The research was presented at the 2009 Plastic Surgery Conference in Seattle. Although earlier procedures have been done to use suctioned fats for the reconstruction of breasts following mastectomy, this has been largely controversial due to safety issues. Doctors are concerned about the estrogen present in fat cells which may potentially trigger the recurrence of breast cancer.

The new surgical approach claims not to find any increased risk. They used a bra-like device called the Brava, which includes a small battery-operated pump, creating suction on the breast. The device is to be worn for 4 weeks prior to the operation and a few weeks more post-surgery, to increase blood flow to the area by generating new blood vessels. Women enrolled in the study were monitored after 3 to 12 months through radiographs to check for dead tissues and cancer following the operation. However, the report did not mention whether these women were healthy or post-mastectomy. The study observed a moderate increase in breast size of the subjects, at an average of 210 ml.

Only 18% of the transferred fats in each patient failed to progress. Prior studies without Brava yielded as high as 30% to 70% of fats that did not convert to bigger breast size. Results from similar studies are still being awaited before the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reconsiders their position on the procedure.

While your hopes are still in a limbo, you might consider diet, exercise and natural ways to diss the unsightly bulges. Research on the best fat burners before taking the surgical route to a slimmer figure. If all else fails, then go to your nearest Belo or Calayan Clinic. If the Brava-utilizing procedure gets the nod of medical pundits, it will be easier to place those curves in the right places. Just be prepared for the risks that come with any surgery.