Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Bellevue

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?

At Tseng Plastic Surgery in Bellevue Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation provides a double benefit. Not only will your breasts be fuller and rounder, but as the fat is harvested from your abdomen, flanks, or thighs, your figure will be resculpted. Imagine a smaller waist and fuller breasts – that is the beauty of this advanced procedure. The fat cells are harvested with gentle liposuction, cleansed, purified, and injected into the breasts, drop by drop, with precision. As some percentage of the fat cells will not survive, some overfilling is required.

Anesthesia keeps you comfortable during surgery, though soreness is expected afterward. Fat placement can improve mild asymmetry, but perfectly matched breasts cannot be guaranteed.

Dr. Tseng plans the transfer around both the available donor fat and the breast tissue that will receive it. The amount placed is limited by what the tissue can support; adding more fat does not guarantee more lasting volume. The procedure can be used on its own or, when appropriate, to refine the contours of an implant-based augmentation.

WHAT AESTHETIC CONCERNS CAN FAT TRANSFER ADDRESS?

Fat transfer is best suited to a modest change: filling an area that looks less rounded, replacing some fullness lost after pregnancy or weight changes, or softening a small difference between the breasts. Liposuction can also improve the contour of a donor area, although the amount removed depends on how much fat can safely be transferred.

Fat cannot reliably create a dramatic size increase in one session or reposition a low nipple. If breast position and excess skin are the main concerns, a breast lift may be more useful. If you want a larger, more predictable increase in volume, Dr. Tseng can discuss breast implants. These choices depend on your anatomy and goals, not a promised cup size.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Before & Afters

3m, Vaser HD liposculpt 360, fat transfer to breast

1yr 2m, Vaser HD Liposculpt, Renuvion, Fat transfer to breast & 8m, Arm liposuction, Fat transfer to breast

7m, HD Liposculpt 360, fat transfer to breast

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH FAT TRANSFER?

Increasing breast volume with natural fat comes with several benefits:

Uses your own fat rather than an implant
Long-lasting
Sculpts your body with liposuction in harvesting fat
Can resolve minor asymmetry

Uses small liposuction and injection access points rather than an implant incision
Adds subtle fullness; a breast lift addresses significant sagging
Can be appropriate in combination with implants
Easy for the body to accept, as it is your own fat cells

VECTRA IMAGING

“TRY ON” YOUR PROCEDURE WITH VECTRA IMAGING

Dr. Tseng is committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction with the results of a procedure. With the Vectra imaging system, a 3D model of your face, breasts, or body allows you to see, with clarity, how a procedure will appear – on you. The Vectra Imaging system allows for a higher level of precision in planning a procedure for a result that reflects your desires. The images are planning tools that can help you discuss shape and proportion; they do not predict exactly how much transferred fat will remain or guarantee a surgical result.

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WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR FAT TRANSFER BREAST AUGMENTATION?

If you prefer to use your own tissue for a subtle breast enhancement, you may be a candidate. Fat transfer still involves small access points that can leave scars. For it to be appropriate for you, you should generally meet these criteria:

You have an excess of body fat on the abdomen, love handles, or another body area
You are generally in good health.

You are a non-smoker or are willing to quit.
You want a subtle increase in volume.

Using your own fat avoids implant-related concerns and makes an allergic reaction to the graft unlikely, but it does not remove the risks of surgery or guarantee how much volume will remain.

Dr. Tseng will also review your breast health, prior surgery, medications, and any recommended imaging. An unexplained breast change or abnormal imaging result needs evaluation before an elective augmentation. A personal or strong family history of breast cancer may affect the plan and should be discussed during your consultation.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY AFTER FAT TRANSFER BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Your enhancement will be performed as an outpatient surgery. You should arrange for another adult to drive you home after your treatment. Anesthesia will help you feel comfortable throughout the procedure. In a fat transfer breast augmentation, the fat is extracted, harvested, purified, and then injected to bring subtle volume. The procedure does not involve long incisions, but recovery also involves the liposuction areas. The time needed away from work and strenuous activity depends on the extent of your procedure, the demands of your job, and how you heal. Dr. Tseng will give you individual activity instructions.

Following a fat transfer breast augmentation Bellevue patients may experience some discomfort, along with swelling and bruising. You will need to sleep on your back for a few weeks and refrain from putting any pressure on your breasts to avoid the risk of damaging the transplanted fat cells. Some of the initial volume and projection will fade as the body absorbs some of the fat. In some cases, tissue expansion may be needed before the transfer to improve the results. Over time, touch-ups may be necessary to maintain or enhance the level of fullness. Call the practice if pain, redness, swelling, or another symptom seems to be worsening instead of improving. Dr. Tseng will review the signs that need prompt attention before you go home.

WHY CHOOSE TSENG PLASTIC SURGERY?

If you are interested in enhancing your breasts with natural fat transfer, the first step is a consultation. Dr. Tseng will review your medical history and take the time to listen to your goals and expectations. He will explain what to expect in the procedure and recovery, so you understand what to expect.

Dr. Tseng has been a plastic surgeon for over two decades and has a passion for the art of aesthetics. He has invested in the technology needed for safe, effective, natural fat transfer procedures. You can expect honesty, integrity, and affordable rates. Dr. Tseng has over two decades of education and is among the most experienced plastic surgeons practicing in the Bellevue area and beyond. His goal is to achieve a look that appears entirely real, natural, and fresh, never fake or overdone.

BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH NATURAL FAT TRANSFER: LONG-LASTING RESULTS.

Rather than placing implants, fat transfer allows you to add volume to your breasts for a subtle increase in size. Fat transfer can also be used to enhance the look of implants or subtly refine a breast augmentation.

The breasts may look fuller immediately after surgery because of swelling and the fat placed. As swelling settles, some of the transferred fat is reabsorbed. Fat that establishes a blood supply can remain, but the final increase varies from person to person and cannot be measured reliably at the outset. Weight changes can alter the size of the surviving fat cells. If you want more volume after healing, another session may be considered.

Possible complications include infection, cysts, fat necrosis, firm areas, and small calcifications. Tell your breast imaging team about prior fat grafting before future mammograms; any new lump or imaging finding deserves appropriate evaluation. Dr. Tseng will discuss your individual risks and screening history during your consultation.

WILL I HAVE SCARS?

Breast augmentation with fat transfer does not require larger incisions, and stitches are not needed in most cases. The small liposuction and fat-placement entry points can still leave small scars. Their appearance depends on placement and how your skin heals. For additional information on fat transfer breast augmentation, schedule a consultation with Dr. Tseng, a true artist in the field of breast augmentation in Bellevue.

HOW MUCH DOES FAT TRANSFER BREAST AUGMENTATION COST IN BELLEVUE?

Cost depends on the amount and location of liposuction, the complexity of the fat transfer, anesthesia and facility fees, and whether another breast procedure is part of the plan. A consultation allows Dr. Tseng to recommend an approach and provide a personalized quote. Ask what the estimate includes and how a second session, if desired later, would be priced.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Frequently Asked Questions

How much larger can my breasts be with fat transfer?

Fat transfer is best for a subtle increase. Cup sizes vary by brand, and the amount of fat that survives varies by person, so a particular cup-size change cannot be promised. Dr. Tseng can assess your donor fat and breast tissue to explain what is realistic for you.

Will fat transfer lift sagging breasts?

Added fullness may change the upper-breast contour, but fat transfer does not reposition a low nipple or remove excess skin. A breast lift addresses breast position and skin. The two procedures may be discussed together when both fullness and position matter.

Can I still have mammograms after breast fat transfer?

Yes. Continue breast screening as recommended by your clinician, and tell the imaging team that you have had fat grafting. Fat necrosis or calcifications can appear on imaging and may require additional evaluation. Do not assume a new lump is simply a result of surgery.

Can fat transfer be combined with implants?

In some cases, yes. Fat can refine the contours around an implant when your anatomy and goals support the combination. Dr. Tseng can explain what each part of the plan is intended to change and what it cannot guarantee.