Whether you feel dissatisfied with the shape, size, or projection of your breasts, you are not alone.
Many patients find that breast surgery relieves these self-doubts, restoring proportion and curvature in exactly the right places.
But which is right for you: breast implants or a fat grafting breast augmentation? In Indiana, we offer both procedures to help you achieve your desired volume.
Continue reading to dive into the pros and cons of each technique, or start shaping your treatment plan for breast enhancement with Turkle & Associates.
How Turkle & Associates Restores Volume
As you consider how you want to enhance your cleavage and balance your figure, we can empower you to make an informed decision about your breast augmentation.
During your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon determines which surgical approach would advance your body goals. Some patients find success with a targeted fat transfer, while others enjoy the lasting volume of implants. Our Vectra 3D Imaging technology helps us visualize your desired outcome.
Fat Grafting
Some patients prefer a fat grafting breast augmentation in Indiana because the procedure uses a natural substance rather than a foreign object to make the breasts appear fuller and firmer. Without an implant, there’s no worry of puncture or future replacement.
During a fat transfer, your surgeon gently suctions out unwanted fatty tissue from another area of the body using liposuction. We then purify the fat before injecting it into the breasts to achieve your desired shape, size, and projection.
Though this process enables gradual volume building and customization, it also depends on your body’s ability to re-assimilate the new fat. The body may reject up to 50% of the injected fat, resulting in asymmetry. Additionally, if these grafted fat cells die, they may leave small calcifications or oil cysts in the breast.
Because we cannot predict how your body will receive the fat transfer, it is impossible to predict the exact results. Some patients require multiple treatments to reach the desired volume and symmetry, but enjoy the natural-looking outcome.
Implants
When selecting your breast implants, the board-certified cosmetic surgeons at Turkle & Associates present you with several options. Based on your surgical expectations, your doctor might recommend saline, responsive silicone gel, cohesive gel (“gummy bear”), or soft-touch cohesive gel implants.
Each implant has a distinct look and feel; your surgeon lets you handle samples of the different implant styles so you know what to expect.
During the procedure, your surgeon makes a precise incision based on your treatment plan and places the implant behind the breast tissue or underneath the chest wall muscle. This placement helps you achieve natural-looking volume and symmetry.
Many patients appreciate the reliability of their implant sizing and end results; there’s no concern about fat cells surviving transfer, as the implants hold their shape for 10 to 15 years. There is typically very low risk of rupture or rippling, as well, but your surgeon highlights these possibilities in your surgical consultation.
Make an Informed Decision About Your Augmentation
At Turkle & Associates, we strive to support your health decisions with transparency and compassion. Armed with the benefits and potential risks of breast enhancement, you can find peace of mind in your surgical procedure.
Schedule a consultation to discuss whether implants or a fat grafting breast augmentation in Indiana best supports your body goals.
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