The push-up bra, the adhesive strips, the gel pasties, the stick-on cups, and even the good old-fashioned duct tape. Most women at some point have attempted to use these contraptions to maneuver their breasts to suit that backless, strapless, or cleavage-baring outfits. This time-consuming and often painful process can be exhausting and frustrating. Minimally-invasive breast enhancement procedures can help subtly lift, shape, and volumize your chest so you can say good-bye to these cumbersome (and expensive) contrivances permanently. No implants or general anesthesia required!
Dr. Hooman Khorasani is a quadruple board-certified cosmetic surgeon who has spent over 10 years helping patients achieve their ideal body contour through an array of minimally-invasive treatments. This extensive experience coupled with Dr. Khorasani’s commitment to procedural perfection directly benefits each patient, as your individualized treatment plan is carefully customized to provide you with optimal cosmetic results.
To find out whether a breast enhancement procedure can help facilitate your aesthetic goals, visit Dr. Khorasani at our New York City practice. To request a consultation, text message us securely, or contact our Manhattan office by phone at 212-230-3378.
Every set of breasts is as unique as the person to whom they belong. The volume and perkiness of the breast varies even amongst your own set, as the human body is naturally asymmetric.
Although your weight is often cited as the most important determinant of breast contour, genetics is actually the primary contributor to your particular size and lift. Age and pregnancy may also significantly influence the appearance of your breasts. Even your posture can impact your breasts’ curvature! The combination of these elements is what is ultimately responsible for the particular silhouette of your breasts.
Unfortunately, the list of risks and complications associated with surgical breast implants is expanding yearly. Most recently in 2019, the FDA mandated a recall of textured implants given their associated risk with a rare malignancy, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, to which thirty-three deaths were attributed. This forced withdrawal from the market led the FDA to issue a statement outlining the documented risks associated with breast implants.
This plethora of severe adverse outcomes has resulted in a surge of demand for safer breast augmentation alternatives. Fat transfer and BodyTite are at the forefront of these surrogate therapies, providing effective, durable enhancement with minimal side effects and a significantly improved safety profile.
Breast volumization with a fat transfer procedure is a two-in-one treatment that allows you to eliminate stubborn fat collections from areas like under the chin, belly, thighs, etc. while simultaneously volumizing and contouring your breasts. Using targeted liposuction, fat is extracted from unwanted bulges and siphoned into a specialized purification system. Once the fat is sufficiently refined, it is carefully injected into the breasts to enhance your natural shape and size.
The principles of fat redistribution can also be used to rejuvenate the face or augment the buttocks. Learn more about the many applications on our fat transfer page to ascertain if this treatment can compliment your breast enhancement to provide you with optimal face and body sculpting.
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The benefits of this comprehensive treatment are two-fold, as it allows you to eliminate an unwanted double chin, belly pooch, or love handles while simultaneously enhancing your breasts. Consequently, the redistribution of fat in this minimally-invasive therapy results in precise body sculpting that aligns with your aesthetic objectives.
The cosmetic outcome of a fat transfer breast augmentation also looks and feels natural, since this procedure utilizes your body’s own organic materials. Additionally, the transplantation of purified fat to the breasts does not require a surgical incision. This prevents the formation of scars in an aesthetically prominent location, further enhancing the natural appearance of your non-implant breast augmentation. Use of your own fat storages also lends itself to durable results, as the grafted product is not targeted by your body’s natural disposal systems.
Other benefits of a fat transfer breast augmentation include the avoidance of surgical implants, which require replacement every ten years and are associated with serious adverse effects like leakage, infection, and malignancy.
Furthermore, our fat transfer procedures are traditionally performed in an outpatient setting using local injections of a numbing solution coupled with oral medications. This is in stark contrast to traditional breast contouring procedures that are always performed in an operating room, exposing you to additional financial costs and the risks of general anesthesia. Fat transfer breast augmentation also has a proven track-record of efficacy and safety, allowing patients to achieve their ideal silhouette while avoiding unwanted complications.
Fat transfer or autologous fat grafting is a highly-efficacious body sculpting treatment that banishes unwanted pockets of fat from under the chin, belly, thighs, etc. and repurposes its contents to enhance the natural contours of your breasts. This in-office procedure harvests fat from the sites most bothersome to you using localized liposuction. The extracted fat is then rigorously purified to remove excess fluid, oils, and cellular debris. Upon completion of the refining process, the fat is transplanted to the breasts to provide increased volumization.
Many of our patients opt for head-to-toe liposuction in combination with their fat transfer breast augmentation to achieve their ideal silhouette. Liposuction has been a staple of Dr. Khorasani’s decade-plus career and he is proud to have helped thousands of patients look and feel their best through this minimally-invasive surgical procedure.
Breast augmentation with autologous fat grafting is best suited for non-smoking patients with a healthy, stable weight seeking a mild to moderate increase in their breast size without invasive surgery. Fat transfer can also be used to correct asymmetry and irregularities of the breasts.
Ideal candidates for this procedure are women with the complaint of having small breasts who are between the ages of 25 and 45, with good skin elasticity and only mild sagging of the breasts. Other requirements for breast augmentation with fat transfer include the presence of unwanted fat pockets that are large enough to provide sufficient amounts of material for transplantation.
Patients with a personal or family history of breast cancer are not candidates for this procedure. Please note that a baseline mammogram and ultrasound of your breasts prior to scheduling the procedure is essential to ensure your maximum safety.
Fat transfer to the breast is not an ideal procedure for women with large, pendulous breasts as it does not provide significant lifting. In order to address skin laxity, subdermal skin tightening may be used in combination with fat transfer. Subdermal skin tightening is a minimally-invasive treatment that tightens the skin internally, which can firm the skin of the breasts. As such, many patients couple fat transfer augmentation with subdermal skin tightening therapy to elevate and plump the breasts simultaneously. Please view our BodyTite section below to see if this radio frequency energy-based treatment alone or in combination with autologous fat grafting can help facilitate your ideal breast contour.
Harvesting fat from the selected donor site requires the creation of a small entry site (port) to allow the liposuction device to reach under the skin’s surface. Each port site will be thoroughly numbed with an injectable anesthetic fluid to ensure maximum comfort. Following anesthetization, the liposuction cannula (a thin, blunt tube) will be inserted under the skin to begin treatment. Using a precise level of suctioning power, Dr. Khorasani will extract all available fat from this area to eliminate your unwanted bulge in its entirety.
Your safety, as well as the medical and cosmetic outcome of your procedure are Dr. Khorasani’s chief priorities. As such, he utilizes the smallest cannula possible in combination with a low-level suction to ensure maximal safety and optimal fat graft survival. This meticulous process requires more time, but yields superior health and aesthetic results.
The withdrawn fat is then extensively refined with a specialized system to remove all impurities. Once the fat has been completely purified, the final product is drawn up into several sterile syringes. The breasts are then numbed with injections of lidocaine to allow for a pain-free sculpting process. Dr. Khorasani will then carefully inject the refined fat to provide your breasts with precise volumization that compliments your natural contours.
Depending on the specifications of the donor sites and the degree of volumization you desire, a fat transfer breast augmentation requires anywhere from three to eight hours to complete.
You will be given oral sedation prior to the start of the case and throughout the case in the form of oral lozenges. These lozenges will provide relaxation and excellent pain control in the vast majority of cases.
The fastidious numbing process during the harvesting and transplant stages will prevent you from experiencing pain; however, you may continue to feel pressure or tugging as the fat is extracted and reimplanted. If at any time during the procedure these sensations become bothersome, please inform Dr. Khorasani and he will provide you with additional measures to ensure your comfort. These include our in-office Pro-Nox system which employs nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to reduce anxiety and the experience of pain. Pro-Nox can be self administered by you as needed, to address any discomfort. Please note that we also offer this procedure under sedation for larger cases when we are suctioning multiple areas at once.
The minimally-invasive nature of breast augmentation with autologous fat grafting lends itself to a recovery that is far more rapid than traditional implant surgery. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities within five to seven days after surgery; however, strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least two weeks. Please note that patients undergoing comprehensive body sculpting from top-to-bottom or those with high-volume fat pockets may require up to two weeks to recover from the liposuction portion of the procedure.
Most patients report only mild discomfort immediately after the procedure; however, this typically resolves within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. We ask that our patients take two tablets of Extra Strength Tylenol every four to six hours for pain control. Patients are also provided with some stronger pain medications for the first 48 hours of recovery, but most patients opt not to take them.
Swelling and bruising of the donor and transplant site are expected following a fat transfer breast augmentation. These effects start to improve within five to seven days after surgery and completely resolve within two weeks. Starting three days after your surgery, we strongly encourage you to undergo daily lymphatic massages. These specialized treatments can significantly help minimize postoperative swelling and reduce the time required to heal.
We understand this recovery time can be difficult. Our office staff is available 24/7 during your recovery time to discuss any of your concerns. We are always here for you!
Immediately following your procedure, your breasts will be significantly volumized; however, some of this increased size can be attributed to post-procedural swelling. Over the course of several weeks, the swelling will subside and the grafted fat will settle into its permanent position.
Unfortunately, in breast tissue only around 50-60% of the fat grafts will survive the transplantation process. The final results of your breast augmentation require approximately six months to appreciate; however, this prolonged wait period is rewarded by permanently enlarged and sculpted breasts.
Dr. Khorasani has developed a unique protocol in order to maximize the survival of fat grafts. He uses low pressure suctioning when extracting the fat, which minimizes trauma to the fat cells. Dr. Khorasani uses a smaller caliber suction tube, which provides the tissue better contact with blood supply. Additionally, he uses a unique, sterile closed purification system that offers constant oxygen pressure for grafts. Dr. Khorasani adds Platelet Rich Plasma to his grafts, which adds growth factors for enhanced survival. Finally, you have the option of visiting a post-op hyperbaric chamber, which can offer enhanced oxygenation to the fat grafts after the surgery.
BodyTite is both the name of the technology, as well as the treatment this device is used for. BodyTite is a minimally invasive procedure that shapes, contracts, and lifts without having to undergo an invasive surgery. No scalpel, minimal scarring. The technology uses RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis) technology that completes some of the shortcomings associated with traditional surgical body lifts. This is why it's a wonderful option for patients who desire breast enhancement, without having to undergo an invasive surgery with extensive scarring and downtime.
A BodyTite breast lift with Dr. Khorasani is meticulously planned to accommodate each patient’s overall aesthetic objectives and pre-existing body curvatures. This culminates in the precise application of radio frequency energy to lift and firm the breasts in a manner that compliments your unique silhouette. The augmentation induced by BodyTite is also natural in both appearance and texture, as this therapy utilizes the body’s own organic collagen to elevate and tighten the breasts. Collagen production induced by the radio frequency energy is additionally beneficial in that these new molecular structures and sustains the lift of your breasts for multiple years following treatment.
Advantages of treatment with BodyTite include the avoidance of the risks, complications, and scarring associated with a surgical breast lift (mastopexy). These highly invasive surgeries require the use of an operating room, which exposes you to additional financial costs and the risks of general anesthesia. Furthermore, a mastopexy requires numerous incisions to remove excess skin, increasing the risk of infection and inducing the formation of scars encircling the nipples and traversing the lower half of the breasts. These adverse effects of surgical mastopexies drastically differ from the safety and efficacy of a BodyTite breast lift.
This minimally scarring procedure is performed in an outpatient setting using local numbing injections coupled with oral medications to ensure maximal comfort. Energy-based augmentation with BodyTite is, therefore, an excellent alternative treatment that allows patients to achieve their ideal silhouette while avoiding unwanted complications.
The BodyTite device comes with a series of handheld attachments of varying sizes that can be used to treat different areas of the body. However, the process is very similar for all.
BodyTite is a subdermal skin tightening procedure that uses special caliper-like handpieces with a small rod, known as a cannula. After numbing the area with a special solution, the cannula is inserted underneath the skin and communicates with part of the device that runs on the outside of the skin to emit radio frequency energy. This radio frequency heats the skin from underneath without overheating it, and causes the skin to contract and tighten. For breast lift, this tightens the tissue from underneath the skin and results in a natural, firmer lift of the skin around the breast.BodyTite is a subdermal skin tightening procedure that uses special caliper-like handpieces with a small rod, known as a cannula. After numbing the area with a special solution, the cannula is inserted underneath the skin to emit radio frequency energy. A built-in thermometer constantly measures the temperature, ensuring the appropriate energy is delivered, while avoiding thermal injury. This radio frequency heats the skin from underneath without overheating it, and causes the skin to contract and tighten. For breast lift, this tightens the tissue from underneath the skin and results in a natural, firmer lift of the skin around the breast.
Patients should note that results will not be immediate, because there is swelling and some bruising associated with this surgery. However, by following your pre and post-care instructions, the recovery process can be rather swift. Results can start to be apparent around 2-3 months. However, the best results will be noticeable after six months, and continuing up to 12 months.
Depending on the treatment area, downtime can be from 5 days, up to 14 days. It is imperative to keep up with your post-care, including wearing any prescribed garments, taking your prescribed medications, eating healthy, resting, and light exercise. Lymphatic massages are also incredibly helpful to keep swelling and bruising down and to reduce your recovery time.
Renuvion (J-Plasma) is a non-surgical skin tightening device that utilizes the energy of helium-derived plasma and radiofrequency waves to remodel the superficial or deep layers of the skin. When applied to the deep (subdermal) skin layers, the amalgamation of hot and cold energy boosts your body’s production of collagen. This new, healthy collagen enhances the natural elasticity of the subdermal region, resulting in skin that is firm and closely adherent to the underlying structures. Administering this compound energy to the deep skin layers of the chest induces a controlled contraction that naturally lifts and firms the breast.
The skin-tightening powers of Renuvion (J-Plasma) are not limited to breast augmentation, as this highly-effective treatment can enhance the elasticity and tightness of the face, neck, stomach, knees, buttocks, back, thighs or arms. This multi-purpose device also improves the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration, and texture abnormalities when adapted to the superficial skin. Please visit our Skin Tightening and Laser Resurfacing pages to determine if alternative applications of Renuvion (J-Plasma) can facilitate your cosmetic goals..
A Renuvion (J-Plasma) breast lift with Dr. Khorasani is meticulously planned to accommodate each patient’s overall aesthetic objectives and pre-existing body curvatures. This culminates in the precise application of plasma energy to lift and firm the breasts in a manner that compliments your unique silhouette. The augmentation induced by Renuvion (J-Plasma) is also natural in both appearance and texture, as this therapy utilizes the body’s own organic collagen to elevate and tighten the breasts. Collagen production induced by the plasma energy is additionally beneficial in that these new molecular structures sustain the lift of your breasts for multiple years following treatment.
Other advantages of treatment with Renuvion (J-Plasma) include the avoidance of the risks, complications, and scarring associated with a surgical breast lift (mastopexy). These highly invasive surgeries require numerous incisions to remove excess skin, increasing the risk of infection and inducing the formation of scars encircling the nipples and traversing the lower half of the breasts. These adverse effects of surgical mastopexies drastically differ from the safety and efficacy of a Renuvion (J-Plasma) breast lift. Energy-based augmentation with Renuvion (J-Plasma) is, therefore, an excellent alternative treatment that allows patients to achieve their ideal silhouette while avoiding unwanted complications with minimal scarring.
Throughout his 15 year long medical career, Dr. Khorasani has dedicated himself to the development and application of innovative therapies to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Renuvion (J-Plasma) capitalizes on his extensive experience with energy devices and body contouring to provide comprehensive treatments that are tailor-made to each individual. As such, Dr. Khorasani will be able to formulate a personalized body sculpting plan that best addresses your needs!
Renuvion (J-Plasma) energy treatments are ideal for healthy, stable-weight patients seeking a mild to moderate degree of breast lifting and tightening. Please note that this cutting-edge lifting procedure does not volumize the breasts. Fat transfer is another minimally-invasive treatment that is specially formulated to increase the size and enhance the shape of the breasts. As such, many patients couple Renuvion (J-Plasma) therapy with fat transfer augmentation to elevate and plump the breasts simultaneously. Please view our Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation section above to see if surgical fat redistribution alone or in combination with a Renuvion (J-Plasma) breast lift can help facilitate your ideal breast contour.
Renuvion (J-Plasma) breast lifts require the creation of a small entry site (port) to allow the device to reach under the skin’s surface. Each port site will be thoroughly numbed with an injectable anesthetic fluid to ensure maximum comfort. Following anesthetization, the Renuvion (J-Plasma) device (a thin, blunt rod) will be inserted under the skin of the breast to begin treatment. The helium-derived plasma and radiofrequency energy will be emitted from the device and evenly applied in strokes to induce a controlled contraction of the deep skin layers.
The size of the area to be treated is the primary determinant of the time required to complete a Renuvion (J-Plasma) treatment. Determining the optimal point of entry on each breast and the subsequent numbing process typically requires approximately one hour to complete. As always, Dr. Khorasani is primarily concerned with ensuring each step is precisely executed to keep you safe and maximize your aesthetic results. Consequently, the application of the plasma energy to the deep layer of the skin requires two to three hours to complete, as great care is taken to ensure each stroke is appropriately targeted and evenly distributed. Overall, expect to be with us for four to six hours on the day of treatment.
Administering the plasma energy directly to the deep layers of the skin lends itself to a recovery period that is shorter in duration than other breast augmentation procedures. Patients may experience mild swelling and bruising that resolves within five to seven days; however, these effects diminish significantly within two to three days, such that most patients are able to resume normal activity within this time frame.
The plasma-induced production of collagen is an intentionally gradual and prolonged process, as this lends itself to results that are natural in appearance and exceptionally durable. Subtle breast elevation and improved firmness are first noticed within one week after treatment, but six months are required to appreciate the full benefits of Renovation (J-Plasma). Most patients will require only one session to achieve maximal results.
Dr. Hooman Khorasani is quadruple board-certified in Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery. Additionally he led the Division of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery at Mount Sinai for over ten years. His passion for providing patients with cutting-edge treatments to facilitate their cosmetic goals has led to his involvement in multiple research projects investigating novel applications and advanced clinical techniques for minimally-invasive body sculpting. Dr. Khorasani’s internationally recognized proficiency in cosmetic surgery has led many health professionals to seek his mentorship and learn from his practice so that they too can provide their patients with enhanced aesthetic outcomes.
Armed with this advanced clinical and academic competency, Dr. Khorasani carefully crafts a therapy plan for each individual that adheres to the highest standards of medical care and is optimized to produce the greatest results possible. Personalization is infused into every aspect of our practice, from the treatment itself to our highly-skilled office personnel that are available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns. Together as a team, we can help you achieve your ideal body contour.
Dr. Khorasani and his highly-specialized team look forward to working with you to transform your medical or aesthetic goals into reality. To expedite a request for a consultation, message us securely, or contact Dr. Khorasani’s Manhattan office by phone at 212-230-3378. For more information about how to get in touch:
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