Mammoplasty with autologous fat

Mammoplasty with autologous fat is suitable in cases where a moderate increase in breast volume is desired and without the use of breast implants.
It is a procedure reserved for women who have a certain accumulation of fat on the thighs, hips or abdomen, in order to allow its removal.

As with any other surgical procedure, it is essential to undergo an initial consultation with the plastic surgeon, in which doubts and perplexities will be addressed, it will be illustrated exactly how the operation will take place and what all the options and possibilities are suitable for your case. The visit is not binding and offers the opportunity to receive all the information and satisfy any curiosity regarding the surgical and post-surgical program, the drugs to be taken, the analyzes and checks to be performed and the costs.

Before proceeding with the aspiration procedure, a solution is injected into the area of ​​the body to be treated. The injected solution consists of a saline solution, a local anesthetic drug and a drug that causes vasoconstriction in order to reduce blood loss during the procedure. We therefore proceed with the incision of cuts of a few millimeters and the insertion of a cannula at subcutaneous level. We proceed with the removal of fat and liquid through a suction system. Once the aspiration procedure is completed, we proceed with disinfection, dressing and positioning of compression bandages which reduce post-operative swelling.
The collected fat is immediately treated and infiltrated into the breast in order to recreate the roundness and increase the volume of the breasts.

The operation takes place under general anesthesia and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Finally, a bandage is applied to the breast which, once removed, is replaced by a soft bra.

Discharge normally occurs the same day. At the end of liposuction it is normal for there to be an accumulation of liquids in the operated area and for the area to appear swollen and painful for a few days, for this reason, especially in the case of liposuction of large areas, it is advisable to combine specific massages of the areas, in order to drain any collections. Your breasts may also feel swollen and painful, this is a normal condition.

You will immediately put on the containment sheath recommended by your doctor during the first visit. The sheath will be worn day and night for approximately two months. For the first 6/7 days you will live a peaceful life without too much effort, after which you can resume your normal life, but avoid gymnastics for at least a month. After approximately 24 hours, the wound is treated, the compression bandage is removed and graduated compression stockings, girdles or compression shorts are applied, as appropriate.

After liposuction on the legs it is advisable to start moving immediately after the operation, to promote blood circulation and the reabsorption of liquids. Movements are limited by bandages, which are then removed in favor of compression stockings. In the first post-operative phase, a sensation of swelling, stiffness and pain in the breasts, discomfort and asthenia will be normal. Post-operative control photographs will be taken approximately one month after the operation; periodic follow-up checks will then be scheduled.

In order to reduce post-operative pain, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs will be prescribed. In order to reduce the risk of infection, the patient will undergo antibiotic therapy.

The residual scars are a few millimeters long and are therefore imperceptible or in any case not very relevant from an aesthetic point of view.

The result of the surgery depends on several factors: the patient's initial clinical condition, the healing capacity and compliance with the post-operative instructions given by the surgeon, especially avoiding inappropriate movements. The definitive profile of the breast will be visible after 4-6 weeks but the results and benefits will be noticeable immediately. It must be said that in any case a part of the infiltrated fat will be lost over time (around 30%) and in the case of very sporty people this percentage could increase.

Complications of the surgery are rare but possible: hematomas and bleeding, infections, seromas and poor healing. In some cases, a temporary alteration in skin sensitivity may occur. It may happen that, at times, the skin appears irregular, wrinkled or chapped due to irregular fat removal and the lack of elasticity of the skin. These imperfections can also be permanent.