More and more women with silicone implants are now getting their implants replaced by their own stem cell-enriched autologous fat. The reason why so many women distance themselves from an “implant exchange” are the severe disadvantages of breast implants made from artificial materials: Women with silicone implants often complain about a palpable foreign body sensation, about pain while swimming or showering with cold water, and about their unnatural-looking breasts. Hardening and continuous leaking of small amounts of silicone with unknown health consequences are further unwanted outcomes of implants. Since every implant exchange is accompanied by general anaesthesia, surgical risks, and continued “wearing out” of the breast, it becomes inevitable that more and more women are looking for alternatives.
We have been performing breast augmentations with stem cell-enriched autologous fat in my Clinic DDr. Heinrich® for several years. The results are impressive since the procedure is completely natural – without any scars or implanted foreign bodies. In the course of time, with this ground-breaking method we have also been able to help women to have a fuller chest, who have previously had their silicone implants removed!
Recently I was able to witness myself about the result of breast augmentation with stem cell-enriched autologous fat at a follow-up appointment in our clinic. The photograph on the left shows the patient’s breast some time after removal of her breast implants. The photo on the right clearly shows the success of the treatment: The breast is wonderfully round and full again, and due to the additional breast volume, it is tauter than before the intervention!
Stem cell-enriched autologous fat can also be used in breast reconstruction after accidents or tumor removals – this was the original purpose behind the development and research of breast augmentation with stem cells. Further, stem cell-enriched autologous fat can also be used to round off existing silicone implants. Silicone implants stretch and thin out the breast tissue after a few years, causing the edges of the implants to become annoyingly visible and palpable.
Let the photos speak for themselves as to how autologous tissue replaces silicone and other foreign bodies. Already today, patients from all over the world can benefit from this revolutionary treatment and can look forward to having natural, feminine breasts even after the removal of silicone implants!
DDr. Heinrich, MD