Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer to the breast is now a well-established technique, not something most board-certified plastic surgeons avoid. The process starts with gentle, low-pressure liposuction, usually from the abdomen or thighs, to keep the fat cells viable. That fat is processed to separate it from fluid and debris, then re-injected into the breast in small amounts through multiple passes and directions. This threading technique matters: spreading fat in thin ribbons rather than large deposits gives each parcel of cells better contact with a blood supply, which is what determines whether it survives long-term.

Volume gained per session is modest, often a partial cup size, so more than one round may be needed for significant augmentation. Fat necrosis can occur and shows up as calcifications on mammography, which a radiologist experienced in post-surgical breast imaging can usually distinguish from cancer. Skip "stem cell enriched" fat marketing claims; find a board-certified plastic surgeon with specific fat grafting experience.