Breast Fat Grafting

“What Is Breast Fat Grafting?”

Breast fat grafting is a surgical procedure designed to create a smooth, natural body contour. It involves harvesting excess fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, purifying it, and carefully injecting it into the breasts.

This technique uses the patient’s own tissue (autologous fat transfer) rather than implants, which helps minimize potential side effects while achieving natural-looking results. At VIP Plastic Surgery, our experienced surgeons utilize advanced lipo-harvesting and multi-directional injection techniques to ensure precise, long-lasting outcomes.

Operation Information

Surgery Time: ~2 Hours
Anesthesia Type : IV sedation or General Anesthesia
Hospitalization: None
Stitch Removal: 2 Days
Recovery Time: 1-2 Weeks

Q & A

Q. I’m considering breast fat grafting using my own fat to achieve a natural increase in breast size. However, I’m concerned that the results may not last as long as implants. How long do the results typically last?

A. After fat grafting, a portion of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed by the body, typically up to 30–50% within the first few months. The remaining fat that successfully survives can provide long-lasting results.

The longevity of the results varies depending on several factors, including the patient’s individual characteristics, weight stability, and the surgeon’s technique. Patients who experience significant weight fluctuations may notice changes in volume over time.

Advanced techniques—such as precise fat purification and multi-layered injection—play a critical role in improving fat survival and achieving stable, natural-looking outcomes. Therefore, surgical experience and expertise are key factors in the success of breast fat grafting.

Breast Fat Grafting Surgery Method

STEP 01 Harvest live fat tissues from the stomach, hip, and thighs using a fine cannula. Harvesting should be carefully conducted to minimize the damage in tissues.

STEP 02 Filter and extract only the healthy fat tissues using a lipo-collector machine.

STEP 03 Using a fine texture cannula, inject the filtered live fat tissues into each precise layer of the dermis in multiple directions.

STEP 03 Voluminous breasts are created using autologous fat tissues from the own body.

Before & After

* Side effects such as inflammation after the surgery may vary for each individual and may require appropriate treatments. Please check the guidelines with the doctor.

Ideal Candidates for Breast Fat Grafting

01 People who are interested in breast surgery but do not want to insert foreign implants into the body

02 People who desire to fix asymmetric breast size or sagging breasts

03 People who want to lose fat in their thighs or stomach and have volume in their breasts

Breast Fat Grafting Surgery Point

01 Does not use a foreign implant (silicone bag), maximizing the natural result

02 Creates a natural breast shape

03 Gives a soft touch and texture

04 Creates a precise breast size by injecting fat tissues instead of inserting foreign implants

05 Minimizes the scarring

06 Allows a fast recovery

07 1 Surgery 2 Results – Removes excess fat tissue from the stomach and thigh and creates a voluminous breast

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