Lipofilling (or autologous fat grafting) uses the patient’s own fat, harvested through liposuction from a donor area (abdomen, hips, thighs), which is then purified and reinjected into the breasts. It adds extra volume in a natural way, without the need for a breast implant.
What Is Breast Lipofilling?
Who Is It For?
Breast lipofilling is suited to two groups of patients: those undergoing breast reconstruction after breast cancer, for whom it refines the result or adds to the volume achieved with an implant (see Breast Reconstruction), and those wanting a slight increase in size or a shape correction in a purely aesthetic context, without an implant.
How the Procedure Works
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Liposuction of the donor area.
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Preparation and purification of the harvested fat.
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Careful reinjection of the fat into the breast in small amounts, at different levels, to achieve an even, natural result.
What You Should Know
Lipofilling provides a moderate increase in volume, generally less than what's achieved with a breast implant. Some of the injected fat may be reabsorbed in the months following the procedure, which is why a second session is sometimes needed. It has the added benefit of also refining the donor area.
Recovery and Follow-Up
Recovery is generally straightforward, with mild swelling and bruising in the treated areas (breast and donor site), which gradually fade. Follow-up is provided to assess the stabilization of the result, usually achieved after a few months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily: lipofilling provides a more moderate, natural-looking volume, while an implant allows for a larger increase; the choice depends on the desired outcome, assessed during consultation.
Some of it may be reabsorbed in the first few months; the final result is generally assessed after 3 to 6 months, and a touch-up may be offered if needed.
Yes, it can be performed in a purely aesthetic context, independent of any reconstruction.
Yes, a sufficient amount of fat in the donor area is required; this is assessed during the consultation.