Breast augmentation with autologous fat
Surgery timeApproximately 2-3 hours
Anesthesia methodssedation anesthesia
Suture removal timeSutures are removed approximately 7 days after surgery.
Postoperative recoveryApproximately 1-3 months
The surgical principle of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is to extract sufficient fat from areas of the body with excess fat, separate the fat through a purification process, and then fill the required areas in an appropriate amount to create a full and plump effect. It is most commonly used for hollow areas of the chest, buttocks, and face (such as cheeks, uterus, tear troughs, etc.).
How to choose between autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation and silicone gel jelly?
Breast augmentation with autologous fat grafting requires no implants, resulting in a natural feel and shape.
Currently, breast augmentation surgery mainly includes the following two types: silicone gel breast augmentation and autologous fat breast augmentation, each with its own suitable groups.
Silicone jelly breast augmentation can increase cup size by more than one size in one procedure. However, for some people who prefer a more natural look, there are still several psychological barriers that are difficult to overcome. These include: the inability to accept the presence of implants, the need for post-operative massage, and the potential risks of capsular contracture or rupture. Therefore, if a patient meets the criteria for autologous fat transfer breast augmentation, it is usually the preferred option.
Advantages of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation
1. Achieve both breast enhancement and body sculpting at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.
2. The shape is natural, unlike the unnatural shapes of implants such as silicone and saline bags.
3. The texture is realistic; your own fat feels soft and elastic, just like real breasts.
4. Autologous fat grafting involves no foreign objects in the body and will not cause rejection or allergies.
Disadvantages of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation
1. Generally speaking, you can only increase your bra size by about 1-1.5 cup sizes at a time.
(The amount of fat that can be injected in a single autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery is assessed based on individual physical conditions. Only by determining the appropriate amount of fat injected and the injection site can the survival rate of the fat be ensured and the possibility of subsequent calcification be reduced.)
2. To increase bra size by several cup sizes, two or more augmentation surgeries are required.
3. The firmness difference between autologous fat and allogeneic implants will vary depending on the individual's skin elasticity and firmness. This can be explained by the doctor during the consultation at the hospital.
Suitable candidates for autologous fat transfer breast augmentation
- For those who wish to simultaneously shape their body and enhance their breasts
- Suitable for those who need to upgrade 1-2 cup sizes
- For those with asymmetrical breasts or a flat upper chest who wish to have fillers applied.
- Postpartum breast atrophy (See more cases – Postpartum breast reconstruction)
- Those who dislike implanting foreign objects (silicone)
- For those who want to improve their breast shape after breast augmentation
The key to successful autologous breast augmentation lies in: fat survival rate.
The survival rate of fat grafts after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation depends on the surgeon's skill and the integrity and health of the patient's purified fat cells. A skilled surgeon can minimize fat loss during extraction and, by applying the fat in layers and evenly during grafting, achieve the best survival rate and results. Therefore, we always emphasize the importance of carefully selecting the surgeon. All surgeries carry some risk, and for procedures related to beauty, the surgeon's expertise and experience significantly impact the final outcome. Being solely attracted by low prices may compromise your safety and beauty. Another crucial factor is the patient's post-operative care, which also significantly affects the surgical result.
Arsty Clinic採用二代威塑Vaser2.2抽脂技術，在移除大體積的脂肪時可保留彈性結締組織，因此術後皮膚緊實光滑、不易鬆垮，能抽取女生天生肥厚的深層皮下脂肪，進行自體脂肪豐頰、豐胸，取出的脂肪細胞存活率相當高。
VASER Liposuction醫師團隊
Arsty Clinic隆乳醫師團隊
Dr. Wang Yanbo, Senior Plastic Surgeon
★隆乳、抽脂、Abdominoplasty體態雕塑、自體脂肪移植手術專家
Specialty:
．五官整形(雙眼皮手術、眼袋手術、下巴整形、眉下切、lip lift、自體脂肪臉雕、Swan Neck Lift…
．胸部整形(自體脂肪隆乳、果凍隆乳、Breast lift、副乳手術、乳頭乳暈美型手術…）
．體態雕塑(VASER Liposuction、大腿環抽、腹部抽脂、腰腹抽脂、Abdominoplasty…)
．產後修復門診(VASER Liposuction、Abdominoplasty、腹直肌縫合、肚臍整形…）
Specialty:
．五官整形(雙眼皮手術、眼袋手術、下巴整形、眉下切、lip lift、自體脂肪臉雕、Swan Neck Lift…
．胸部整形(自體脂肪隆乳、果凍隆乳、Breast lift、副乳手術、乳頭乳暈美型手術…）
．體態雕塑(VASER Liposuction、大腿環抽、腹部抽脂、腰腹抽脂、Abdominoplasty…)
．產後修復門診(VASER Liposuction、Abdominoplasty、腹直肌縫合、肚臍整形…）
Case Study Reviews
Arsty Clinic Advantages
Arsty Clinic自體隆乳手術特色
Step 1: Preoperative thoracotomy to increase breast space
可以將胸部想成一棟房子，脂肪想成家具，房子蓋得越大，家具就可以放得更多，自體脂肪隆乳就是這個概念。為了讓胸部組織有更多空間，術前Arsty Clinic會為受術者安排吸胸療程，讓胸部皮膚較放鬆，皮膚放鬆來延展乳房空間，以利在Fat Graft for Breast Augmentation手術，脂肪注射時有較多空間。
▲Fat Graft for Breast Augmentation術後的立即效果，術後脂肪存活率會依個人條件及保養情況不同因人而異，
You are welcome to visit our clinic in person for a consultation and to learn more complete information. ▲
You are welcome to visit our clinic in person for a consultation and to learn more complete information. ▲
Step 2: VASER 2.2 ultrasonic liposuction to reduce fat destruction rate.
VASER Liposuction利用超音波震盪，可以藉由抽取深淺不同脂肪的方式，達到更好的體雕效果，並利用獨特36000赫茲的超音波，可以將脂肪將乳糜化、溶於水中，最後由引流探針將脂肪抽吸出來、減少脂肪破壞率，相較傳統抽脂，可減少對神經血管及締結組織的傷害，讓脂肪保存更好，增加脂肪存活率。抽取後的脂肪再用離心篩選，確保沒有雜物施打入胸部組織。
Step 3: Custom-made liposuction cannulas of different sizes are used for layered and meticulous fat grafting, resulting in a fuller, more rounded, and more beautiful breast shape.
自體脂肪隆乳的渾圓自然胸型，靠的是醫師的豐富臨床經驗及自身美感要求，注入脂肪時需要謹慎、小心的分量施打，才會有適當的胸型曲線，本院使用最新二代VASER Liposuction機VASER2.2、脂肪純化設備、特殊補脂針、補脂槍等高規格設備，視不同情況打造客製化渾圓美胸。
In addition, to increase the survival rate of fat grafts in breast augmentation, space must be reserved around each fat graft to absorb nutrients. Fat grafting guns can divide 1cc of fat into 60, 180, or even 240 small injections, which is quantitative, meticulous, and stable. This helps to alleviate problems such as uneven fat particle size, uneven distribution, and uneven fat distribution. The attending physician will also make the most appropriate proportion based on years of clinical surgical experience and each person's different breast conditions, injecting the fat into the various layers of the breast structure to make the effect of autologous fat breast augmentation more natural and beautiful.
▍Learn more:Arsty ClinicVASER Liposuction-客製化曲線抽脂
Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation case
Case Sharing: Some people worry that autologous fat grafting for breast augmentation is prone to shrinkage. This is largely related to the doctor's experience. The proportion of fat extracted and the evenness of the injection are greatly influenced by the doctor. I also suggest not deliberately losing weight after the surgery, and increasing your protein intake for the first two weeks. After three months, the results should stabilize. I hope everyone can become beautiful!
I chose Vaser thigh circumferential liposuction and used my own fat for breast augmentation to increase my cup size, improve my breast shape, and solve the problem of my flat upper breasts. After the surgery, my body proportions improved, and I feel more confident wearing clothes! I also recommend this good clinic and doctor to you.
Other cases
[Underdeveloped flat chest]
▲To remedy underdeveloped breasts, a second autologous fat transfer breast augmentation upgrades the cup size from A to D.▲
Postpartum breast sagging
▲After childbirth, breasts often sag like a deflated balloon, and autologous fat grafting is arguably the most natural filler.
It is ideal for replenishing lost breast tissue, naturally shaping and allowing for complete tissue integration.
There's absolutely no need to worry about foreign objects inside the body or surgical scars from silicone implantation. ▲
[Outward Expansion Not Concentrated]
▲Not everyone is born with perfect breasts. Some people have full breasts but they are not well-proportioned or spread outwards.
It's also difficult to achieve the desired full cup size and attractive breast shape when wearing clothes.
This concern can be addressed by adjusting the position and shape of the breasts through autologous fat injection. ▲
Asymmetrical
▲Generally speaking, some asymmetry between the left and right sides of the chest is normal, but if the asymmetry is obvious,
Or, when looking in the mirror, you can see that one breast is noticeably larger or smaller than the other, or one breast is higher or lower than the other.
Breast augmentation surgery can correct asymmetry. ▲
[No flesh on the upper chest]
▲ Women with less flesh on their upper chest have to rely on squeezing to create a fuller bust, a common body type that causes distress for Asian women.
Autologous fat grafting can move excess fat from other parts of the body to an ideal location.
Used to fill in the upper chest, making the bust shape more to your desired level.
It can also sculpt lines in areas where fat tends to accumulate. ▲
[I want to upgrade my bra size because my breasts are too small]
▲I used to be a large A or small B cup, and no matter how many breast enhancement exercises I did, it was always the same. Even when I wore foreign brand bras, the cups often had gaps.
I lacked confidence because my clothes didn't fit well. After thigh circumcision, I used my own fat to fill in my breasts, and now I have a full D-cup.
Find a trustworthy and skilled doctor for the surgery, and with proper post-operative care, the fat survival rate can reach 80%. ▲
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many cup sizes can I increase after autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation?
A: On average, it can increase by 1-1.5 cup sizes, but it depends on individual constitution and the health of fat cells. Some people can increase by two cup sizes due to their constitution.
Q: Is there a problem with fat cells not surviving well after breast augmentation surgery?
A: The key to successful autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation lies in a high fat survival rate. Every step in the procedure involves the fat survival rate, from the medications used before liposuction, the liposuction cannula used, the method of purifying the fat, to the diameter of the cannula used for injection, the location of the fat injection, the injection pressure, the volume injected, etc. Therefore, the most important thing is to find a professional and trustworthy doctor.
Q: Will autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation leave noticeable scars?
A: The incision from autologous fat transfer breast augmentation is only the size of a pinhole, and it becomes less and less noticeable over time, so it almost never leaves a scar.
Q: Can all the extracted fat be injected into the breasts?
A: Because the breast itself can only withstand a limited amount of injection, if too much is injected at once, the tissue pressure will be too great, making it less likely for the fat to survive and increasing the chance of calcification. It is recommended to consult a professional plastic surgeon for evaluation.
Q: Can the excess fat from breast augmentation be reused?
Q: Can excess fat from breast augmentation be reused? A: It's not recommended, as the survival rate of fat decreases over time.
Q: Is it easy for the fat to calcify after autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation?
A: Fat calcification is related to the doctor's skills and experience. Each step needs to be carefully evaluated and performed in order to reduce the risk of damaging fat during the fat removal process, which could lead to fat calcification or breast lumps after breast augmentation.
Q: After autologous fat transfer breast augmentation, will the feel and shape be natural? Is breast massage necessary?
A: Because it uses your own fat, which is your own tissue cells, the feel is real and natural. It is suitable for those who do not want their intimate partner to find out. No massage is required. If you want to upgrade to a larger cup size, you can discuss the need for a second fat graft with your doctor before the first Fat Graft for Breast Augmentation surgery. Arsty Clinic doctors will make a suitable breast augmentation surgery plan based on your individual fat distribution.
Q: If I'm not satisfied with the size after one breast augmentation, can I have a second one?
A: Yes, because with the foundation laid by the first procedure, the second autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is usually more effective.
Q: Can I breastfeed after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery?
A: Breast augmentation with autologous fat transfer does not affect breastfeeding; you can breastfeed normally.
Q: Why is there such a big difference in the price of autologous fat transfer breast augmentation at different clinics?
A: The professionalism of doctors and the standard of equipment vary from clinic to clinic. Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation has a large consumer base in the current market. Any product sold will have different prices in the market. If you choose a surgery based solely on the price of breast augmentation, it is easy to increase the risk of surgical failure. The price difference you save may sometimes be the cost of the surgery performed on yourself. Consumers should carefully select the doctor's qualifications, the clinic's high-end equipment, and the safety before and after the surgery to achieve a pampering autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation, so as to avoid the high-risk direction of secondary liposuction.
Our love is more than just superficial.
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Precautions before and after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation
Precautions
Arsty Clinic採用VASER Liposuction機抽取脂肪，術中搭配醫師與儀器，抽脂術中幫助皮膚組織黏回、減少組織過多出血的特殊技術，再進行自體脂肪補脂豐胸，Arsty Clinic醫師擁有多年美感經驗，市面上各式抽脂及補脂的儀器多有使用經驗，在術中能掌握儀器使用、維持穩定良率，並針對胸型的自然渾圓、飽滿集中的方式來補脂，並全程生理監測儀器監控受術者狀況，大多受術者在術後約1-2小時恢復後即可返家，術後可正常生活，術後Arsty Clinic也會安排您回診，並由護理師協助洗澡換藥。
Preoperative preparation
• Before undergoing autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, have a face-to-face consultation with your doctor to have a complete and thorough discussion and assess the appropriate fat harvesting site and the degree of cup size increase, etc., as well as other surgical details.
• If autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is confirmed, a professional nurse will assist with routine pre-operative blood and other health checks, followed by a thorough examination at a professional laboratory to ensure the patient's health condition is suitable for the procedure.
• Personal portraits will be taken before and after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation to facilitate recording and comparison of the differences before and after the procedure.
• To increase skin elasticity, negative pressure pleural expansion is performed before autologous fat transfer breast augmentation. This expands the space for fat injection during the procedure, increasing the survival rate of the transferred fat.
• If autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is confirmed, a professional nurse will assist with routine pre-operative blood and other health checks, followed by a thorough examination at a professional laboratory to ensure the patient's health condition is suitable for the procedure.
• Personal portraits will be taken before and after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation to facilitate recording and comparison of the differences before and after the procedure.
• To increase skin elasticity, negative pressure pleural expansion is performed before autologous fat transfer breast augmentation. This expands the space for fat injection during the procedure, increasing the survival rate of the transferred fat.
Postoperative recovery
Breast augmentation care instructions
• Keep the breast augmentation wound dry for one week after the surgery. Schedule a follow-up appointment one week after the sutures are removed.
• During the first week after breast augmentation surgery, you may experience swelling and bruising in your breasts, which should subside within about two weeks. If you experience any abnormal pain, persistent redness and swelling, or abnormal discharge from the wound, please return to your doctor for examination as soon as possible.
• For the first two weeks after breast augmentation surgery, apply cosmetic adhesive to the wound. You can shower after the surgery, but remember to pat the wound dry after showering to keep it dry.
• Do not wear bras with push-up or support functions, or those with padding and underwires, for one month after breast augmentation surgery. You can switch to soft underwire bras in the third month to maintain your breast shape.
• Do not massage your breasts after breast augmentation surgery. Do not soak in hot springs, go to spas or SPAs within two months after surgery. Avoid strenuous exercise or any exercise that pulls on your chest.
• Post-operative follow-up is required after breast augmentation. Please return for your scheduled appointment. If necessary, your doctor may require you to undergo further high-resolution imaging examinations, such as MRI, at your own expense.
• If you wish to increase your breast size after breast augmentation, you can have a second surgery 3 months later, subject to your doctor's evaluation and approval.
• It is recommended to have regular follow-up visits one day, two days, one week, one month, three months, and six months after breast augmentation surgery.
• During the first week after breast augmentation surgery, you may experience swelling and bruising in your breasts, which should subside within about two weeks. If you experience any abnormal pain, persistent redness and swelling, or abnormal discharge from the wound, please return to your doctor for examination as soon as possible.
• For the first two weeks after breast augmentation surgery, apply cosmetic adhesive to the wound. You can shower after the surgery, but remember to pat the wound dry after showering to keep it dry.
• Do not wear bras with push-up or support functions, or those with padding and underwires, for one month after breast augmentation surgery. You can switch to soft underwire bras in the third month to maintain your breast shape.
• Do not massage your breasts after breast augmentation surgery. Do not soak in hot springs, go to spas or SPAs within two months after surgery. Avoid strenuous exercise or any exercise that pulls on your chest.
• Post-operative follow-up is required after breast augmentation. Please return for your scheduled appointment. If necessary, your doctor may require you to undergo further high-resolution imaging examinations, such as MRI, at your own expense.
• If you wish to increase your breast size after breast augmentation, you can have a second surgery 3 months later, subject to your doctor's evaluation and approval.
• It is recommended to have regular follow-up visits one day, two days, one week, one month, three months, and six months after breast augmentation surgery.
Precautions for liposuction sites
• After liposuction, the wound will be covered with gauze. In the first two days, there will be a lot of oozing fluid from the liposuction area. When the gauze becomes wet, it must be replaced with clean gauze.
• Bruising and swelling may occur in the liposuction area after the procedure, and compression garments must be worn.
• After liposuction, you can elevate your legs to a 45-degree angle or place a pillow under your feet before going to bed to reduce swelling.
• Swelling and numbness in the treated area are normal after liposuction and will gradually subside in about three months.
• After liposuction, the liposuction site can be sculpted by the compression of a compression garment. However, insufficient compression garment use may delay the healing of the surgical site and the achievement of optimal results. It may also lead to the formation of subcutaneous lumps. If subcutaneous lumps form, the body may need one to three months to absorb them. During this time, massage can be used to help with absorption.
• Bruising and swelling may occur in the liposuction area after the procedure, and compression garments must be worn.
• After liposuction, you can elevate your legs to a 45-degree angle or place a pillow under your feet before going to bed to reduce swelling.
• Swelling and numbness in the treated area are normal after liposuction and will gradually subside in about three months.
• After liposuction, the liposuction site can be sculpted by the compression of a compression garment. However, insufficient compression garment use may delay the healing of the surgical site and the achievement of optimal results. It may also lead to the formation of subcutaneous lumps. If subcutaneous lumps form, the body may need one to three months to absorb them. During this time, massage can be used to help with absorption.
Dietary precautions
• Prophylactic antibiotics will be given after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery. Please take them as prescribed.
• Avoid spicy or irritating foods and staying up late. Do not smoke for three months, as smoking can impair blood circulation and thus affect the survival rate of autologous fat grafts.
• Please maintain a normal diet for the first three months after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery. Do not diet to lose weight, as this may affect the survival rate of the fat cells.
• Avoid spicy or irritating foods and staying up late. Do not smoke for three months, as smoking can impair blood circulation and thus affect the survival rate of autologous fat grafts.
• Please maintain a normal diet for the first three months after autologous fat transfer breast augmentation surgery. Do not diet to lose weight, as this may affect the survival rate of the fat cells.
Side effects and risks of autologous fat transfer breast augmentation
Generally, any surgery carries risks. Detailed pre-operative consultation with a professional physician can reduce these risks. Potential complications after autologous fat transfer surgery include fat calcification, breast wound infection, and uneven breast surface. Medication and surgical treatment are not absolute sciences, and in rare cases, a single surgery may not achieve the best results. Even though we expect good outcomes and risks and complications are not common, it is essential to consult with a physician in person before surgery to understand the surgical procedure, steps, precautions, and risks of infection (fat fibrosis, hematoma, necrosis, infection). Even though post-operative infection is uncommon, scar improvement requires observation, and scar treatment should only be performed after complete recovery.
The shape or appearance of the area where fat is removed or implanted can also change naturally due to age, weight loss or gain, natural aging, weight changes, physical illnesses, mental illnesses, or other environmental factors unrelated to fat transfer surgery.
To achieve the best medical results and reduce medical risks, patients should provide their past medical information for the doctor's reference before surgery, such as chronic diseases, keloids, thalassemia, abnormal blood clotting mechanisms, and severe keloid scarring. In addition, women should confirm whether they are pregnant before surgery, as it is not recommended to undergo any plastic surgery or anesthesia during pregnancy.
Finding a trustworthy and professional plastic surgery clinic and doctor is very important. Doctors with rich clinical experience can make quick and correct judgments in case of emergencies during surgery; and the clinic's high-end and advanced equipment can make the surgical process smoother and safer.
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* If you have cardiovascular disease, coagulation disorders, respiratory diseases, liver or kidney dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, psychosomatic medical history, infectious diseases, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform us before the procedure so that we can fully understand your health condition and assess the suitability and safety of the treatment.
*The images and text are shared with the consent of the individuals involved. The pre- and post-operative photos are for educational purposes only. All rights reserved. Reproduction is prohibited. Results vary depending on individual constitution and should be based on a doctor's diagnosis.