Breast Augmentation Before and After: Implants vs. Breast Fat Grafting — Which Method Is Right for Me?

Breast augmentation, implants vs. breast fat grafting

Which method is right for me?

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This is Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Among those considering breast augmentation surgery, many people ask,

“Is breast augmentation always implant surgery?”

Of course, breast augmentation using implants is the most well-known method,

but autologous breast fat grafting,

and breast augmentation that combines implants and breast fat grafting

can also be very good options depending on the situation.

Today, we will explain the pros and cons of each method according to the materials used in breast augmentation surgery, and which patients they are best suited for.

💕 What kinds of breast augmentation methods are there?

Breast augmentation can largely be divided into the following three methods.

1. Breast augmentation using implants

This is a method in which a silicone implant is inserted into the breast. It can be said to be the most common breast surgery method.

2. Autologous breast fat grafting breast augmentation

This method involves harvesting fat from your own thighs, abdomen, flanks, and so on, and injecting it into the breasts. If necessary, stem cells or PRP may also be used together to improve fat retention.

3. Implant + fat grafting breast augmentation

This method uses implants and autologous breast fat grafting at the same time. After implant insertion, fat grafting is added to increase volume and maximize a natural feel.

💕 Breast augmentation with implants, what are the pros and cons?

1. Advantages of implant breast augmentation

The advantage of implant breast augmentation is that the enlargement effect is clear. Unlike fat grafting, the result is not absorbed, so it is easier to create the desired size.

Implant breast augmentation can also achieve a large size as desired, as long as your body type is suitable.

2. Disadvantages of implant breast augmentation

The disadvantage of implant breast augmentation is that artificial implants must be used. If the breast tissue is thin, the implant may be palpable or look prominent, and there is a possibility of implant-related side effects such as capsular contracture, displacement, and rupture.

However, as breast surgery methods and implant technology have advanced greatly in recent years, such side effects have been significantly reduced compared to the past.

💕 Breast fat grafting breast augmentation, what are the pros and cons?

1. Advantages of breast fat grafting augmentation

• Because fat from your own body is used, it feels very natural without a foreign-body sensation.

• There is no need to worry about implant-related side effects.

• It can finely correct breast asymmetry or issues with the shape of the rib cage.

• Since fat is harvested from the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and other areas, you may also expect body contour improvement in areas you have wanted to slim down.

2. Disadvantages of breast fat grafting augmentation

• Depending on the individual’s skin condition, some of the grafted fat is absorbed.

• It is difficult to expect a dramatic increase in size in a single procedure.

• For people with a very thin body type or little fat available for harvesting, the results may be less satisfying.

• In some cases, oil cysts or calcification may occur.

Therefore, for breast augmentation with fat grafting, it is very important to divide the appropriate amount and graft it through the extensive clinical experience and technique of an experienced specialist!

💕 For whom is breast augmentation using implants suitable?

• Those who want a definite size increase
• Those who have a certain amount of breast tissue and fat layer
• Those whose rib cage shape is relatively normal and who do not have severe asymmetry

The better the basic conditions, the more naturally the results of implant breast surgery will appear.

💕 For whom is breast fat grafting breast augmentation suitable?

• Those who want a natural breast enhancement rather than a very large breast
• Those who are uncomfortable with implants
• Those who have enough fat available to use
• Those for whom there is enough space in the breast to place fat

💕 For whom is implant + fat grafting breast augmentation suitable?

Breast augmentation surgery that combines breast implants and autologous breast fat grafting is suitable for those who want both the definite enlargement effect of implants and the natural look and feel of fat grafting at the same time.

It is especially helpful in the following cases.

• When the breast tissue is very thin
• When there is a pigeon chest, sunken chest, or rib cage asymmetry
• When there is asymmetry in breast size or shape
• Constricted breasts, tubular breasts
• When the cleavage is wide apart
• When the nipples are shifted outward

In these cases, implants alone have limitations, but if breast fat grafting is performed together, a much more natural and refined result can be expected.

Because the amount of fat needed is smaller than with fat grafting alone, it can often be applied even to people with a thin body type, and fat-grafting-related side effects are relatively less common.

The most suitable method for breast augmentation surgery differs for everyone, depending on the desired size, the current condition of the breasts, body type, and amount of fat available.

Rather than deciding on a surgery method in advance based only on information from the internet, we recommend finding the breast surgery method that is right for you through 충분한 상담 with a specialist.

Today, we have summarized the various breast augmentation surgery methods. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.

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