Dr. Jim Namnoum on the Many ‘Faces’ (and Buttocks, and Breasts…) of Fat Grafting

Dr. Namnoum is always on the cutting edge of technology, and for the world of breast enhancements, that new technology is fat grafting.

While fat grafting to enlarge, correct, or reconstruct the breasts is still in the clinical trial phase, advancements in this new technology could open a lot of doors for breast cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.  Dr. Namnoum is one of few qualified surgeons in the country that has been successfully trialing fat grafting technology in breast augmentation.

In the hands of a qualified physician, fat grafting can enlarge the breasts while maintaining the natural look and feel.  In fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or liposculpture, excess fat cells are liposuctioned from one part of the body, purified and isolated and then placed into another part of the body (in this case, the breasts). Because the fat cells are taken from the same person, there is no risk of the body rejecting or having an allergic reaction to the excess tissue; a possible risk associated with artificial silicone or saline implants.

While the natural look and feel of fat grafting in the breasts is a huge draw, the safety of fat grafting has not been fully determined. While the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recognizes the safety of small amounts of fat grafting to correct uneven breast augmentations, researchers are concerned with the lack of research validating the safety in regard to screening of the breasts for cancerous cells in bigger quantities. Also with fat grafting in breast enhancement surgery, the size of the breasts could fluctuate – getting smaller as some fat cells are naturally absorbed into the body and bigger with fluctuations in weight.

What is certain about fat grafting is that more research needs to be done. Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons like Dr. Jim Namnoum are on the forefront of this exciting technology, and are already successfully utilizing this technique to reconstruct the breasts after cancer and enhance the breasts cosmetically.

Fat grafting is also being used by Dr. Namnoum and surgeons worldwide for other FDA approved uses, including the face. Excess fat cell extracted from the body can be re-injected into the face as a wrinkle remover or into the lip as a lip enhancing agent – a natural alternative to cosmetic, artificial injectables.

You may also have heard of a buttocks enhancement, sometimes referred to as Brazilian Butt Augmentation or Brazilian Butt Lifts. For this procedure, fat grafting is often preferred over buttocks implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks. Click here to view a before and after pictures of one of Dr. Namnoum’s buttocks enhancement patients.

While more uses of this technology are still being explored, the value and potential of fat grafting in the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery is undeniable.

For more information on any of the procedures discussed here, contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation with Dr. Namnoum.

Dr. Namnoum and One of his Breast Reconstruction Patients Features on Fox 5 Atlanta to Discuss Fat Transfer

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. James Namnoum of Atlanta Plastic Surgery was featured last night on Fox 5 Atlanta News. The segment, called “Fabulous Fat”, documented the journey of Trudy Davies, one of Dr. Namnoum’s breast reconstruction patients.

Trudy Davies, a Roswell personal image consultant, was shocked when she was suddenly diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. After rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and the cancer was finally gone, Davies was ready for breast reconstruction. She was frustrated however to discover that many doctors would not take on her case, because of how damaged her chest tissue had become due to radiation treatments.

Then Davies met Dr. Namnoum. Dr Namnoum, also a assistant clinical professor at Emory University School of Medicine,  suggested a pioneer procedure involving fat transfer. The procedure would take liposuctioned fat from Davies thighs and then re-implant them into her chest wall. This, in conjunction with skin stretching therapy, would revitalize the tissue on Davies’ chest, making it healthy and pliable enough for breast reconstruction using implants.

After the surgery, Davies is more than happy with her procedure and says her figure is better than ever before.

While this procedure is still in the testing phases and Dr. Namnoum certainly does not recommend this method for every patient, fat transfer and breast reconstruction technology is showing great promise for the future. For more information about breast reconstruction, fat transfer, or breast enhancement surgery contact Dr. Namnoum for a consultation.

To view Dr. Namnoum on Fox 5 click here: http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/fox-5-special%3A-fabulous-fat-022410

Dr. Namnoum Featured on Fox5 News Atlanta Tonight!

Tune in to Fox 5 Atlanta tonight Wednesday, February 24 @ 10 p.m. to see Atlanta Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Namnoum on the news! Check back on our blog tomorrow for a link to view the news story.

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Brown’s Victory in Massachusetts Could Mean Big Changes for Health Care Reform

Republicans and health care reform opponents alike are celebrating the victory of Scott Brown, the winner in the Massachusetts election to take over the late Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat. Brown, who has already expressed opposition for the healthcare reform bill, will take another vote away from the Democratic majority, making the bill susceptible to filibuster.

With the healthcare reform bill in its final stages, Democrats are worried about the potential of the bill failing altogether and have been working to figure out ways to speed up its passage. There has been discussion of pushing the bill through as is; to put it in the hands of President Obama, a public supporter of the plan. But many supporters of public health care are hesitant to vote for the bill in its current state, and feel work still needs to be done. The process of “reconciliation” has also been tossed around, a tactic that would allow Democrats to modify parts of the healthcare plan with only a majority vote.

If approved, the healthcare reform bill would offer a public healthcare option to the uninsured. The government funded option would compete with private insurance plans, with the goal to ultimately insure every American. While the bill would not affect elective plastic surgery procedures offered at Atlanta Plastic Surgery, it would affect “insurance-covered” procedures such as breast reconstruction and correction of cleft lip/palate.

Since the introduction of government funded healthcare, there has been debate surrounding whether government should or should not have a role in the medical field and controversy surrounding the source of funding for the plan. One such controversy directly dealt with the plastic surgery industry: the proposal of a 10 percent excise tax on cosmetic surgery procedures.  This proposed tax has since been thrown out of the health care reform bill, partially due to opposition from the medical community.

With the fate of the healthcare reform bill currently in limbo, we will continue to keep you abreast of any new information that may affect you and Atlanta Plastic Surgery.

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In order to keep our patients abreast on the latest information available, Dr. Namnoum is starting a blog! Each week, his blog will be updated with interesting health information, the latest news on plastic and reconstructive surgery, insight into current events in the medical world, and information about current specials and events offered by Atlanta Plastic Surgery and AYA Medical Spa.

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