Breast augmentation has long been one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery in the United States and most first world countries. The reasons vary, but there is no denying it. While popular, the one thing that gives women pause is the material put into their bodies to create their new bigger breasts. Implants have a certain risk element to them, particularly silicone versions. The good news is they may no longer be necessary.

How do you solve the silicone implant problem? Simple, you don't use any implants. Plastic surgeons are trying out a number of new procedures that forgo these staples of breast augmentation. One involves moving fat from other parts of the body and inserting it into the bottom or top of the breasts to create a particular look. The procedure that is really generating interest, however, doesn't involve fat. It involves stem cells.

Stem cells are a somewhat controversial topic as people of certain faiths have objection to the use of them when taken from embryos. This is not a concern when dealing with stem cell breast augmentation. Instead, the surgeon will liposuction a fatty part of your body. Stem cells will then be removed from the fat. The stems cells are purified and then remixed with the fat. That fat is inserted into the breasts in the desired locations.

So, what have we achieved? Well, the stem cells will help the fat survive the move and will encourage the growth of more of it in the area. This means you can gain new firmness at the bottom of the breasts which perks everything up. Alternatively, you can add volume above the nipple to give breasts that have sagged over time a fuller look. The end result is a win-win. You get bigger breast and liposuction to boot!

Implants have long carried a certain level of risk when it comes to breast augmentation. The good news is this new procedure based on stem cells may lead the way to bigger, firm breasts that don't carry huge health risks.