With more than 20 years of experience and board certification in plastic surgery, Dr. Raj brings a thoughtful, customized approach to breast enhancement using fat transfer techniques. A no-implant breast augmentation uses your own body fat to add volume and improve shape. This approach appeals to patients who want subtle enhancement, softer contours, and the added benefit of body sculpting.

How Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Works

Fat transfer breast augmentation begins with liposuction to remove unwanted fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or arms.

Dr. Raj purifies the harvested fat and injects it into the breasts in small amounts, layer by layer, while focusing on volume, shape, and symmetry.

Patients often say they love the dual benefits of this procedure: It contours an area you’re not happy with and uses that fat where you’d like more volume without needing to schedule two separate surgery sessions.

Results From Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer typically increases breast size by around one cup. It’s often a popular option for women who want a subtle increase in breast size or wish to refine results after a traditional breast augmentation. However, if you’re looking for a dramatic volume increase, implants might be the better option for you.

Not all transferred fat survives, which is why Dr. Raj’s highly precise technique and expert volume placement are so integral to achieving balanced, beautiful results.

Over time, the fat that successfully establishes a blood supply behaves exactly like fat elsewhere in the body, meaning it can respond to weight changes. Living a healthy lifestyle and maintaining your current weight after surgery are the best ways to maximize the longevity of your results.

Who Is a Good Candidate for No-Implant Breast Augmentation?

Ideal candidates have enough donor fat available for transfer and realistic expectations about outcomes.

During your consultation, Dr. Raj evaluates your anatomy, goals, and overall health to determine whether fat transfer is the right approach for you. He takes the time to really understand what you’re seeking so he can recommend the ideal way to enhance your breasts.

The No-Implant Breast Augmentation in Westlake, OH

If you are considering fat transfer breast augmentation in the Cleveland area, call 440-808-8030 to book your appointment with Dr. Joyesh Raj or book your appointment online.

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Raj Plastic Surgery offers a variety of breast procedures, including:

Breast Augmentation

Dr. Raj can enhance your breast size with saline or silicone implants. Several aspects of this procedure can be customized, including the size, shape and texture of the implants, for natural-looking or dramatic results that complement your body shape.

Breast Lift

Many women struggle with deflated-looking breasts as they age, especially after pregnancy or weight loss. Breast lift elevates the breast tissues and alters the nipples for a more youthful bust. The procedure can be combined with breast augmentation to restore fullness and adjust breast position for perkier, more voluminous breasts.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction reduces the size of overly large breasts that affect women physically and psychologically. Painful symptoms such as back pain, bra strap indentations and skin irritation can affect your quality of life. Breast reduction with Dr. Raj decreases the breast size so that your bust complements your frame instead of overpowering your body shape. The procedure also lifts the breasts higher on the chest.

Breast Revision

Breast revision may be necessary if you already have breast implants and are unhappy with your results or are experiencing a complication, such as capsular contracture, implant leaking or implant rupture. Breast implant revision surgery replaces the damaged implant to restore symmetry and a natural breast appearance.

Breast Surgery for Men

Breast reduction for gynecomastia removes excess glandular (breast) tissue or fat from the breasts in men. This condition may be linked to genetics, medications, lifestyle or other factors. Enlarged male breasts significantly impact men’s quality of life. Dr. Raj offers male breast reduction to correct gynecomastia and provide a more masculine chest contour.

Your Breast Surgery Consultation

Dr. Raj will listen to your cosmetic concerns and evaluate your breasts during your consultation. He will recommend a surgical approach to reach your goals and discuss the details of the procedure and recovery process, so you feel comfortable with your decision. Dr. Raj is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is Fairview Hospital’s Chief of Plastic Surgery in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is dedicated to his craft and regularly speaks at national and international meetings about cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Raj provides safe, effective breast surgery to his patients. View his before and after gallery to visualize your potential breast surgery results.

If you’re interested in breast surgery, contact Raj Plastic Surgery at (440) 808-8030 or schedule a consultation with Dr. Raj online.

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Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Most patients who decide to undergo breast augmentation see many benefits following their surgery. From a physical standpoint, breast augmentation can feminize your physique, improve the proportions of your frame and correct asymmetry. From a mental perspective, you may find that implants help you to feel more attractive, sexual and confident. You may also enjoy the ability to wear new types of clothing and often notice improvements in your professional and social life.

Potential Breast Implant Complications

Although breast augmentation is a safe procedure for most patients, all surgeries carry some risks. Potential complications include excessive bleeding and swelling, a change in breast sensation, poor scar formation and infection. In rare cases, over time, breast augmentation patients may experience capsular contracture, implant rupture and deflation, difficulty breastfeeding and (extremely rarely) BIA-ALCL, a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Benefits Outweigh the Risks in the Hands of a Great Surgeon

Ultimately, the goal of any breast augmentation surgery is to increase the size of the breasts while minimizing risks. The best way to achieve optimal results from your breast augmentation is to choose an elite plastic surgeon. A doctor who has extensive experience performing this surgery understands how to achieve the most appealing and natural-looking contours. This surgeon should have the technique necessary to make small incisions that should heal properly with minimal scarring. He or she should also be able to place the implant precisely.

In the Cleveland region, there is no better plastic surgeon to provide you with fantastic results and complication-free care than Dr. Raj. In addition to being a skilled surgeon, he takes his role as a caretaker seriously, ensuring that you have all the information you need to get through your recovery as smoothly as possible, scheduling follow-up appointments along the way to ensure that no complications have arisen.

To arrange a consultation with Dr. Raj and see for yourself why his patients are so pleased that they chose to have breast augmentation with him, please contact us today.

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Age Is Just a Number

If you are considering breast implants after 40, you may be concerned that you are too old for the procedure. That is simply not true. When it comes to breast implants, age is just a number. Your candidacy for breast implants is determined by your health, not the candles on your birthday cake. Prior to surgery, Dr. Raj will discuss your health history with you, as well as your physical concerns, to determine if breast implants are your best option.

Volume and Position

As you age, your breasts may lose volume. You may also notice that your breasts have begun to sag. If you have had children, you may notice that your breasts have changed significantly due to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. Breast implants can help women who want to add fullness to their breasts. However, breast implants alone cannot resolve issues related to sagging breasts. If your breasts have begun to sag with time, you may want to consider a breast lift. A breast lift relocates the breasts to a more attractive position on the chest wall. This procedure can often be combined with implants to improve both the position and shape of the breasts.

Mammograms

It is generally recommended that women begin to receive their annual mammogram (breast X-ray) when they turn 40. This annual exam can help detect breast cancer early, often before there are any symptoms or issues. If you are over 40 and considering breast implants, you should ask your plastic surgeon if the implants will impact your mammograms. You will also need to notify your physician that you have breast implants prior to receiving your mammogram.

Recovery

Age-related changes can impact your recovery, including changes in hormone levels. After breast implant surgery, you may experience aches, pains and complications that are attributable to age. These can lead to longer recovery times. However, your overall health determines your body’s ability to recover. If you have health concerns, you should discuss them with your plastic surgeon before your procedure.

Schedule a Breast Implant Consultation Today

For more information about breast implants, contact Raj Plastic Surgery. Dr. Raj is the Cleveland plastic surgeon women trust for the breast implant results they desire. Call or email our office today to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Raj.

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In this post, Dr. Raj explains some of the unique breast augmentation considerations for thin or athletic women.

Implant Size

If you’re slender or athletic, you may wonder whether breast implants will look natural on your frame. Ultimately implants should complement your natural body type, not overwhelm you.

The size of your breast implants will factor into how natural your results look. A modestly sized pair of implants can help you achieve the beautiful curves you want without making you appear “top heavy.”

Dr. Raj will discuss your options with you and help you select appropriately sized implants based on your height, weight and goals. He will take measurements of your chest to ensure your implants fit your chest and do not sit too close together.

Dr. Raj can also show you before and after examples of other thin or athletic women he has worked with, so you can get an idea of how different size implants look on someone with a body type similar to yours.

Under the Muscle vs. Over the Muscle

Implant placement is another factor to consider, as the position of your implants affects the final results. Placing implants under the glandular breast tissue and above the chest muscle may not offer adequate coverage. While placing implants underneath the chest muscle offers greater coverage, the implants could shift noticeably when flexing the chest muscles.

After a thorough physical evaluation, Dr. Raj can go over submuscular versus subglandular implant placement and help you make the right choice for your body type and goals.

Recovery Considerations

If you exercise or play sports regularly, you may have some concerns about the recovery and downtime rather than the implants or surgery. Plan to take several weeks off after your breast augmentation surgery so your body can recuperate.

Dr. Raj will advise you as to your specific recovery timeframe; in general, he asks patients to refrain from strenuous activity for six to eight weeks as the breasts heal. It is important to follow his recovery instructions to minimize the risk of an adverse complication. You can resume light exercise such as walking as soon as you feel ready.

When resuming your regular exercise routine or sports activities, it is quite common to experience a slight adjustment period. Your balance, range of motion and gait may be slightly different as you get used to your newly enhanced breasts. Eventually you will learn how to adapt to your enhanced breasts and they should not interfere with your hobbies or lifestyle.

For more information about breast augmentation for thin or athletic women, please request a consultation with Dr. Raj. Call or email us today to schedule your appointment.

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