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Medically reviewed by Lorcan BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Advisory Committee for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed July 10th 2024

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Breast Fat Transfer Surgery

Our Breast Fat Transfer Surgery, , is also known as lipomodelling, lipofilling or a natural breast enhancement and is a minimally-invasive procedure that offers a subtle enhancement to the breasts. It is a popular choice for women who are looking to add shape and volume to their chest, whilst removing stubborn pockets of fat elsewhere on the body.

Breast size and fullness can have a huge effect on body confidence. Factors such as weight loss, pregnancy/breastfeeding, or ageing can cause breasts to look emptier or lose their shape, while many others are born with naturally smaller breasts which can leave some feeling insecure.

Whilst  are the most common way to increase the size of breasts, not everybody wants surgery or breast implants. Fat transfer to the breasts can provide a subtle enhancement using their own tissue.

with Fat Transfer involves removing pockets of fat from other areas of your body (such as the legs or abdomen) and transferring the fat into the breast area to increase volume and shape in a subtle, natural-looking way. Stubborn areas of fat around the body can be difficult to get rid of through exercise and diet alone and, for some, a form of body contouring treatment combined with fat transfer can be an effective way to achieve their end goal.

Consultations for Breast Fat Surgery are available in and . Your consultation fee is redeemable on booking your Breast procedure.

Am I Suitable for Breast Fat Transfer Surgery?

Fat Transfer breast is for those wanting to shape their figure while achieving subtle enhancement to the breasts. Fat Transfer is not recommended if you want a significant increase in breast size, don’t have enough fat to transfer, require an uplift, are considering having children within the next year or are solely after breast augmentation, without liposuction.

You will need to have enough fat to transfer for treatment, meaning it is not always suitable for those with low body mass. We advise all patients to be cautious with their expectations. Breast Fat surgery will add shape and definition but will not provide a substantial increase in size.

For patients looking for a slightly bigger size increase, a combined procedure of breast implants and fat transfer known as a could be an ideal option.

Breast Fat Transfer at a glance

Procedure Time

1 – 3 hours

Anaesthetic Type

Local or Anaesthetic

Hospital Stay

Day Case

Support Garment

Surgical Bra – 6 weeks

Washing

1 week

Sleeping

Elevated on back 2 weeks

Driving

1 week

Up & Mobile

1 day

Sexual Activity

4 – 6 weeks

Back to Work

1 week

Excercise

3 – 6 weeks

Travel

6 weeks

Full recovery Time

6 weeks

Final Results

6 – 12 months

What to Expect from Breast Fat Transfer Surgery

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of women placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert breast surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

Your first step on your breast fat transfer surgery journey is to meet with one of our expert fat transfer surgeons who specialise in breast fat transfer procedures.

At your consultation, they will:

You will then be allocated a dedicated patient coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to go ahead with the procedure.

During your journey, you may decide to have a number of consultations with your plastic surgeon and their nursing team before deciding to go ahead with surgery.

In the interests of patient safety, all our are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your breast fat transfer consultation your medical history will be reviewed and the pre-operative nurse will advise on pre-operative tests which are going to be most appropriate for you. Most breast fat transfer pre-operative assessments include a blood test, MRSA swabs, urine test and a blood pressure test.

They will also advise you of any precautions you need to take in the days or weeks leading up to your breast fat transfer procedure and advise on any medication that you should stop taking ahead of your procedure.

Fat Breast Augmentation is performed as a day case procedure in our London Hospital. The surgery is usually performed under anaesthetic and takes around 2-3 hours to perform.

On the day of your procedure, you will arrive at the hospital where our expert medical team will welcome you and start getting you prepped for surgery with a series of pre-operative tests.

Your surgeon will visit you before your procedure is due to take place to let you know what to expect and answer any questions that you may have.

Once ready, you will be taken to the theatre where our anaesthetist will administer your general anaesthetic.

Once ready to begin, your surgeon will

Once the procedure is complete, you will be taken back to your private room to recover. The medical team will perform medical checks on you following your procedure and once your surgeon is satisfied that you are recovering well, you will be discharged to leave with your personalised aftercare plan.

Downtime Breast Fast Transfer is . Most patients are back to work within a week.

Bruising and swelling are likely to be present for at least 1-3 weeks. We recommend that you wait at least 3, but ideally 6 weeks before exercising or taking part in any rigorous physical activity.

You may be recommended to undertake a course of MLD Massage to aid your recovery, which your will advise on during your consultation.

A subtle fullness is restored to the breasts. As implants are not used the final results are soft and natural-looking. Areas of the body that the fat is harvested from are and toned, with greater definition and an improved overall shape.

You will be required to attend a series of follow-up appointments at The Private Clinic with a nurse and then a 6-week check-up appointment with your surgeon. At this stage, you should be back to your everyday activities and your surgeon will be able to advise you on anything that you are unsure of or have questions about.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike breast implants, once the extracted fat is transferred back into the body, it is down to how the body reacts to it which will determine how successful the procedure has been.

Ideally, the results of breast fat transfer are to be permanent but there is also no guarantee of this. The newly transferred fat requires a good blood supply in order to survive.

A certain percentage, usually 30 – 40% of the fat cells will be reabsorbed by the body. This is unavoidable as it is a very normal part of fat transfer procedures.

The fat transferred will behave like fat located in the body. This means that it is susceptible to weight fluctuations and ageing which can cause fat cells to shrink.

Exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for at least 3 weeks following surgery, but highly strenuous exercise should ideally be avoided for 6 weeks. We recommend discussing your exercise regime with your during your consultation so they can advise on which activities to avoid during recovery.

At 6 weeks, your surgeon can then advise on when to return to all exercise based on your recovery.

Avoiding exercise following breast fat transfer helps to prevent the transferred fat from being reabsorbed by the body. It takes time for the fat to integrate into the recipient tissue.

We advise patients to sleep on their back following breast fat transfer. This reduces the risk of excessive pressure being placed on the breasts whilst they are healing.

You will be able to return to sleeping on your side 2 weeks following surgery and we would avoiding sleeping on your front until 6 weeks. If you are feeling concerned or confused about sleeping breast fat transfer, please contact your patient advisor who can put you in touch with either the surgeon or one of our nurses to help advise on the best solution Pricing for Women you.

We recommend that all patients wear a support bra following breast fat transfer at all times (aside from bathing) for at least 6 weeks.

Following this, we may advise to continue wearing the bra at night for another few months following the procedure.

A support bra helps to support the breasts following surgery which always help with the best results.

The results following breast fat are not always immediately visible.

It is important for the patient to understand that results can take months to develop and over time, the body may naturally absorb some of the transplanted fat.

It can take approximately 4 to 6 months for the breasts to remodel and reach the final size and shape and any type of fat transplant procedure requires up to 6 months for results to be visible.

We recommend that patients maintain a healthy lifestyle after the procedure to help with healing and minimise the risk of .

Our team of expert surgeons will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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