AlloClae Breast Enhancement in Atlanta

What Is alloClae Breast Enhancement?

alloClaeTM is a structural adipose tissue allograft that can be used to add targeted volume in areas where fat naturally exists, including the breast. 

Unlike traditional fat grafting, alloClae does not require liposuction to harvest a patient’s own fat. This allows Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco to place targeted volume into specific areas of the breast to improve shape, symmetry and contour without traditional breast augmentation surgery. 

What Breast Concerns Can alloClae Address? 

In appropriately selected patients, alloClae may be considered for: 

• Subtle breast volume enhancement 
• Upper-pole fullness 
• Medial breast fullness and cleavage contouring 
• Breast asymmetry 
• Visible or palpable breast implant rippling 
• Localized contour deficiencies 
• Volume loss following a breast biopsy or previous breast procedure 
• Selected contour irregularities following breast cancer surgery or reconstruction 

The treatment is highly individualized. Some patients need additional overall volume, while others need only a small amount of strategically placed tissue to correct a specific contour deficiency. 

Can alloClae Increase Breast Size Without Implants? 

For selected patients seeking a subtle increase in breast volume, alloClae may provide an alternative to traditional breast augmentation with implants. 

The amount of enhancement possible depends upon the patient’s existing anatomy, skin envelope, breast dimensions and treatment goals. 

Patients seeking a significant increase in breast size may still be better candidates for breast implants or fat-transfer breast augmentation. 

Can alloClae Help Breast Implant Rippling? 

Yes, alloClae may be used in appropriately selected patients to add soft-tissue coverage over areas of visible or palpable breast implant rippling. 

Implant rippling is often more noticeable in thin patients or patients who have limited soft-tissue coverage over their implants. 

Rather than automatically replacing the implant, targeted adipose tissue may sometimes be used to camouflage a localized contour irregularity. 

A plastic-surgery examination is necessary to determine whether the problem is primarily inadequate tissue coverage or whether implant revision is required. 

Can alloClae Correct Uneven Breasts? 

Small differences in breast volume and contour are extremely common. 

When one breast is slightly smaller than the other, targeted alloClae treatment may help improve symmetry by adding volume specifically to the deficient breast or region. 

More significant asymmetry may require breast augmentation, breast lift, reduction or another surgical procedure. 

Can alloClae Restore Upper-Pole Fullness? 

Loss of upper-breast fullness can occur following pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging or significant weight loss. 

Strategically placed alloClae may restore targeted volume to the upper breast in appropriately selected patients. 

This can be particularly attractive to women who want a subtle improvement but do not necessarily want a breast implant. 

Can alloClae Be Used After Breast Cancer Surgery? 

Patients who have undergone lumpectomy, mastectomy or breast reconstruction may develop localized contour irregularities or asymmetry. 

Selected breast cancer survivors may be candidates for additional contour refinement, but treatment must be individualized based upon previous surgery, reconstruction, radiation therapy, cancer history and the condition of the breast tissues. 

Consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast surgery is particularly important in these cases. 

Is alloClae Breast Treatment Surgery? 

alloClae treatment does not require traditional breast augmentation surgery or liposuction harvesting. 

For appropriate patients, treatment can be performed in the office using local anesthesia with little downtime. 

How Long Does alloClae Last? 

alloClae is designed to provide lasting structural volume. Individual longevity varies according to anatomy, treatment area, lifestyle and other patient-specific factors. 

Who Is a Good Candidate? 

The best candidates are generally patients seeking a relatively targeted improvement rather than a major change in breast size or position. 

A consultation is important because a contour problem that appears to be volume loss may actually be caused by breast ptosis, implant malposition, capsular contracture or another condition requiring a different treatment. 

Why Choose Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco for alloClae Breast Contouring in Atlanta? 

Breast contouring requires more than simply placing volume. 

It requires understanding breast anatomy, breast implants, previous breast surgery, reconstruction and how subtle changes in volume affect the overall shape of the breast. 

As a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast surgery and alloClae treatments, Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco approaches alloClae as a precision breast-contouring tool-identifying the specific anatomical deficiency and determining whether targeted volume restoration or surgery will produce the better result. 

Schedule an alloClae Breast Consultation in Atlanta 

If you are concerned about breast asymmetry, loss of upper-pole fullness, implant rippling or another localized breast contour irregularity, schedule a consultation with DiFrancesco Plastic Surgery in Atlanta to determine whether alloClae or another breast-contouring treatment is appropriate.