Can thin women undergo breast augmentation with their own fat?
Disease description:
I am on the thinner side and have always been dissatisfied with my breasts, hoping to improve their appearance through plastic surgery. I've heard that breast augmentation with autologous fat is both safe and natural, but I'm concerned that I may not have enough body fat to undergo this procedure.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
It is still possible to undergo autologous fat breast augmentation even with a relatively low body fat percentage. However, this typically requires the physician to have exceptional technical skills and experience to ensure that the limited amount of fat harvested from the body can be effectively utilized, while maintaining aesthetic appearance and health in other areas of the body.
Therefore, if you truly wish to proceed with autologous fat breast augmentation, it is first necessary to undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation at a hospital to assess your available fat volume and determine whether you meet the surgical criteria. If you do not meet the required standards, alternative breast augmentation methods, such as silicone implant augmentation, may be considered.
