Stem Cell Breast Fat Grafting: From Engraftment Rate to Safety and Results

Stem Cell Breast Fat Grafting,

From engraftment rate, safety, to results

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This is Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

The most commonly compared methods when considering breast augmentation are implant breast augmentation and breast fat grafting.

In the past, breast augmentation was largely associated with implants as the trend, but recently, more people are choosing breast fat grafting.

Before choosing a clinic for breast fat grafting, it is most important to accurately understand the possibility of side effects and the engraftment rate.

Even with the same breast fat grafting procedure, the results and satisfaction can vary greatly depending on the fat harvesting method, refining process, and grafting technique.

So today, for those of you considering breast fat grafting, I would like to introduce it in detail, focusing on the key points you must know before surgery.

Features of breast fat grafting

Breast fat grafting uses your own fat without artificial implants, reducing concerns about foreign-body sensation while improving natural volume and contour, and it is a breast augmentation method whose popularity has been rising rapidly.

1. Uses your own body fat without artificial implants

Breast fat grafting is a procedure in which your own fat is harvested and grafted, rather than using implants, so there is less concern about a foreign-body sensation and you can expect a more natural feel and movement.

2. Creates natural volume and contours

Because the fat is delicately grafted in multiple layers, it can create a natural breast line that suits each person's body shape.

3. Can also help improve body contour

During the fat harvesting process, unnecessary fat from the abdomen, thighs, and other areas can be removed, so you can expect body-line improvement along with breast enhancement.

5. Reduced burden from implant-related side effects

This is a surgical method that can relatively reduce concerns about side effects caused by artificial implants, such as implant rupture and capsular contracture.

6. Personalized design is possible

Because the amount and distribution of fat can be adjusted according to the individual's body shape and skin condition, it is suitable for those who value natural-looking results.

Recommended candidates for breast fat grafting

• Those who feel burdened by implant breast surgery
• Those who want a natural feel and line
• Those who want a natural volume improvement of about one cup size
• Those whose volume has decreased after childbirth or dieting
• Those who want breast enhancement and body contour improvement at the same time
• Those who want to improve rippling or asymmetry after breast surgery
• Those who lack upper-breast volume

Compared with implant breast augmentation, breast fat grafting can produce more natural results, but side effects may occur depending on the graft volume and method, so caution is needed.

1. Excessive fat grafting can cause side effects

If too much fat is grafted at once, blood supply may not be sufficient, preventing the fat from engrafting, and side effects such as fat necrosis and calcification may occur.

2. The appropriate graft volume, considering the engraftment rate, is important

In breast fat grafting, the key is not simply to inject a lot, but to create an environment where the fat can survive. The appropriate amount of dispersed grafting, taking into account the individual's body shape, skin elasticity, and fat condition, determines the engraftment rate and safety.

3. A technique that divides the fat into multiple layers is needed

If the fat is injected concentrated in one area, the engraftment rate may decrease, so a delicate technique that grafts the fat in multiple layers is important.

4. A surgical plan that considers individual differences is necessary

Rather than an unreasonable pursuit of volume, a surgical plan that prioritizes safety and engraftment rate according to body shape, fat amount, and skin condition is important.

To reduce the risks of breast fat grafting and achieve highly satisfying surgical results, the experience of the medical team and the surgical environment are most important.

Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic has board-certified plastic surgeons directly responsible for everything from consultation to surgery, and to improve each patient's surgical completion, we limit breast fat grafting to just 2 cases per day, carefully carrying out every step from fat harvesting to refining and grafting.

Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic uses its own triple-engraftment method for breast fat grafting, dispersing purified separated fat into the area under the muscle, above the muscle, and the subcutaneous fat layer. Rather than concentrating the fat in one area, this method precisely divides and grafts it into each layer, increasing the engraftment rate and creating a more natural-looking volume.

This is Globi's signature breast fat grafting method, established based on long-term clinical experience.

4 conditions for successful breast fat grafting

1. Healthy fat harvesting

The fat must be harvested gently and delicately so it is not damaged. After harvesting, impurities and damaged fat should be removed, and only fat with a high chance of survival should be selected for grafting so that the engraftment rate increases.

2. An environment where the fat can survive

The breast tissue needs abundant blood flow and enough space for the fat to settle stably. The better the blood circulation and tissue elasticity, the higher the engraftment rate.

3. Proper amount, dispersed and grafted in the right places

Breast fat grafting is not simply a procedure that injects fat; it also requires a deep understanding of the anatomical structure of the breast and extensive clinical experience.

Globi's board-certified plastic surgeons, who have extensive clinical experience and a high level of anatomical understanding, directly perform the procedure and evenly disperse the fat into the area under the muscle, above the muscle, and the subcutaneous fat layer.

With this skilled technique, fat is grafted using the triple-engraftment method, helping the fat settle stably, increasing the engraftment rate and creating a more natural-looking volume.

The difference in results is not made by how much is injected, but by who performs the grafting, how it is done, and which layer receives it.

4. Stem cell breast fat grafting

After liposuction, components that help the fat survive well inside it (SVF) are separately isolated. These components include adipose-derived stem cells and growth factors, which help the grafted fat settle more stably.

By grafting the isolated SVF together with refined autologous fat, you can expect reduced fat absorption and even higher engraftment rates.

Improving issues after implant breast surgery through fat grafting

After implant breast augmentation, depending on body shape or skin condition, the outline of the implant may show through, rippling may appear like wrinkles, or asymmetry may occur due to differences in volume between the left and right sides.

To improve these issues, Globi does not remove the implant, but performs fat grafting to the areas that lack volume, covering the implant naturally so the feel becomes softer and visible contour issues are improved as well.

Features of Globi breast fat grafting

1. Directly performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon for just 2 cases per day

A board-certified plastic surgeon directly performs only 2 cases per day, raising the quality of each surgery from fat harvesting to refining and grafting and improving satisfaction with the surgical outcome.

2. Medical staff who continuously study surgical methods and details for better results

With the triple-engraftment surgical method, which disperses fat more precisely in micro units according to the characteristics of each layer—above the muscle, under the muscle, and the subcutaneous fat layer— a more stable engraftment rate can be expected.

3. Designated advanced regenerative medicine institution, with an in-house stem cell research center

Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic has been officially designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as an advanced regenerative medicine institution, providing stem cell treatment with proven safety and effectiveness in a more systematic and specialized environment.

It also operates its own stem cell research center, systematically managing the amount and purity of stem cells, as well as the separation process, thereby ensuring the quality stability of the stem cells used in procedures.

Postoperative care program that completes the result after surgery

To improve the completeness of surgical results, Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic provides a premium aftercare program following breast fat grafting surgery.

ㆍ Capsulitis intensive care Systematic management for tissue stability and comfortable recovery after surgery

ㆍ Smartlux laser care Customized laser care to help reduce swelling and support recovery

ㆍ Stem cell scar injection Intensive care to minimize concerns about incision scars at the liposuction site

ㆍ Lalafil skin care Care that considers both post-surgery skin recovery and improved elasticity

ㆍ Scalp care program Detailed care for overall recovery after anesthesia and surgery

Breast fat grafting is not simply a surgery to increase volume, but a delicate procedure that must consider engraftment rate, safety, and naturalness together.

After carefully checking the medical team’s experience, surgical method, and aftercare, please make a choice that is right for you through sufficient consultation.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Globi Plastic Surgery Clinic is located on the 5th and 6th floors of the EGI Building, 843 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, just a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Station on Subway Line 3.

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