Is Breast Fat Grafting Painful?

Breast fat grafting is performed under IV anesthesia, meaning you will not feel any pain during the surgery itself, but following, you may experience soreness, tightness, and bruising both in the breasts and in the areas where fat was harvested. Most women describe the discomfort as very manageable, particularly with the pain medication and recovery instructions provided by Dr. Craft. Within the first week, swelling and tenderness will gradually decrease, and patients are typically able to return to light daily activities in about 7–10 days.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

The number of appointments required for breast fat grafting varies depending on your personal needs and recovery progress. Typically, you will start with an initial consultation to discuss your goals, review your medical history, and assess your candidacy. Your second visit will be your surgical appointment. Following your surgery, our team will schedule a series of follow-up visits to monitor your healing, ensure the fat grafts are settling properly, and address any questions you may have. Most patients require 2–4 follow-up appointments within the first few months, with additional check-ins scheduled as needed.

How Long Until I See Results?

The fat cells will take a period of months to settle as the swelling subsides fully. The body will absorb some of the injected fat during this time, which is a normal and expected process that is typically compensated for during the initial procedure. However, in some cases, a follow-up procedure is needed to add additional fat. Once you achieve your final results, they will last for the long term. Your breasts will remain larger, more plump and shapely, yet look and feel as appealing and natural-looking as your regular breasts.

Can I Combine Breast Fat Grafting With Other Procedures?

Yes, many choose to pair breast fat transfer with body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction in multiple areas for a full-body transformation. It can also be included as part of a “mommy makeover” for women looking to restore their figure after pregnancy. In some cases, breast fat grafting is even combined with implants in a technique called composite breast augmentation, which allows for both added volume and enhanced natural contours.

What Are the Risks Associated With Breast Fat Grafting?

Possible risks include infection, fat necrosis (the formation of firm lumps due to the death of fat cells), oil cysts, or uneven fat absorption, which can lead to asymmetry. There is also the possibility that not all of the transferred fat will survive, which may result in a reduced final breast size or necessitate a touch-up procedure. In addition, swelling, bruising, and temporary changes in breast sensation are common but usually resolve over time.

Breast Fat Grafting in Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona

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Introduction

Introduction to Breast Fat Grafting

Full, round breasts are a desirable physical quality that many women would like to achieve. However, breast implants are not for everyone. For women who want to enhance their breasts more without breast implants, breast fat grafting in Phoenix, AZ, can provide a natural-looking and feeling size increase using your own transferred fat.

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What is Breast Fat Grafting?

Breast fat grafting is a surgery that enhances the breasts without implants by using a woman’s own fat tissue. Breast fat grafting is suitable for women who want to increase their cup size by approximately one cup size and prefer a natural feel and appearance. Breast fat grafting offers the dual benefit of slimming and sculpting the area from which fat is harvested, while also increasing breast size. As a result, the procedure helps to create an appealing hourglass physique.

Combining with AlloClae

While breast fat grafting is ideal for women who have enough donor fat and want a natural enhancement, it’s not the right fit for everyone. Some women may have a leaner physique with insufficient fat available for harvesting, while others may prefer to avoid the added recovery time that comes with liposuction. For these patients, AlloClae offers an excellent alternative. AlloClae is a biologically derived, next-generation soft tissue matrix that can enhance breast volume and shape without the use of implants or the need to harvest fat from the body.

AlloClae can be used on its own or in combination with a smaller amount of fat transfer, offering greater flexibility in tailoring results to your unique anatomy and goals. This makes it an ideal solution for women who want to enhance their breasts but aren’t candidates for traditional fat grafting—or simply want to avoid the invasiveness of liposuction. During your consultation, Dr. Craft will evaluate your body composition and aesthetic goals to determine whether AlloClae, fat grafting, or a combination of both is the best approach for your breast enhancement.

Why Get Breast Augmentation With Fat Grafting?

Breast implants may not be the right choice for some women who, at the same time, would like to enhance their breasts and increase their size. Breast augmentation with fat grafting is for the following women:

Would like to increase their breast volume by about one cup size.
Do not want foreign objects (implants) in their body.
Have concerns about the risk of implant failure or breast implant illness (BII).
Do not want scars on their breasts.
Would like to improve breast symmetry and enhance the overall appearance of their breasts.
Want to slim other areas of their body at the same time as they achieve breast enhancement.

Who Are the Best Candidates For Breast Fat Grafting?

Breast fat grafting is for women in Phoenix who are looking to enhance their breasts by no more than a cup size and who do not want breast implants.

The most certain way to determine if breast augmentation with fat grafting is the best option for you is through a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Craft. Based on your physique and goals, Dr. Craft will determine and recommend the best course of action for you to enhance your breasts. Generally, candidates for breast fat grafting meet the following criteria:

Are in good health
Do not smoke or can stop smoking before the surgery
Have sufficient excess fat on their body that can be harvested for transfer
Are not taking (or can safely stop taking) blood-thinning medications or supplements

What Are the Benefits of Breast Fat Grafting?

Breast augmentation with fat grafting provides a range of benefits for women, including the following:

No implants (breast augmentation is achieved with your own natural tissues)
Balanced breast symmetry
Bigger breasts by up to one cup size
Natural-looking and feeling breasts
Avoids the potential complications or risks specific to implants
Once the fat cells settle, the transfer is permanent
The fat harvesting achieves a more sculpted physique
Minimal incisions and scarring (fades quickly)

What’s the First Step?

When thinking about your options for breast augmentation, especially if you’re considering fat grafting as the method, you’ll want to consult with a professional such as Dr. Craft from his Phoenix office. In this appointment, you’ll go over your ultimate goals and/or concerns, while Dr. Craft performs a thorough assessment of your anatomy and potential areas for harvesting fat. This will determine whether you’re a suitable candidate or if another method, such as implants, may be a better option. From there, a surgical plan will be developed that includes details about the potential outcome of the procedure, as well as the source of the fat to be harvested. You’ll receive pre- and post-operative instructions, and from there, your procedure can be scheduled.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Fat Grafting Surgery

Before your procedure in Phoenix, you will meet with Dr. Craft for a personal consultation to discuss the details of the surgery and understand what to expect. Dr. Craft will examine your breasts and also determine which area of your body you want to select for fat harvesting. This is commonly the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or bra roll area.

Breast fat grafting surgery is performed under regional nerve block and IV anesthesia administered by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Dr. Craft will begin by performing liposuction to remove fat from the donor area. He will then purify the fat cells to ensure he transfers only viable, healthy cells. The fat is then carefully injected into your breasts, creating a full, plump appearance.

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Breast Fat Grafting Recovery

Your recovery period will vary depending on the area treated with liposuction. A compression bandage may be placed around your breasts and the fat donor area. You will wear this constantly to help minimize swelling and to ensure your breasts heal in their new, larger shape.

Expect about a week of downtime after your procedure. Most women are able to return to light, sedentary work as the pain and swelling decrease after about 1-2 weeks. You will need to wait for 4-6 weeks before resuming more strenuous work or exercise.

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How Much Does Breast Fat Grafting Cost in Phoenix, AZ?

The cost of Breast Fat Grafting in Phoenix can vary depending on several factors, including the amount of fat that needs to be harvested, the number of areas treated with liposuction, and the overall complexity of your surgery. On average, patients can expect to invest between $7,000 and $12,000 for the procedure. This price includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, facility costs, and post-surgical garments. Financing options and payment plans are also available to make this procedure as accessible as possible.

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Why Choose Dr. Craft?

Dr. Craft is a double-board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Craft is dedicated to helping you achieve breasts that are both appealing and natural-looking, leaving you feeling beautifully feminine.

At CraftMD, your breast enhancement surgery is customized for you. Women who don’t want breast implants can count on Dr. Craft to tailor their breast fat grafting to suit their personal desires and aesthetic goals. Dr. Craft prioritizes your safety and satisfaction at the forefront of his work, consistently taking a caring, compassionate, and meticulous approach to ensure you are delighted with your beautiful results.

If you’re considering breast fat grafting, please contact us to schedule a consultation today.

Breast Fat Grafting FAQ’S

Breast fat grafting is performed under IV anesthesia, meaning you will not feel any pain during the surgery itself, but following, you may experience soreness, tightness, and bruising both in the breasts and in the areas where fat was harvested. Most women describe the discomfort as very manageable, particularly with the pain medication and recovery instructions provided by Dr. Craft. Within the first week, swelling and tenderness will gradually decrease, and patients are typically able to return to light daily activities in about 7–10 days.
The number of appointments required for breast fat grafting varies depending on your personal needs and recovery progress. Typically, you will start with an initial consultation to discuss your goals, review your medical history, and assess your candidacy. Your second visit will be your surgical appointment. Following your surgery, our team will schedule a series of follow-up visits to monitor your healing, ensure the fat grafts are settling properly, and address any questions you may have. Most patients require 2–4 follow-up appointments within the first few months, with additional check-ins scheduled as needed.
The fat cells will take a period of months to settle as the swelling subsides fully. The body will absorb some of the injected fat during this time, which is a normal and expected process that is typically compensated for during the initial procedure. However, in some cases, a follow-up procedure is needed to add additional fat.

Once you achieve your final results, they will last for the long term. Your breasts will remain larger, more plump and shapely, yet look and feel as appealing and natural-looking as your regular breasts.
Yes, many choose to pair breast fat transfer with body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction in multiple areas for a full-body transformation. It can also be included as part of a “mommy makeover” for women looking to restore their figure after pregnancy. In some cases, breast fat grafting is even combined with implants in a technique called composite breast augmentation, which allows for both added volume and enhanced natural contours.
Possible risks include infection, fat necrosis (the formation of firm lumps due to the death of fat cells), oil cysts, or uneven fat absorption, which can lead to asymmetry. There is also the possibility that not all of the transferred fat will survive, which may result in a reduced final breast size or necessitate a touch-up procedure. In addition, swelling, bruising, and temporary changes in breast sensation are common but usually resolve over time.

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