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ENBreast augmentation using your own fat, also known as auto-augmentation, involves increasing breast volume with the patient’s own fat taken from areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. In essence, it is two procedures in one—fat is removed from areas where it is unwanted and transferred to areas where greater fullness is desired.
How does the procedure work?
Fat is harvested using liposuction into special containers, where damaged fat cells are separated from healthy, viable ones. The healthy fat cells are then transferred into the breasts using a cannula—meaning that no scars remain after the procedure.
The procedure can be performed under either local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s preference and the doctor’s recommendation, who will assess which option is most suitable for the individual patient.
Who is the procedure suitable for?
Breast augmentation with autologous fat is particularly suitable for women who, for any reason, do not wish to use silicone implants or are concerned about undergoing a more extensive surgical procedure.
This method is also suitable for women who do not want to increase their breast size by several cup sizes but simply wish to achieve a fuller décolletage.
Auto-augmentation cannot increase breast size by two or more cup sizes due to the limited amount of fat that can be used. Typically, around 600 g of fat is harvested, from which approximately 200 g is transferred into each breast. Because not all fat cells survive and integrate, the procedure may need to be repeated after some time to ensure the desired long-term result.
