San Francisco Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karen Horton was recently featured in a RealSelf article discussing breast augmentation via fat transfer. Because breast implants are not used in this procedure, it’s often called a “natural boob job,” “implant-free breast augmentation,” or “minimally-invasive breast enhancement.” Breast augmentation using fat transfer is gaining popularity because it poses less risk than breast augmentation with implants. For example, in addition to being linked to both a rare non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma called BIA-ALCL and breast implant illness (BII), breast implants can also pose risks more commonly seen, such as capsular contracture—the #1 reason women seek breast implant revision surgery—and rupture.

There are many factors leading to an upswing in interest in breast augmentation via fat transfer. Many women are seeing a more natural slope and projection, as well as a more modest cup size which is easier to achieve with fat transfer as it’s only appropriate for those looking for a one cup increase in volume. However, while breast augmentation via fat transfer is common, it’s mostly used for breast cancer reconstruction patients and explant patients (patients who have removed breast implants) who don’t want to lose volume.

Is breast augmentation with fat transfer alone safe? Effective? How does it compare to breast implants? Is it recommended or performed by Dr. Horton for purely cosmetic reasons?

Read the entire article at RealSelf to learn from Dr. Karen Horton and other top Plastic Surgeons about breast augmentation via fat transfer.

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