Breast Augmentation With Autologous Fat
More fullness and harmonious shape – completely without implants. Body-own fat naturally shapes the breast, soft and permanent.
Overview of the treatment
The most important facts
Operation Duration: approx. 60–150 min.
Anesthesia: Twilight sleep or general anesthesia
Compression garments: 4–6 weeks during the day & night (only at the extraction site)
Sport: light after 2 weeks, full load after 4–6 weeks.
Suitable if...
If you desire natural fullness and a softer feel – without implants.
After pregnancy/weight loss, volume (especially in the upper pole) should return.
Light to moderate shape corrections or asymmetries should be balanced.
Sufficient reserves of your own fat (from the abdomen, hips, thighs) are available.
You are nicotine-free/stable in weight and have realistic expectations (often 1–2 sessions).
Result & Durability
Form & Feel: very natural, soft touch, improved contours.
Volume development: A portion of the fat decreases in the first few weeks; the gained proportion (typ. 60–80 %) persists long-term.
Weight influence: More significant weight gain/loss also changes breast volume – stable lifestyle = stable results.
Fine correction: If more volume is desired, a second session can take place after 3–6 months.
Process – 4 Steps
Consultation
We discuss wishes, concerns, and volume goals, examine breast shape, skin quality, and donor areas (e.g., abdomen/flanks/thighs), document the initial findings, and establish realistic steps – including an option for 1–2 sessions.
Preparation
Exact markings while standing, surgical briefing, organization of the compression garment for the donor sites, advice on medication/nicotine, sleeping position, and behavior in the first few days.
Treatment/Surgery
Gentle fat removal, careful processing and micro-injections in multiple layers into the breast – for soft transitions and good healing conditions. Usually outpatient; final bandaging, garment for the donor areas.
Initial Aftercare
Targeted cooling/rest, compression garment for 4–6 weeks (donor sites), avoid pressure on the breast, lymphatic drainage as needed. Fixed follow-up appointments (e.g., after 1 week and 6–8 weeks); activity will be gradually increased.
The method
Extraction & Preparation
Natural fat is gently harvested and processed from suitable donor areas (e.g., abdomen, flanks, thighs) so that pure, easily injectable fat is available. The extraction is planned to be tissue-friendly and simultaneously enhances the contours of the donor zones.
Building (Micro-Fat Injections)
The processed fat is injected into the breast in fine channels and multiple layers. This micro-technique promotes an even shape, soft transitions, and good healing conditions. The goal is a natural look-and-feel without an implant – proportional to your figure.
Volume Strategy & Combinations
The achievable volume increase is moderate; for larger desires, we plan the filling possibly in 1–2 sessions. Depending on the initial findings, a tightening (in the case of significant ptosis) or a fine contour combination (e.g., liposuction to the side/underarm) may be advisable. We discuss realistic goals, the durability of the grafted portion, and the timeline transparently.
Possible risks
Like any surgical procedure, fat transfer breast augmentation can trigger short-term reactions. Swelling, bruising, feelings of tension or pressure at the donor and insertion sites are common in the first few days and usually subside gradually within one to two weeks. We will closely monitor you, discuss cooling, rest, and pain management, and check the healing process during scheduled follow-up appointments.
Specifically, a portion of the injected fat may be absorbed during the healing phase (typically 20–40%). The remaining growing fat behaves like your other tissue. Rarely, small oil cysts or calcifications may develop; these can be identified and assessed radiologically and generally do not affect future breast diagnostics. If necessary, after 3–6 months, a fine or volume correction can be performed.
General surgical and anesthesia risks (e.g., infection, bleeding, wound healing issues, thrombosis/embolism, temporary changes in sensation) exist – we minimize these through sterile surgical techniques, atraumatic fat preparation, perioperative prophylaxis, and care by an experienced, ISO-certified team. Important for your safety are also refraining from smoking, good blood sugar and blood pressure control, as well as consistently wearing the compression garment and avoiding pressure on the breasts during the early healing phase.
A significant advantage of the method: There is no implant-specific risk such as capsuled fibrosis or implant replacement. However, if you experience unusual pain, unilateral redness, fever, or sudden asymmetry, please contact us immediately. We are available 24/7 and will discuss all individual risks and precautions thoroughly during the personal consultation.
