Exciting News for Breast Augmentation

Despite these new findings, there are some concerns. Some of the implanted fat dies and calcifies which may interfere with mammogram readings. This was the primary reason for the society's previous position against the procedure, but the latest review by the ASPS taskforce helped to put some of these concerns aside. The report found that fat grafting “could potentially interfere with breast cancer detection; however no evidence was found that strongly suggests this interference.”

Several plastic surgeons are already using this technique. While results vary from surgeon to surgeon, there are many success stories. Dr. Khouri has completed a study tracking 50 women for an average of 3.5 years which suggests that liposuctioned fat is now a “viable alternative to breast implants.”

This emerging technique is an exciting development in plastic surgery giving patients an all natural alternative to silicon implants and more natural looking breasts. Patients benefit from liposuction as well as breast augmentation, and don't have to worry about implant breakage or hardening.

To learn more...

• Contact Dr. Lucas to schedule a free consultation, and learn more about this and other breast enhancement techniques.
• Read the New York Times article, “Your Own Fat, Relocated”