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Breast Fat Transfer Gold Coast


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What can you expect from breast fat transfer?

Utilise your own fat
Alter breast shape
Alter your silhouette
Reduced scarring
Typically, no maintenance required

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What is Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

Breast augmentation using fat transfer, a procedure innovatively utilised by Dr. Raja Sawhney, involves transferring fat from other parts of the patient’s body to the breasts.

This method is particularly beneficial for those seeking an increase in breast volume or a more contoured shape. The process starts with liposuction to remove fat from areas like the thighs, abdomen, or flanks. Dr. Sawhney, with his extensive experience in this technique, ensures that the procedure is meticulously planned, focusing on the patient’s overall body contour and the desired outcome of breast augmentation.

The procedure is known for its dual benefits: contouring the area where fat is removed and enhancing the breast size. Dr. Sawhney’s approach is grounded in creating a harmonious body profile, ensuring that the results are in balance with the patient’s natural physique. His expertise in fat transfer for breast augmentation is well-recognised, having shared his techniques and insights at several prestigious international conferences, significantly influencing the methods of many plastic surgeons.

Dr. Sawhney’s Approach to Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

In Dr. Sawhney’s practice, breast augmentation using fat transfer is tailored to each individual’s needs and body type. His approach involves a detailed assessment of the patient’s physique, evaluating areas suitable for fat extraction, and planning the augmentation to achieve the desired breast volume and shape. His method prioritises patient safety and aims to ensure that the results look cohesive with the patient’s overall body shape.

This procedure, refined by Dr. Sawhney over years of practice, involves purifying the extracted fat before its transfer to the breasts, ensuring the highest viability of the fat cells. His meticulous technique is designed to maximise the retention of the transferred fat, thereby achieving lasting results. Dr. Sawhney’s proficiency in this area is a product of his extensive research and practice, making him a known figure in plastic surgery, particularly in fat transfer breast augmentation.

The Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer Consultation

Consultations with Dr. Sawhney for breast augmentation using fat transfer are comprehensive, focusing on understanding the patient’s goals and evaluating their suitability for the procedure. He assesses the patient’s overall body structure, paying close attention to areas with adequate fat reserves for harvesting. The consultation is a crucial step where Dr. Sawhney discusses the possibilities and limitations of using fat transfer for breast augmentation, ensuring patients have realistic expectations about the procedure.

During these consultations, Dr. Sawhney utilises his extensive knowledge to explain the nuances of the procedure, including the process of fat harvesting, purification, and injection into the breasts. He emphasises the importance of a holistic approach, where augmentation is not only about enhancing breast size but also about ensuring that the change complements the patient’s overall body shape and aesthetic goals. These sessions are instrumental in building a mutual understanding and trust between Dr. Sawhney and his patients, paving the way for successful outcomes.

Different Methods for Performing Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

In breast augmentation using fat transfer, Dr. Sawhney employs various liposuction techniques depending on the patient’s body type and the amount of fat required. He carefully selects the donor sites to ensure an optimal fat yield and quality. The harvested fat is then meticulously purified and prepared for transfer. This precision in preparation is crucial for improving the survival rate of the transferred fat cells, ensuring a more effective and lasting augmentation.

Once the fat is prepared, Dr. Sawhney strategically injects it into the breasts, focusing on areas that require volume enhancement or contouring. His technique is refined to achieve a uniform and smooth result, avoiding lumps and irregularities. The advantage of this method lies in its ability to provide a more subtle enhancement compared to implants. Dr. Sawhney’s expertise in this technique allows him to customise the breasts in a way that is in harmony with the patient’s natural body contours, achieving a balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome.

Dr Raja Sawhney

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Training and Qualifications

Dr Raja Sawhney played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive unit to service the demand for breast cancer resection and reconstruction, lower limb trauma and complex head and neck cancer resection and reconstruction. He dedicates a majority of his time to complex and challenging reconstructive surgery for patients who have had deformities, either from birth, from abnormal development, or after trauma or cancer.

Experience and Skills

was accepted to and commenced advanced training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2007 governed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgery (RACS) and the Australian Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed this training and was awarded Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – FRACS (Plast) in 2011.

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Fat transfer breast augmentation procedure

Through the use of liposuction, fat is removed from unwanted areas. The common sites for this are the stomach, hips, or inner and outer thighs. This fat is then prepared for transfer and injected around the breast mound. This fat forms a new blood supply in the breasts to become living fat again.

Your breast fat transfer will comprise the following steps:

1. Anaesthesia

Breast fat transfer can be performed using both local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia. The right choice will depend on your overall health and the amount of fat to remove via liposuction. Dr Sawhney will determine which type of anaesthetic to use during your initial consultation.

2. Liposuction

Before surgery, you and Dr Sawhney will select a donor site for fat removal. Dr Sawhney will inject this area with a local anaesthetic to minimise discomfort and bleeding. He will make small incisions, through which he will insert a thin cannula to extract the unwanted fat. Once the fat has been suctioned out, the small incisions will be closed.

3. Fat purification

Once the desired amount of fat has been removed, Dr Sawhney will prepare it for re-implantation into the breasts. This preparation is done by spinning the fat in a centrifuge to separate the cells from the fluid. Once purified, Dr Sawhney will transfer the fat into the syringes used for fat injection.

4. Fat transfer

Next, Dr Sawhney will prepare your breasts for the transfer. He will insert and withdraw the injection needle into the breast multiple times. Each time this is done, a line of fat is carefully deposited in your natural tissue planes. This process is repeated until the desired breast size and shape are achieved, after which Dr Sawhney will close your incisions and apply dressings to the grafted area.

Candidates for Fat Transfer to the Breast

Ideal candidates for breast augmentation using fat transfer are those seeking a subtle and natural alteration in breast volume. This technique is particularly suitable for individuals who prefer augmentation using their own body tissues rather than synthetic implants. It is important for candidates to have sufficient fat deposits in other body areas, such as the abdomen or thighs, for successful fat harvesting. Candidates should be in good general health, non-smokers, and possess realistic expectations about the results. Additionally, they should understand that the outcome of fat transfer may be less dramatic compared to implants and might require multiple sessions for optimal results.

Things to Consider with Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

Before opting for breast augmentation via fat transfer, it’s essential to consider the nuanced nature of this procedure. Unlike implants, fat transfer typically results in a more modest increase in breast size and may necessitate multiple procedures to achieve the desired volume. Patients should be prepared for the recovery process associated with both the fat harvesting and transfer sites. Another key consideration is the potential for some of the transferred fat to be reabsorbed by the body over time, which might affect the longevity and consistency of the augmentation results.

Aftercare and Recovery

Following your breast fat transfer, you may experience discomfort, soreness and swelling at your breasts and liposuction sites. While recovery times are shorter than traditional breast augmentation surgery, you should still take some time to rest and heal. Maintaining a healthy diet and good hydration levels is crucial during this time to help facilitate your body’s natural healing.

Any pain can be relieved with over-the-counter medication, and you will be fitted with a compression bra after surgery to help minimise swelling and discomfort until you completely recover. During this time, it is recommended to wear loose-fitting clothing to help with discomfort. It is also important to take any prescribed medications and creams and monitor how your body heals.

On your first day, you will need to sleep on your back and stay roughly 30 degrees elevated to reduce swelling and facilitate wound healing. Around two days after your procedure, you should be able to return to basic tasks and activities that are not physically demanding. Most breast fat transfer patients return to work within a week. However, patients must avoid swimming and strenuous exercise for up to six weeks, and refrain from driving for at least a week. It is also recommended to avoid consuming alcohol and smoking which can adversely affect your healing.

If you experience any unusual symptoms or adverse reactions, it is crucial that you contact Dr Sawhney and advise him straight away. You should also endeavour to attend all post-operative appointments to allow Dr Sawhney to assess your healing and outcomes so far. Dr Sawhney will provide thorough aftercare instructions before your breast fat transfer procedure.

Potential Risks and Complications

  • Infection at the donor or recipient site
  • Asymmetry in breast shape or size
  • Changes in breast or nipple sensation
  • Possibility of fat reabsorption leading to uneven results
  • Scarring at the fat harvesting site
  • Formation of oil cysts or calcifications in the breast
  • Potential need for additional procedures for desired outcomes
  • Irregularities or lumpiness at the donor or recipient site
  • Risk associated with anesthesia and sedation
  • Rare chance of fat embolism, a serious medical condition

Each patient’s experience and risks may vary, and Dr. Sawhney ensures that all potential complications are thoroughly discussed during the consultation to enable informed decision-making.

Ensuring you follow your aftercare plan as advised by Dr Sawhney, the chance for these risks and side effects to occur becomes minimised, but they may still occur. It is important to be aware of them in case you notice any changes. Please get in touch with Dr Sawhney immediately if you notice anything unusual following your breast fat transfer.

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