Fat Transfers Overview

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a modern, minimally invasive procedure that allows you to enhance the volume, shape, and softness of your breasts using your body’s own fat. Through liposuction, fat is carefully harvested from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, purified, and then reinjected into the breasts.

This technique offers a completely natural alternative to breast implants, eliminating the need for synthetic materials while simultaneously sculpting your body. It is ideal for patients who seek subtle, harmonious enhancement with a focus on natural look, feel, and balance.

Why Patients Choose Fat Transfer

Fat transfer has become increasingly popular among women seeking a holistic, implant-free solution to breast augmentation. Here’s why:

• Natural Results – Because the procedure uses your own fat, the breasts look and feel soft, supple, and completely natural.
• Dual Benefit – It’s two procedures in one: while enhancing the breasts, liposuction also slims areas like the tummy, flanks, or thighs.
• Minimally Invasive – No large incisions. Only tiny entry points are needed, resulting in minimal scarring and faster recovery.
• Lower Long-Term Risk – Avoids implant-specific complications like rupture, capsular contracture, or the need for future replacement surgeries.
• Body Compatibility – Since the fat comes from your own body, there’s no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.

Performed by Trusted Experts

At WIH International Hospital, your care is in the hands of internationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience in advanced fat grafting techniques. We focus on precision, artistry, and patient-centered outcomes, ensuring both safety and satisfaction.

🕒 How Long Does Fat Transfer Last?

Fat transfer is not only effective—it’s also long-lasting.

After the procedure, about 50–70% of the transferred fat typically survives, integrating into the breast tissue with its own blood supply. This means that the results you see after 3–6 months are permanent—as long as you maintain a stable body weight.

✓ Permanent Volume Gain – Surviving fat cells remain for life.
✓ Repeatable – You may choose a second session later if you wish to enhance volume further.
✓ Long-Term Safety – No need for replacement surgery like with implants.

Fat Transfers Procedure

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a three-phase process performed under general anesthesia. It usually takes around 2 to 3 hours and is often done as an outpatient procedure.

Hospital Stay: One-night stay

Downtime: 3–7 days for most daily activities

Benefits of Fat Transfers Augmentation

What is Hybrid Breast Augmentation?

Hybrid Breast Augmentation—also known as Composite Augmentation—blends the structure of implants with the softness of fat to achieve the most balanced and beautiful results.

When to Consider a Hybrid Approach:

• You want the volume of implants but a more natural contour

• You’re slender or athletic with little natural breast tissue

• You’ve had implants and want to correct rippling, visibility, or asymmetry

• You’re undergoing implant revision, lift, or explant surgery

How It’s Done:

1. A smaller silicone implant is inserted to provide the core volume.

2. Fat is harvested from areas with excess and purified.

3. The fat is injected around the implant to enhance shape, disguise edges, and improve cleavage.

4. This technique softens the overall appearance and improves breast symmetry.

This approach allows for more customized shaping, giving you the firmness and fullness of an implant with the seamless look and feel of natural breast tissue.

Safety and Possible Side Effects

Fat transfer is generally safe with a high patient satisfaction rate. However, like any procedure, it carries some risks:

• Temporary swelling, bruising, or tenderness

• Fat reabsorption (body may absorb a portion of the transferred fat)

• Rarely, small fat lumps or cysts may form

• Slight asymmetry if fat survives unevenly

With experienced surgeons and proper post-care, these risks are minimal. At WIH, we use the most advanced techniques to ensure high fat retention and optimal outcomes.