Natural breast augmentation uses your own fat to increase breast size without the use of implants. As breast reconstruction specialists in Wisconsin, we routinely perform this procedure to improve breast shape and contour, and add volume to reconstructed breasts. This same technique is an option for women who are looking for a relatively small increase in breast size and would prefer natural results. It sounds like a dream come true, but there are many issues to consider before undergoing this procedure.
The best candidate wants a relatively small enhancement to her breasts, has natural lift with good bust contour, and has excess body fat to remove. In reality, most women are seeking a larger size and change in shape and lift than fat transfer can currently offer.
Candidates for breast augmentation surgery:
Breast augmentation does not correct ptosis or sagging of the breasts. A mastopexy (or breast lift) is a procedure that can correct droopy breasts. A breast lift can be done along with a breast augmentation or as a separate procedure depending on the desired results of the patient.
Anesthesia is administered for the patient’s comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist will recommend the best option.
The procedure starts with the harvesting of fat cells with liposuction. Fat can be harvested from donor sites such as the abdomen, hips, flanks, and thighs. The surgeon will help you determine the best area(s) at your personal consultation. Tumescent fluid, which is injected into the areas that will be treated with liposuction, expands the tissues to make it easier to remove fat cells, numbs the treatment area, and minimizes bleeding. Once a large volume of tumescent fluid is injected into the treatment area, the area becomes numb. Depending on the location of the procedure, the surgeon makes short incisions along natural creases of the body in order to easily conceal scars. The surgeon inserts a cannula with gentle suction to remove fat by using a forward and backward motion. Small tunnels are created in the fat layer, but the tunnels will collapse over the next few weeks, resulting in new contours in the specific treatment areas.
The removed fat cells are filtered, cleansed, and purified. Then, the surgeon uses a cannula to skillfully inject the fat cells into the breasts. Fat is slowly added in multiple areas until the desired volume is achieved. The incisions are commonly closed with sutures.
Preparing for surgery with a clear, complex-carb rich beverage will keep you strong and enhance your recovery. Drinking ClearFast PreOp prior to your medical procedure is a safe way to speed up recovery time, nourish your body, and reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting. It is available at Hometown Pharmacy on N. Sawyer Street, Oshkosh at $8 a bottle. The recommended dosage is one bottle the night before your surgery once you are in the fasting window, and a second bottle two hours before surgery. Consult with your anesthetist before taking the beverage. Afternoon surgery patients are encouraged to take this beverage.
Natural breast augmentation is normally performed in an ambulatory surgery center; patients go home the same day usually within two to four hours. Patients will likely need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to provide support, minimize swelling, and help the skin conform to the new contours of the body.
It is a good idea to allow a few days to recover before resuming daily activities. Excess movement should be minimized at that time. Heavy lifting, sports and other strenuous activity should be avoided for a few weeks to ensure proper healing.
Pain and bruising after the procedure are normal, and typically will fade within a couple weeks. Swelling also may occur and should subside within several months. Breasts will initially appear larger than intended due to swelling. The breast size will also diminish over time as some of the injected fat cells are reabsorbed into the body. The final results will not be apparent until one year after surgery.
Sutures are removed a week following surgery. Be sure to follow any post-op instructions in order to avoid complications and allow the body time to heal.
At your personal consultation, all your questions about natural breast augmentation will be answered by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Contact Fox Valley Plastic Surgery today at 920-233-1540 to schedule a consultation.
Before & Afters
While there is limited information regarding the long-term implications of this procedure, there are some potential concerns, especially with regard to breast cancer detection. Since the transferred fat may become firm and cause lumps, it may be necessary to undergo radiological studies (mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI) to confirm that these lumps are not due to cancer. It is possible that the firmness may make it more difficult for you or your doctor to examine the breasts. It is also possible that a biopsy may be needed if there is concern about any abnormal findings in your breasts. However, there is no reason to believe at this time that fat transfer procedures may cause breast cancer.
As experts on fat transfer breast procedures, Dr. Janssen and Dr. Doubek look forward to educating you and working with you to make important choices. During a breast augmentation consultation, be prepared to discuss:
The surgeon will also:
A natural breast augmentation, ranging from $8700-$12000, typically costs more than a breast augmentation with implants because it is essentially two procedures: a full liposuction and a full fat injection. Natural augmentation consists of up to 400 cc (about the size of a baseball) for each side as long as the fat is able to be obtained from one site, like bilateral hips. Augmentations over 400 cc OR requiring multiple liposuction sites, will cost more for the additional liposuction sites and the respective increased time for anesthesia and operating room. This is a rare case in which a person with less body fat needs to pay more for a surgery.
A natural breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure, which is not paid for by insurance. The price includes the surgeon’s fee, the operating room fee at the ThedaCare Surgery Center in Oshkosh, and anesthesia.
Due to the unpredictable nature of fat survival, take into consideration that additional surgeries may be needed in order to get the breast volume that you desire.
Usually there are multiple procedure discounts for cosmetic procedures: 15% off the surgeon’s fee for the 2nd cosmetic procedure, and 30% off the surgeon’s fee for the 3rd procedure. The operating room fee is discounted 50% for the 2nd+ procedure, while anesthesia is based solely on time. There are zero interest financing options available through Care Credit and Alphaeon Credit. There may be additional discounts, which are too varied to be mentioned here.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons are ready to help you perfect your personal Renaissance. Women visit us for natural breast augmentation from places such as Green Bay, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan. To get started, request your consultation in either the Oshkosh or Appleton office using our online form or contact us at 920-233-1540. The non-refundable $100 cosmetic consultation fee can be applied towards the cost of the procedure.
In order to get a definitive quote for breast augmentation, please call for an individual consult with one of our surgeons. The non-refundable $100 cosmetic consultation fee can be applied towards the cost of the procedure. Find out how breast augmentation with Dr. David Janssen or Dr. William Doubek at Fox Valley Plastic Surgery can improve the way your breasts look by calling 920-233-1540. Our board certified Wisconsin plastic surgeons are helping women from all over the upper Midwest to perfect their personal Renaissance. Request your consultation today.