Body Fat Used In Breast Augmentation Method
Body Fat Used In Breast Augmentation Method
March 27, 2007 -
One of the latest trends in breast augmentation uses a patient’s own body fat-from the belly, thighs, or butt-to boost the bust line, despite serious concerns from leading surgeon’s groups.
The breast implant method is called fat grafting-or lipoinjection-and involves surgically removing fat from problem areas and injecting the cells into the breasts. Patients insist fat grafting offers more natural results than saline or silicone implants. Some surgeons rave over its benefits claiming it allows them to shape the breasts and reduces the risk of hardening.
Lack of Safety Information
However, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons warn patients about the lack of clinical evidence that proves fat grafting for breast augmentation is safe or effective.
They are concerned over the potential for long-term complications including tissue scarring or calcification, which may mimic or hide breast cancer, leading to more dire health problems.
“The fat cells can scar down or sometimes become cysts and sometimes will even form calcifications,” said Dr. Walter Ernhardt, president of the ASPS.
In some cases, fat grafting doesn’t work, and the body reabsorbs the cells injected into the breasts
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