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If you have considered breast augmentation, you might be looking into the various techniques available to make the right decision. Typically, women interested in breast enhancement or breast enlargement only focus on implants, made from silicone or saline materials. 

Most women don’t realize there is another option, namely stem cell breast augmentation, which provides a much more natural enhancement. 

Let’s take a look at this in more detail.

What Is Stem Cell Breast Augmentation?

Well, simply put, stem cell breast augmentation is a natural way to augment your breasts while reducing unwanted fat from other areas of your body. It is an ideal way to slim certain contours and get a much safer breast enlargement. 

Even though implants with silicone or saline have been perfected over the years, there are still complications that can occur, from capsular contracture to rupture to threats of BII. This is because, with a synthetic implant, the body responds by forming protective scar tissue around it. 

While this is natural, it can lead to deformities that involve revision surgery.

How Does Stem Cell Breast Augmentation Work?

Dr. Calabria will take fat from areas of your body that you want to be reduced via liposuction and then graft stem cells from the fat back into the breast, which gives a more youthful, natural appearance and feel. In addition, this will eliminate the risk of scar tissue forming, as the body will not reject your own tissues. 

What Is Stem Cell Augmentation Recovery Like Compared to Implants?

With traditional breast implants, recovery can take weeks to heal fully. On the other hand, stem cell augmentation is a much simpler procedure as no incisions are made in the breast area. 

There will be some time required for the injected stem cell fat to settle.

What Is the Best Option for You?

Looking at the pros and cons of each procedure, the increased benefits offered with stem cell augmentation makes this the top choice for many women. 

Saline and silicone implants have various disadvantages that stem cell augmentation doesn’t have, and you will get a far more natural look because nothing synthetic is used. 

The only thing you need to be aware of is that you will probably only be able to increase your breasts one cup size. Additionally, you will likely not be a candidate for this procedure if you are very lean and do not have sufficient fat to harvest.

Interested in Enhancing Your Breast Shape?

To book a consultation, call Calabria Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, California, at (310) 777-0069 or complete the online contact form.

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There is more focus on the body than ever in the world of cosmetic surgery. Procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty are growing in popularity as patients seek the best method to sculpt and fine-tune their body shapes.

With stem cell fat transfer, patients get an edge over traditional body contouring procedures by using stem cells’ powerful regenerative effects to shape and sculpt bodies for the most attractive, long-term results.

What Does Stem Cell Fat Transfer Treatment Involve?

Imagine your own stem cells from unwanted fat being transferred to act as a natural filler for amazing sculpting results.

Many traditional body contouring procedures like liposuction don’t always yield the results that the patient desires, as patients can be left with contour irregularities or unnatural-looking dents. 

Stem cell fat transfer corrects such irregularities, and since it reuses your body fat, it is a low-risk procedure.

The process begins with liposuction. Dr. Calabria removes excess fat deposits from precisely targeted locations using a thin suction device called a cannula.

The removed fat—from the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and flanks—is spun through a centrifuge to isolate the stem cells. The stem cell-enriched fat is then injected into the treatment area to address your specific problem and smooth out contours. 

Unlike fat grafting, stem cell fat injections significantly improve the survival rate of the transferred fat cells and help promote the growth of new fat cells post-treatment.

The biggest draw to body contouring with stem cells is that patients can achieve a more natural appearance with lasting contouring results. Patients also deal with less bruising and a relatively shorter recovery time than other traditional body contouring procedures.

Who Can Benefit From Body Contouring With Stem Cell Technology?

Stem cell transfer is particularly ideal for:

• Younger patients
• Patients with a good amount of extra fat to harvest stem cells from
• Individuals looking to avoid more invasive surgery
• Individuals who seek to correct irregularities or dents from previous surgeries

If you are considering breast surgery or body contouring, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss the potential of stem cell-enhanced plastic surgery and how it can improve your results. 

Patients enjoy the confidence of having a very experienced and skilled plastic surgeon—Dr. Calabria—perform the procedure for great contouring results.

Interested in Learning More?

Come and let us help you determine if this type of procedure may be right for you. 

Schedule a consultation using our online form or calling our Beverly Hills office at (310) 777-0069, our Rancho Mirage office at (760) 836-0077, or our Italy offices at +393494662323 to speak with Dr. Calabria and determine if body contouring with stem cell fat transfer can give you the end-result of a balanced, toned, and sculpted physique.

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Sagging breasts and low nipple position are common aftermaths of pregnancy and breastfeeding. As new moms shed their baby weight, their breast tissue may sag, and their nipples lose their youthful perkiness. These concerns are corrected with a breast lift; however, a lift doesn’t address the loss of volume that also accompanies breastfeeding.

Many women experience a decrease in breast volume following childbirth, so much so that they desire a breast augmentation procedure. 

Women that seek to restore their pre-pregnancy breast volume have two main options: implants and fat grafting. Implants have long been a popular choice and are continually being refined. However, complications are not uncommon. With stem cell breast augmentation, fat grafting has become an ideal alternative for moms who want a boost without implants.

Here is a quick overview of how it all works, including what to expect.

What Is Fat Grafting?

Also known as fat transfer or fat injections, fat grafting involves transferring fat from one part of the body, purifying it, and injecting it into another part. Fat grafting is popular in plastic surgery, where it is used to improve or augment the face, breast, hands, and buttocks. The first grafting was done in 1894 by a German surgeon. Since then, the procedure has been refined thanks to constant research and discoveries in the field. Plastic surgeons extract fat using liposuction and process it through decanting and centrifugation, eliminating excess fluid, dead cells, and debris from the viable fat cells. 

The purified fat is then reinjected through the subcutaneous tissue in tiny droplets.

What Is Stem Cell Breast Augmentation?

Fat grafting breast augmentation, or natural breast augmentation, allows women to moderately increase their breast size without relying on synthetic implants. Fat is a natural augmenting material, meaning that your new breasts will maintain the soft and natural feel of breast tissue. And since the injected fat contains stem cells, you may also get a slight lift and tightening of the breast skin at the same time.

While this option does not offer as significant of a size increase as implants do, it does provide a soft and natural improvement that allows post-breastfeeding mothers the opportunity to feel comfortable with their breasts.

Fat grafting is also safer, unlike implants that have higher revision surgery rates.

Interested in Learning More?

Dr. Calabria is an experienced plastic surgeon with a focus on stem cell breast augmentation. You can call our Beverly Hills office at (310) 777-0069, our Rancho Mirage office at (760) 836-0077, or our Italy offices at +39 349 4662323 to find out more about fat transfer breast boost or schedule consultation using the online contact form.

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In recent years, online dating has become more prevalent in society. Online dating is not only popular among younger people, but baby boomers as well. For some people reaching that golden age, getting back into the dating game can be quite daunting, especially online. 

Baby boomers are now middle-aged or older, and more are turning to cosmetic surgery to look their best as they take another shot at love and get back into dating. 

What Procedures Are Common Among Baby Boomers?

The increase in baby boomers seeking cosmetic surgery has recently skyrocketed, but you may be wondering what procedures are currently common among the older generation. 

Facelift 

Facelift surgery is another common cosmetic procedure among older patients. In 2018, more than 60,000 facelift patients were over 51 years old. 

Dr. Calabria offers stem cell facelift surgery for those looking to enhance their facial volume and rejuvenate their skin. The stem cell facelift uses your body’s regenerative cells and stem cells to create a youthful and natural look. This surgery has a quicker recovery than the traditional facelift, which is beneficial for older patients in particular. 

Non-Surgical Facelift 

Some patients, specifically older people, may be hesitant to undergo extensive surgery. Dr. Calabria understands this hesitation among his patients and offers a non-surgical alternative to facelift surgery. 

The non-surgical facelift can provide patients with facial rejuvenation and a youthful appearance with no scarring and quick recovery time. Stem cell-enriched fat is used in the non-surgical facelift to regenerate healthy facial tissue, causing the skin to heal and rejuvenate itself. This procedure is customized to fit the needs of each patient. 

Breast Augmentation 

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2018, nearly 40,000 breast augmentation patients in America were 51 years of age or older. Breast augmentation surgery with implants is an extremely common procedure. 

However, this plastic surgery has a high revision rate. Dr. Calabria understands that many patients, especially older ones, may not feel comfortable undergoing multiple procedures. 

Because of this, Dr. Calabria offers stem cell breast augmentation to reduce the chances of patients needing to have their procedure redone. Benefits of stem cell breast augmentation include reduced body fat, fuller breasts, and lower risk of complications. 

How Can Cosmetic Surgery Benefit Baby Boomers? 

With online dating becoming more popular among baby boomers, the desire to look their best in photos has increased. Visible signs of aging can be frustrating, and even something many are self-conscious about. Cosmetic surgery can benefit the older generation by providing them the confidence to seek relationships through online dating sites. 

Regardless of age, everyone should be given the opportunity to feel and look their best. 

Interested in Learning More? 

If you are interested in learning more about how you can benefit from cosmetic surgery, please call Dr. Calabria’s Beverly Hills office at 310-879-1488, his Rancho Mirage office at 760-836-0077, or his Milan, Italy, office at +393494662323. You can also fill out our online contact form.