There has been much recent interest in fat grafting in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Filling in a residual contour irregularity after reconstructive breast surgery has been increasingly treated with fat grafting by a small amount of liposuction, processing the fat and injecting it into the same patient. The hope is , the tissue will “take” or become revascularized and fill in any residual defects.

Fat grafting for cosmetic breast augmentation has been frowned upon by The American Society of Plastic Surgery, ASPS, in the past. However, there has been renewed interest and research in this topic. As plastic surgeons do fat grafting in other areas of the body, some are now employing this technique for breast enlargement. Fat grafting for breast augmentation still remains somewhat controversial, however, as some animal studies have noted some possible complications and breast cancer screening with mammography remains a concern. Using ones own tissue for cosmetic enhancements, however, remains an attractive option and an ongoing area of research in Plastic Surgery.
Stephen Delia, m.d.

As you may be aware, cosmetic surgeons usually charge a fee for their cosmetic consultation appointments. This is reasonable because the plastic surgeon is providing a service to the prospective patient in the form of reliable, researched information, an exam of the area where cosmetic surgery is desired, and as much time as needed to answer all the patient’s questions and concerns. The best way to get the most from the appointment is to research the cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in which you are interested—breast augmentation, facelift, eyelift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and have all your questions ready for the doctor. A good source is the American Society of Plastic Surgery’s website which offers a wealth of information on all cosmetic procedures for the public to access.

Here at Dr. Stephen Delia’s practice, our goal ultimately is to have a patient conclude their consultation appointment feeling confident, more knowledgable, and fully satisfied with the information provided.