A patient in general good health with reasonable skin elasticity, in good shape, would benefit from butt augmentation. The procedure does not rely on artificial implants to create a more desirable shape; instead it merely relocates fat from other areas on the body to the buttocks. The fat is then molded into a firmer and more rounded shape.

The increase is size is dependent on the operating surgeon’s professional opinion, and the body size and type of the patient. A realistic expectation would be a small to medium increase. This is often enough to drastically enhance the line of the body silhouette. The number of fat transfers needed, due to increasing expertise in storing the fat cells themselves, is often only one – adding to the convenience of this procedure.

An additional benefit to the buttock augmentation procedure is that the accompanying liposuction often remedies another problem area for the patient, depending on where the fat is removed from. Removing excess mass from a sagging stomach or plump thighs can often lead to skin tightening in these areas.

Minimal risks are associated with the procedure, and although patients may experience a mild discomfort as the fat is extracted, recovery is often complete within three days. This minimal downtime means that patients can often return to work within one week. Risks are slight compared to more invasive surgery where a general anesthetic is required. The assigned surgeon would fully brief the patient on any potential complications

(Scottsdale, AZ) Todd K. Malan, M.D.,board certified cosmetic surgeon, has pioneered a revolutionary new procedure, the Natural Breast Augmentation, which employs the latest technologic advances in fat harvesting,adult stem cell transfers and breast splinting technology to provide women the option of enlarging their breasts using their own fat.  The technique results in breasts that look and feel smoother than conventional cosmetic surgery using implants. Stem cells enable the fat to grow its own blood supply, thus becoming an integral part of the breast rather than a foreign lump.  Stem cells have the potential to change into any cells in the body; they are found in most tissues, especially fat.

Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation and reconstruction has remained a highly debated and controversial procedure following the introduction of these techniques in the U.S. in the late 1980’s.  “Yet, recent advances in fat harvesting and transfer techniques, digital mammography, and the use of adipose derived adult stem and regenerative cells necessitate a re-examination of this longstanding bias against fat transfer breast augmentation,” says Malan.

With Natural Breast Augmentation, fat is harvested and collected with Body-Jet fat harvesting device utilizing saddlebags, love handles, lower abdomen, buttocks and thighs for sites of fat donation.  The procedure is unique in that we use the latest technologic advances in fat harvesting as well as adult stem cell transfers. Cell-enhanced reconstruction uses adipose fat that is a rich source of stem and regenerative cells. These stem cells are not the controversial embryonic stem cells. This new procedure uses a special process to ensure that the transplanted cells will live and adapt to the transplantation site (breasts).

After fat removal, the cells are transferred to the Stem Cell processing device which is used to separate regenerative and stem cells from fat cells. The regenerative and stem cells are then washed, concentrated, and enzyme activated.  The activated stem cell mixture is then combined with the fat cells and then injected into fat that is already present in the breast where it fills in and replaces tissue volume.

The injection of the fat along with the stem cells results in a permanent 250cc to 500cc overall breast size increase, allowing for a 1 or 2 bra cup size increase. A pressure splint is then used after the procedure to ensure that the fat remains in place and assists in promoting regeneration of the transferred fat and stem cells.

There are several advantages to Natural Breast Augmentation.  Saline or silicone implants which are considered the standard for cosmetic breast augmentation and reconstruction show complication rates to be as high as 25% with a re-operation rate of 100% at 10 years. Additionally, implants can obscure 15-50% of normal breast tissue on screening mammography making early detection or follow-up of cancer difficult.

Fatty tissue does not exhibit reactive inflammation, rejection, or autoimmune disease. Natural Breast Augmentation results in excellent cosmetic result including a natural feel to the breasts that is reproducible and permanent. Unlike implants this procedure will not interfere with future mammograms.  The procedure, performed in conjunction with liposuction allows artistic body re-contouring to complement breast augmentation for a new total-body look.

For more information about Natural Breast Augmentation or to set-up an interview with Dr. Todd Malan contact Jaime Alyn PR at 212-213-2003 or jaime@jaimealynpr.com