What Is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a breast augmentation technique that uses your body’s own fat to enhance the size and shape of your chest. This natural method is popular among transgender women and non-binary individuals seeking subtle, gender-affirming results.
Who Is Fat Transfer For?
Fat transfer is ideal for individuals who desire a modest increase in breast size without the use of implants. Candidates should have sufficient fat stores for harvesting, be in good health, and consult with a skilled surgeon to determine suitability.
Benefits of Fat Transfer
Fat transfer offers several benefits:
Provides a natural look and feel.
Uses your body’s own fat, eliminating the need for synthetic implants.
Contours donor areas, such as the abdomen or thighs, through liposuction.
Offers subtle, customizable results that align with gender-affirming goals.
Procedure Details
The fat transfer procedure typically involves:
Consultation: Discussing goals and identifying donor areas with your surgeon.
Liposuction: Harvesting fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
Fat Processing: Purifying the harvested fat to prepare it for injection.
Fat Injection: Carefully injecting the fat into the breasts to achieve the desired shape and volume.
Recovery and Aftercare
Recovery from fat transfer includes:
Swelling and bruising in both the donor and recipient areas subsiding within 2-4 weeks.
Returning to light activities within a few days, with full recovery taking several weeks.
Following aftercare instructions to ensure the survival of transferred fat and optimal results.
Finding a Skilled Surgeon
Fat transfer requires expertise to achieve natural-looking, balanced results. TransMD connects you with experienced surgeons specializing in breast augmentation and gender-affirming procedures, providing compassionate and skilled care.
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