Restore natural volume and contour with breast fat grafting at New York Group for Plastic Surgery. This advanced technique addresses volume loss, asymmetry, or implant irregularities by utilizing your own fat. Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs specializes in creating soft, natural-looking results through precise fat transfer techniques tailored to your body and goals.
Enhance Shape and Volume With Natural Fat
Breast fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that enhances breast shape and volume using your own body fat. Dr. Jacobs gently harvests fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs through liposuction, purifies it, and injects it into the breasts. This technique is ideal for correcting contour irregularities, improving symmetry, or enhancing results from previous surgeries. Because it uses your natural tissue, the outcome feels soft and authentic—without the need for implants or foreign materials.
You May Consider Breast Fat Grafting If:
- You want to correct minor breast asymmetry
- You have volume loss after pregnancy or weight loss
- You prefer a natural alternative to implants
- You want to refine the results from a previous surgery
- You have contour irregularities or indentations
- You wish to enhance cleavage or upper pole fullness
- You have adequate fat in donor areas like the abdomen or thighs
- You want a subtle, natural-looking enhancement
Explore Your Options & Visualize the Results
During your consultation with Dr. Jacobs, you’ll begin by discussing your medical history, prior procedures (if any), and what you hope to achieve with breast fat grafting. He will examine both your breasts and potential donor sites—such as your abdomen, flanks, or thighs—to determine whether there’s enough viable fat for transfer. He will also assess symmetry, skin laxity, and tissue quality to determine if fat grafting can help you achieve your goals.
To help you clearly envision the potential results, we use the Vectra XT 3D imaging system. This tool captures ultra-high resolution images of your body and simulates how your breasts will look after surgery. Dr. Jacobs will walk you through various outcome scenarios, explain where the fat will be injected, and collaborate with you to create a personalized surgical plan.
Your Breast Fat Grafting Session
Your procedure begins with Dr. Jacobs carefully mapping both the donor and recipient sites to guide fat harvest. You will be placed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the amount of fat being transferred. Dr. Jacobs will use a small cannula to extract fat from targeted donor areas—typically the abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs. The harvested fat is then processed using centrifugation or filtration to remove excess fluid, oils, and damaged cells, isolating only the most viable adipocytes.
Using microinjection techniques, Dr. Jacobs will then graft the purified fat into the breast in tiny aliquots through small stab incisions. Fat is layered meticulously in multiple planes to promote integration, vascularization, and long-term volume retention. The procedure generally takes 2 to 3 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis, and no drains are required.
The Recovery Process After Breast Fat Grafting
After your breast fat grafting procedure, you can expect mild swelling, bruising, and soreness in both the donor and recipient areas. Most patients return to light activity within 3 to 5 days, but you should avoid strenuous exercise or pressure on the breasts for at least 3 weeks. Any discomfort is typically managed with oral pain medication.
You’ll need to wear compression garments over the donor sites to minimize swelling and support the healing process. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or wearing tight bras that may compress the grafted fat. Dr. Jacobs will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for incisions and when to resume normal activities. Most of the transferred fat that “takes” becomes permanent within a few months of your procedure.
The Final Breast Fat Grafting Results
Results from breast fat grafting become apparent gradually as swelling subsides over several weeks. While some of the fat may be reabsorbed by the body, the fat that successfully “takes” will remain permanently.
You can expect natural-looking breasts that feel soft and proportionate to your body. The final results typically become visible around three months after the procedure, with improved contour, symmetry, and volume that enhance your overall silhouette.
Why Choose Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs?
Elite Breast Reconstruction Surgeon Serving the New York Region
Dr. Jordan M.S. Jacobs is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in microsurgical and aesthetic breast procedures. Known for his technical precision and artistic eye, Dr. Jacobs approaches breast fat grafting with a focus on natural shape, symmetry, and long-term fat retention. He tailors each plan to your anatomy and goals, using state-of-the-art techniques for optimal results. If you’re considering breast fat grafting in New York, schedule a consultation with Dr. Jacobs to explore your options and visualize your ideal outcome.
