Yes, it is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, as it uses your own fat without synthetic materials.
Fat grafting to the breast, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a minimally invasive procedure that enhances breast shape and volume using your own body fat. Unlike implants, this technique provides a more natural look and feel, while also contouring the donor areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
At Rao Aesthetics, we specialize in achieving subtle, natural-looking breast enhancement with the added benefit of body contouring.
You may consider fat transfer if you:
• Want a modest increase in breast size (usually ½ to 1 cup size)
• Prefer a natural alternative to breast implants
• Desire correction of breast asymmetry or contour irregularities
• Are undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy or lumpectomy
• Have areas of unwanted fat that can be used for transfer
• Anesthesia: Usually performed under general anesthesia; in selected cases, local anesthesia with sedation may be possible.
• Liposuction: Fat is gently harvested from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
• Purification: The fat is processed and purified to ensure only healthy fat cells are used.
• Fat Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into multiple layers of the breast tissue to achieve smooth, natural results.
The procedure typically takes 2–3 hours depending on the volume of fat transferred.
• Hospital Stay: Usually a day-care procedure; you can go home the same day.
• Swelling & Bruising: Common in both the donor and breast areas for 1–2 weeks.
• Support Garment: Compression garments are worn on liposuction areas for 4–6 weeks.
• Work & Activities: Most patients return to desk jobs within 3–5 days; avoid strenuous activity for 3–4 weeks.
• Fat Survival: About 50–70% of the transferred fat usually survives long-term. Multiple sessions may be required for desired results.
