Breast fat transfer, also called autologous fat transplantation (to the breasts), is a surgical procedure that plumps up a patient’s breasts using their own naturally occurring fat. This treatment is an alternative to breast implants and gives a subtle, half to one cup size increase in breast size (Results vary from patient to patient). Fat transfer to the breast is a safe and natural procedure, and because it uses your own fat cells, you can never have an allergic reaction or foreign body rejection. The Japanese have been successfully using the fat transfer method for over 20 years in various plastic surgery cases, including breast enhancement. Breast fat transfer is a three-stage process. First, anaesthesia will be administered and excess fat will be removed via liposuction from your thighs, hips, flanks, back or tummy. Our doctors use techniques that preserve the quality of fat harvested and minimise the reabsorption rate. Once enough fat has been removed from the donor area, it will be processed to prepare the fat cells for injection. The purified fat is then placed in syringes. In the final phase of the breast fat transfer procedure, your doctor will use a cannula to inject the fat into the breast tissue for a beautiful improvement in size and shape. This fat is massaged and moulded to ensure a smooth and uniform result.

If you’re looking to enhance your breast size and improve your overall body contour, breast augmentation via fat transfer offers various benefits over a traditional augmentation, such as:

• Natural looking results: Breast augmentation via fat transfer offers a more natural-looking breast enhancement of around half to one cup sizes. This is ideal for women looking for a subtle change in their breast size.
• Reshapes the entire body: In addition to enhancing breast size, the process of fat transfer can be performed as an additional contouring tool to slim areas with stubborn fat, such as the thighs, abdomen, and hips.
• Minimally invasive: Both liposuction and fat injection require very small incisions. As such, this procedure results in minimal scarring and is also linked with fewer risks and shorter recovery times.

Breast fat transfer is a suitable option for women looking for a natural enhancement in breast size without the use of implants. You may be an ideal candidate for this procedure if you fit the following criteria:

• You are in good physical and mental health
• You have realistic expectations regarding what breast fat transfer can achieve
• You are a stable, healthy weight
• You are unsuitable for breast implant surgery
• You have firm, elastic skin
• You do not have any blood circulation problems
• You have enough fat stores to harvest and transfer
• You are a non-smoker or are willing to quit before and after surgery

Ultimately, the best way to determine whether you are a candidate for fat transfer to the breasts is to meet with our doctors for a consultation

Your initial consultation is designed to facilitate good communication between you and the Aventus Aesthetic team, which we believe is key to a rewarding surgical experience. Your doctor will do a thorough examination, collect a full medical history, and listen carefully to your concerns and goals. Based on this, your doctor will formulate a detailed treatment plan.

You will spend a considerable amount of time with your doctor and office staff preparing and planning for your fat transfer procedure, including a discussion of pre-operative instructions. Smokers will need to quit at least four weeks prior to surgery, as smoking can delay healing and increase surgical complications, so we recommend not smoking for a further four weeks after surgery. Additionally, your doctor may ask that you avoid certain medications that could lead to excessive bleeding during and after surgery. We suggest preparing for recovery by purchasing some comfortable clothing, filling any required prescriptions, and preparing some healthy meals. You should also arrange for someone to pick you up from the hospital and, if possible, help with tasks at home for the first few days after surgery.

During your breast fat transfer, you will usually spend between two and four hours in the operating theatre, depending on the amount of fat transferred to achieve your desired outcome.

Your breast fat transfer will be performed under local anaesthesia and twilight sedation, so you should not experience any pain during the procedure. Some discomfort and pain are to be expected during recovery, which you can alleviate with medications prescribed by your doctor.

While you will notice an enhancement in the size of your breasts immediately after surgery, this is mainly due to post-operative swelling. As this swelling subsides, you will slowly begin to see your new breast contour. You can expect initial results to appear around six to eight weeks after surgery, with final results visible within six months.

In most cases, a few hundred millilitres of fat will be transferred to the breasts to change the overall silhouette and cup size. The precise amount always depends on what changes the patient hopes to see in the final results of their procedure.

The breasts can be enlarged by half to one cup sizes with this breast surgery. The results are modest but noticeable. In addition to the volume increase, a breast fat transfer procedure can enhance your natural breast shape and improve mild contour irregularities.

If you want a larger increase than one breast fat transfer procedure can achieve, it would be advised to get natural-looking breast silicone implants or have multiple fat transfer sessions to the breast.

All of the fat that survives the transfer process will remain in your breasts permanently. However, weight fluctuations after surgery can interfere with the volume of your breasts. Thus, we recommend that patients follow a healthy diet and exercise routine after their breast fat transfer in order to maintain results in the long term.

Fat Transfer to the Breast prices include all of the following pre surgery and post surgery services;