augmentation effect in one go.
4. Limitations and risks of autologous fat injection for breast augmentation
Although autologous fat injection breast augmentation has many advantages, it is not suitable for everyone and has its own limitations and risks.
1. Problems with fat absorption after injection
The effect of autologous fat injection for breast augmentation is affected by the survival rate of fat. Although the injected fat cells will survive in the chest tissue and form new fat masses, some fat may be absorbed due to insufficient blood oxygen supply. Therefore, multiple injections may be required after surgery to achieve the ideal effect. Normally, the absorption rate of fat after injection is about 30%-40%.
2. Limitations of having too little or too little chest fat
For some women who have a thin chest fat layer or low body fat, breast augmentation with autologous fat injection may not achieve obvious results. For these people, they may need to increase fat reserves through other means before undergoing breast augmentation surgery.
3. Fat may aggregate or become uneven after surgery
If the injection is improper or the fat survives unevenly, it may cause lumps, fat aggregation or unevenness on the chest. Although these problems can usually be solved through postoperative massage, fine-tuning, etc., they may also affect the postoperative effect.
4. Postoperative recovery period and nursing requirements are high
Although the operation is less traumatic, in order to ensure the survival of the fat and achieve the desired effect, a long recovery period is required after the operation. During this period, the patient needs to avoid strenuous exercise, chest massage, etc., so as not to affect the survival rate of the fat. Improper postoperative care may lead to excessive fat absorption and affect the final effect.
5. Surgical Procedure and Postoperative Recovery
1. Surgical Procedure
The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia. First, fat is extracted and then injected into the chest through a tiny needle. The whole process usually takes 1 to 2 hours and no obvious pain is felt during the operation.
2. Postoperative Recovery
After the operation, patients may experience mild symptoms such as redness, swelling, and bruising, which usually disappear on their own within a few days. Most patients can return to their normal daily life within 1 to 2 weeks after the operation, but they need to avoid strenuous activities and chest massage. About 3-6 months after the operation, fat survival is stable and the effect gradually becomes apparent.
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Autologous fat injection for breast augmentation is a relatively safe minimally invasive breast augmentation surgery, but its effectiveness is affected by many factors such as fat survival rate and injection technique. In order to obtain ideal results, patients should choose regular medical institutions and experienced plastic surgeons for surgery . A comprehensive evaluation is required before the operation to ensure that the body is in good health and suitable for fat extraction and injection. At the same time, postoperative care is equally important and recovery must be carried out strictly in accordance with the doctor's advice to ensure the durability and naturalness of the breast augmentation effect.