What is Implant-Free Breast Augmentation?

An implant-free breast augmentation creates beautiful, natural-looking results by harvesting fat cells from the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs, purifying the cells, and then carefully injecting the cells into the breasts. It has an added slimming effect on the donor area. Because your own fat cells are used, your breasts will feel and move like natural breasts without worrying about replacing implants in the future or other concerns. 

The benefits of this procedure include:

  • Increased breast volume
  • Long-lasting results that look and feel natural
  • Short recovery time
  • Minimal scarring
  • Sculpts and smooths the buttocks, thighs, or abdomen

How Does Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Work?

Your implant-free breast augmentation will be tailored to suit your specific needs and goals. Dr. Cohen will devise a personalized plan for you and review the details, so you know what to expect. The procedure generally takes three hours and is typically performed under general anesthesia.

  • The first step is harvesting the fat to be injected into your breasts. With gentle liposuction, Dr. Cohen will remove the fat and purify the cells to prepare them for transfer.
  • The fat cells are then carefully injected into your breasts to achieve the desired size and shape. This is a meticulous process that involves layering the injections throughout the breasts to breast the most natural-looking results. 
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How Long is the Recovery After Implant-Free Breast Augmentation?

Your recovery will depend on the details of your procedure. You will experience swelling and bruising in the breast area and donor area in the early stage of healing. This will gradually resolve, typically within a couple of weeks. The areas of liposuction will take longer to recover than the breast area. Dr. Cohen will let you know what to expect in your unique case and give you detailed instructions to follow in the weeks following your procedure. You should be able to resume regular, gentle daily activities and desk work within a few days. 

When Will I See the Full Results?

You will see changes immediately. In the first six to twelve weeks, about one-third of the fat could be reabsorbed by your body. To compensate for this reabsorption, Dr. Cohen will initially overfill your breasts to achieve the desired long-term results. 

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Why Choose Us?

Dr. Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive Ivy League education and training. He is a detail-oriented perfectionist who genuinely cares for his patients. With a background in breast reconstruction after cancer treatment, he treats every patient with integrity and honesty. Dr. Cohen is always prepared to go the extra mile to achieve your goals while ensuring you feel safe, understood, and informed. 

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