American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Fat Grafting

Fat grafting for breast augmentation

Fat grafting for breast augmentation

Ashley Amalfi, MD | Rochester, NY Wednesday, March 24, 2021

While most of our patients choose an implant for their breast augmentation, newer techniques and natural options are now available. Fat grafting – or fat transfer – is growing as an exciting and natural option for small breast augmentation.

Breast lift with fat grafting can be beneficial for mothers after breastfeeding

Breast lift with fat grafting can be beneficial for mothers after breastfeeding

Cindy Wu, MD | Cary, NC Tuesday, August 20, 2019

When it comes to breastfeeding, the combination of time, gravity and weight changes can cause the breast tissue to sag, resulting in a shape that is more elliptical than round.

Buttock augmentation with fat grafting – aka the Brazilian butt lift

Buttock augmentation with fat grafting – aka the Brazilian butt lift

Jon Ver Halen, MD | Southlake, TX Monday, May 1, 2017

Buttock augmentation with fat grafting—also known as a "Brazilian butt lift"—has increased 26% between 2015 and 2016. During this procedure, a surgeon removes fat from an area where it's not wanted and places it into the buttocks.

Improve breast shape and volume with a breast lift and augmentation

Improve breast shape and volume with a breast lift and augmentation

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Thursday, January 19, 2017

Women may experience sagging and volume loss in their breasts as they age, however, plastic surgery can offset these changes and rejuvenate their breasts.

Fat grafting history and applications

Fat grafting history and applications

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD | Baltimore, MD Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Fat grafting, also referred to as fat transfer or fat injections, is the surgical process by which fat is transferred from one area of the body to another area.

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