I saw one of uyr most recent posts, and a thought occurred to me. (I know it was about more of a trans Masc experience but my question regards what could b describedas the opposite so i hope i dont trigger anybody). Can fat be transferred To the breasts? Cause I don't want plastic or silicon in my chest if possible. thans for reading
Lee says:
Yes, it is possible, but fat grafting can carry risks (necrosis, infection, lumps) and most of the fat that is grafted doesn't remain there and is reabsorbed by your body so it often requires multiple sessions.
As a result, fat grafting wouldn't be able to provide a comparable increase in breast size compared to implants.
Fat grafting might be used to correct small divots and smooth out the contour after someone has had a double mastectomy for top surgery, for example, but it wouldn't be used to increase the breast size by a cup or more as is typical in a breast augmentation.
Solid silicone and saline-filled non-textured breast implants are typically your best option for breast augmentation if estrogen does not create the breast growth you had hoped for.
A plastic surgeon can tell you more about the risks of implants, but risks may include:
Capsular Contracture: This is a condition where the scar tissue around the implant tightens, which can cause the breast to feel hard and may result in discomfort or changes in the breast's appearance.
Implant Rupture or Leakage: Breast implants can rupture or leak. A saline implant rupture will lead to deflation and an obvious change in breast size, while a silicone rupture may go unnoticed (silent rupture) but can cause pain, breast shape changes, or even local complications.
Infection and Bleeding: As with any surgical procedure, there's a risk of infection and bleeding. In some cases, the implant may need to be removed and reinserted after the infection is treated.
Changes in Sensation: Some people experience changes in nipple or breast sensation. This can be an increase or decrease in sensitivity and may be temporary or permanent.
Breast Pain: Some individuals might experience pain in their breasts following the surgery, which can be temporary or chronic.
Asymmetry or Unsatisfactory Cosmetic Outcome: There might be dissatisfaction with the aesthetic outcome, including issues like asymmetry, unsatisfactory size, or scarring.
Cancer: A rare but serious risk associated with certain types of textured breast implants is a type cancer.
Need for Additional Surgeries: Implants do not always last for your entire life. Over time, they may need to be replaced or removed due to various issues like cosmetic concerns or complications.
Interference with Mammograms: Breast implants can interfere with the detection of breast cancer during mammograms, requiring additional, specialized views.
Systemic Symptoms: Some individuals report a variety of systemic symptoms known as breast implant illness, including autoimmune diseases, joint pain, mental confusion, muscle aches and chronic fatigue.
While all of that sounds scary, and you may feel like the risks aren't worth the benefit for you, many folks undergo breast augmentation without complications. It's a choice each person has to make in consultation with a plastic surgeon based on their own needs, goals, and medical history.
Shared decision-making with a surgeon can help you decide whether breast augmentation is right for you. They can also help put the risks in context and can tell you the percent of patients that typically have those complications-- often it's pretty low.
So if you may be considering undergoing a breast augmentation, the potential for complications are something you should discuss with a surgeon-- they can also tell you more about what techniques can be used for augmentation.
Followers, anything to add?
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TIL the word titivation, "To make decorative additions to; spruce up." Alternately spelled tittivation, which is THE perfect word to use in place of "breast augmentation"!
Either way, I can now say "I have an upcoming tittivation surgery!" and will soon be more tittivated than I ever have been. :-)3
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